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- 1. Multiple Choice
What are the names of the two major political parties in the United States today?
Green and Libertarian
Socialist and Communist
Democrats and Repubilcans
Libertarians and Constitutionalists
- 2. Multiple Choice
The statement below is from a political party platform.
We, the workers and our allies, need to take power from the hands of the wealthy few, their corporations, and their political operatives.
Which political party’s position is represented in the statement?
Communist
Democratic
Republican
Socialist
- 3. Multiple Choice
Which spending increase would the Democratic Party likely support?
homeland security
space exploration
education
military
- 4. Multiple Choice
The conversation below is part of a political discussion.
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Lou: I am going to vote for the candidate who will support cutting government spending.
Bob: Yes, we spend too much on some programs.
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Which party’s candidates are these voters most likely to support?
Democratic
Green
Republican
Socialist
- 5. Multiple Choice
Between the years 2007 and 2013, the number of Democratic governors decreased and the number of Republican governors increased. What statement below is correct based on that information?
More Republican issue positions have shaped federal policy.
More Democratic issue positions have shaped federal policy.
The number of Democrats nominated for governor increased.
The number of Republicans nominated for governor increased.
- 6. Multiple Choice
Which of the following most closely resembles a Republican viewpoint?
Government should be less involved in social programs.
A.Government should be quite involved in everyday lives of Americans.
A.Government involvement in the economy is the best way to keep the economy thriving.
A.Government should regulate business to ensure the best chance of success for that business.
- 7. Multiple Choice
How do modern Democrats and Republicans view taxation?
Republicans tend to favor tax increases, while Democrats tend to favor keeping tax rates the same.
Republicans tend to favor tax increases to support new social programs more than Democrats
Democrats tend to favor tax decreases, while Republicans tend to favor keeping tax rates the same.
Democrats tend to favor tax increases to support new social programs more than Republicans.
- 8. Multiple Choice
The Democrats tend to be more conservative while the Republicans are more liberal.
True
False
- 9. Multiple Choice
The Republicans are represented by the donkey symbol and the Democrats by the elephant symbol.
True
False
- 10. Multiple Choice
On the political spectrum, the Republicans are considered “Right Wing” while the Democrats are “Left Leaning”
True
False
- 11. Multiple Choice
All of the following are purposes of political parties, EXCEPT:
Inform and educate citizens
Write party platforms
Participate in the President’s cabinet
Nominate candidates
- 12. Multiple Choice
The U.S. Constitution outlines the purpose and responsibilities of political parties.
True
False
- 13. Multiple Choice
What was our first president's opinion of political parties?
He felt they were needed to keep our country strong.
He believed that individual states could make their own determination whether to have political parties.
He warned our country against political parties.
Who was our first President?
- 14. Multiple Choice
Third party that believes in Democratic government, but believes that the government should provide free healthcare and college tuition.
Communist
Green
Socialist
Libertarian
- 15. Multiple Choice
Political party that believes government should control the entire economy, there should be no private ownership and goods and profits should be shared equally.
Socialst
Green
Constitutionalist
Communist
- 16. Multiple Choice
No party affiliation; vote based on issues/ideas, not along party lines
Democrats
Independent (NPA)
Republican
Green
- 17. Multiple Choice
Political party that believes that the federal government should take a more active role in people's lives, particularly those who are in need
Republicans
Democrats
Constitutionalists
Libertarians
- 18. Multiple Choice
Group of people who share the same views about the way power and government should be used in the country or society
Government
Society
Political Party
Communists
- 19. Multiple Choice
What is a two party system?
Two events are scheduled at the same time
This refers to Communism and Socialism
Refers to having third parties and dominant parties
Political system consisting of two major parties, Democrats and Republicans
- 20. Multiple Choice
System or organization for exercising authority over a body of people
Society
Government
Political parties
Dictatorship
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