What are the names of the two major political parties in the United States today?
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?
Which spending increase would the Democratic Party likely support?
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?
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?
Which of the following most closely resembles a Republican viewpoint?
How do modern Democrats and Republicans view taxation?
The Democrats tend to be more conservative while the Republicans are more liberal.
The Republicans are represented by the donkey symbol and the Democrats by the elephant symbol.
On the political spectrum, the Republicans are considered “Right Wing” while the Democrats are “Left Leaning”
All of the following are purposes of political parties, EXCEPT:
The U.S. Constitution outlines the purpose and responsibilities of political parties.
What was our first president's opinion of political parties?
Third party that believes in Democratic government, but believes that the government should provide free healthcare and college tuition.
Political party that believes government should control the entire economy, there should be no private ownership and goods and profits should be shared equally.
No party affiliation; vote based on issues/ideas, not along party lines
Political party that believes that the federal government should take a more active role in people's lives, particularly those who are in need
Group of people who share the same views about the way power and government should be used in the country or society
What is a two party system?
System or organization for exercising authority over a body of people