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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 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
- 3. 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.
- 4. Multiple Choice
The Democrats tend to be more conservative while the Republicans are more liberal.
True
False
- 5. Multiple Choice
The Republicans are represented by the donkey symbol and the Democrats by the elephant symbol.
True
False
- 6. Multiple Choice
On the political spectrum, the Republicans are considered “Right Wing” while the Democrats are “Left Leaning”
True
False
- 7. 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
- 8. Multiple Choice
The U.S. Constitution outlines the purpose and responsibilities of political parties.
True
False
- 9. 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
- 10. 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
- 11. Multiple Choice
No party affiliation; vote based on issues/ideas, not along party lines
Democrats
Independent
Republican
Green
- 12. 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
- 13. 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
- 14. 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
- 15. Multiple Choice
In order to win elections, political parties appeal to ___, because every vote is important.
Liberals only
Conservatives only
The president and future vice president
The political center
- 16. Multiple Choice
Political Parties do all of the following except:
Nominate candidates
Raise money for campaigns
Monitor office holders
Count the electoral vote
- 17. Multiple Choice
Political parties use mail propaganda, television ads, and phone calls during elections as a way of
Recruiting candidates
Monitoring actions of office holders
Educating voters on issues
Voting
- 18. Multiple Choice
All of the following are factors in predicting which citizens will vote except
Education
Gender
Age
Income
- 19. Multiple Choice
Which of the following is NOT a major function of political parties? CE.5a
nominating candidates
educating voters on issues
working the polls on Election Day
campaigning for candidates to help win election
- 20. Multiple Choice
The American political process is seen as a ____________ system.
bicameral-party
two-party
three-party
birthday party
- 21. Multiple Choice
Third parties usually win most elections.
True
False
- 22. Multiple Choice
Which functiion of political parties does the following statement refer to?
"Hiring people to go door to door to hand out flyers."
Recruiting and nominating candidates
Educating the electorate (voters) about campaign issues
Helping candidates win elections
Monitoring actions of officeholders
- 23. Multiple Choice
Which functiion of political parties does the following statement refer to?
"The Republican Party chooses Joihn McCain to represent their party in the 2004 election."
Recruiting and nominating candidates
Educating the electorate (voters) about campaign issues
Helping candidates win elections
Monitoring actions of officeholders
- 24. Multiple Choice
Which functiion of political parties does the following statement refer to?
"Members of a smaller party go to meetings of the larger parties and inspect their records."
Recruiting and nominating candidates
Educating the electorate (voters) about campaign issues
Helping candidates win elections
Monitoring actions of officeholders
- 25. Multiple Choice
Which functiion of political parties does the following statement refer to?
"The governor makes a speech about how transportation money is being spent."
Recruiting and nominating candidates
Educating the electorate (voters) about campaign issues
Helping candidates win elections
Monitoring actions of officeholders
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