15 questions
What are the names of the two major political parties in the United States today?
Democratic and Republican
Democratic and Libertarian
Socialist and Republican
Socialist and Libertarian
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?
Democrat
Republican
What is the primary goal of political parties?
to encourage conservative values
to get their candidates elected
to promote liberal values
to help the poor
The "donkey" and the "elephant" represent which of these?
American qualities of stubbornness and memory
animals that became extinct during colonization
the two major political parties in the United States
the original choices for the symbol of the United States
Which term BEST describes the American political party system?
multi-party
one-party
third-party
two-party
A politician who is "liberal" would MOST LIKELY support
less government spending
reducing welfare programs
expanding healthcare programs
One who is in favor of greater taxation on the wealthy would most likely be called a
conservative
liberal
republican
right-leaning
The Libertarian party advocates for
as little government involvement as possible
government funded programs
environmental protections
government control of businesses and the economy
Communism advocates for
as little government involvement as possible
government funded programs
environmental protections
government control of businesses and the economy
Which major political party supports lowering taxes?
Democrat
Republican
Green
Communist
This party favors little government interference in the economy
Libertarians
Republicans
Socialist
Democrats
This party favors more business regulation
Libertarians
Democrats
Republicans
Communists
This party favors less government programs to help those in need
Democrats
Republicans
Libertarians
Communist
This party favors maximum freedom and minimum government
Libertarians
Democrats
Republicans
Socialist
This party supports public ownership of big business
Libertarians
Republicans
Democrats
Socialists