Political Parties/Election Process Test

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A political party is a group of ____________________ who ________________ the same views about ________________________.

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people, share, politics

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True or False: Political parties are defined by the U.S. Constitution: ________________________

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False

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We describe America as having a ____________ system because two political parties have dominated throughout its history.

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two-party

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Since 1860 the ______________________ party and the ______________________ party have dominated American politics.

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Republican, Democratic

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What do political parties do: Organize elections, Formulate policies, Represent citizens, All of the above

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All of the above

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Which of the following is a core belief of the Republican Party? Limited government intervention, Increased taxation, Socialism, Open borders

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Limited government intervention

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Republicans believe that if you lower taxes, the people will

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spend more money

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Which of these would be part of the Democratic core beliefs? a. Social equality and justice, b. Limited government intervention, c. Strong national defense, d. Free market capitalism

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Social equality and justice

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Which of these things do the Democrats try to provide for the people?
Options:
Universal healthcare,
Tax cuts for the wealthy,
Increased military spending,
Fewer regulations for businesses

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Universal healthcare

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What do “Third Parties” try to do?

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Influence the outcome of elections