Political Party Platforms

Political Party Platforms

9th - 12th Grade

13 Qs

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Political Party Platforms

Political Party Platforms

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is one of the main purposes of political parties?

To cast electoral votes
To set the age for voting
To administer literacy tests
To nominate candidates for office

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

20 sec • 1 pt

An organized group of people who share similar political views and work to influence government

platform
third party
political party
candidate

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

20 sec • 1 pt

What are the two major parties in America?

Democrats and Libertarians
United Mr. Blue's of America and The G-113 Party
Democrats and Republicans
Libertarians and Republicans

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

20 sec • 1 pt

What is a party platform?

Broad, general statements on what the party believes
Where a candidate stands to give a speech
A political party's website.
A cool picture.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

20 sec • 1 pt

Based on the text below, what is a main difference between liberals and conservatives?
"Government is the problem" Republican Ronald Reagan
"We need a long and robust system of laws to make the country safe." - Democrat Barack Obama

Liberals believe in a strong central government and conservatives believe in limited government
Liberals believe in a weak central government and conservatives believe in  a strong government
Liberals believe guns should be widely available and conservatives believe gun rights should be limited.
Liberals believe in the right to life and conservatives believe in a woman's right to have an abortion

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

With which of the following statements would a liberal Democrat  MOST likely agree?

It is unnecessary for the government to provide help to those in need
Businesses and communities should be able to make their own choices
Strong government action is necessary to help people receive equal treatment
Government's job is to protect the freedoms of individuals and states

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What conclusion can be drawn from the following quote from George Washington?
"Beware of political factions that may cause divisions and bitter disagreements, leading one powerful group to control America's government."

A founding father felt that political parties would destroy America's democracy
Washington was warning against enemies that might attack America with terror
Political parties should be a part of the Constitution so nothing can divide the nation
A founding father felt that America's government was going to fairl.

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