Political Party Platforms

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

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

• platform
• third party
• political party
• candidate

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

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.

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

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

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.

Pro-choice, immigration reform, higher taxes, and marriage equality all all things that a _ would support.

• Libertarian
• Democrat
• Conservative
• Republican

What propagandaTECHNIQUE is being used

• testimonial
• plain folks
• band wagon
  
  
• emotional appeal

 What propagandaTECHNIQUE is being used?

• bandwagon
• testimonial
• part of the group
• following