Political Parties

Which party assumes the role of  watchdog?

• The party in power
• the party out of power

Which did the Federalists believe was the best way to protect individual rights?

• have a strong national government
• have strong state governments
• constitutional amendments

How a political party feels on certain issues is stated in their...

• radio addresses
• mailings
• pamphlets
• platforms

One of the major influences of a third party is its ability to...

• introduce new ideas or press for a particular issue
• define itself in a way that wins majority support by appealing to the political center
• reflect both liberal and conservative views
• organize to win elections

In order to win an election, a major party is most likely to...

• propose cuts to popular programs
• appeal to the political center
• divide campaign funds between candidates equally
• orgnaize leaders of special interest groups

What is the form of government where the citizens rule?

• dictatorship
• rule of law
• Democracy
• Monarchy

Would favor making regulations to protect the environment

• Democrat
• Republican

Would favor taking surplus money to fix social security

• Democrat
• Republican

Would favor build up of the military

• Democrats

• Republicans

A political party is a group of _______________________________________________.

• who share the similar beliefs about government.
• who share the similar beliefs about the president.
• who share the similar beliefs about congress.
• who share the similar beliefs about the judicial branch