GOVERNMENT POLICIES AND POLITICAL PROCESS

What are the two major political parties in the U.S. two party system?

• Federalist & Anti-Federalist

• Republicans & Democrats

• Communit & Socialist

• Third Parties & Independents

Which political party favors more government involvement, regulation, and spending?

• Republicans

• Democrats

• Federalist

• Libertarians

Which political party favors less government regulation, less taxes for everyone, and less gov't involvement/ programs?

• Democrats

• Independents

• Republicans

• Socialist

Which amendment protects the media 's right to inform the public?

• freedom of religion (1st)

• freedom of the press (1st)

• 14th amendment

• 4th amendment

Which of the following is a major role the media plays in influencing the government/ public opinion?

• propaganda

• bias editorials

• watchdog role

• publishing opinion columns

Which political party tends to believe in strong business?

• Democrats

• Communists

• Liberals

• Republicans

Which political party tends to support the environment through federal spending and regulations?

• Democrats

• Conservatives

• Republicans

• Socialist

Which issue do republicans and democrats disagree on most?

• campaigning for election

• using propaganda

• role of the media

• role the government should play in people's lives

How is the president elected?

• popular vote

• electoral college

• winner of the primaries

• elected by senate

What do special interest groups influence?

• only democrat candidates

• only republicans

• public policy/ opinion