Electing Leaders and the Political System

Which of these is a purpose of political parties? 

• write the party platform
• support an unpopular idea
• communicate with citizens

What is the Republican opinion on abortion?  

• pro life 
• pro choice
• pro I don't care

The _______________ election allows voters to choose the candidate from each party who will run for
office in the later ______________ election.

• Primary, General
• Caucus, Open
• Primary, Closed 
• Closed, Runoff

A voter generally joins a political party in order to

• be able to vote in general elections
• get cool bumper stickers
• be appointed to lead the elections
• support a party's ideas or candidates 

A PAC can best be described as a:

• Political Action Congress
• Partisian Action Committee
• Political Alibi Commission
• Political Action Committee

Those who find their political views between liberals and conservatives are called

• Radicals.
• Reactionaries.
• Independents.
• Moderates.

A conservative would most likely side with...

• Libertarians
• Constitutionalists
• Republicans
• Democrats

Democrats commonly believe which of the following?

• Taxes should be lowered for everyone.
• Most taxes should be paid for by the middle class.
• The upper class should be taxed more to help the common good.
• Taxing businesses hurts the U.S. economy.

What do all of the following have in common: Green Party, Libertarian Party, Constitution Party?

• They are supported by Republicans.
• They are supported by Democrats.
• They are third / minor parties.
• They are insignificant parties.

Which of the following would most likely be supported by Republicans?

• America's military should be as strong as possible.
• High taxes help people and the economy.
• All people in the U.S. should have access to universal health care.
• Marriage equality should be given to all people.