2.8 Political Parties

What does the Constitution say about political parties?

• The Constitution does not mention political parties.

• Parties need to be regulated at the state level.

• Parties will lead to conflicts.

• The federal government needs to approve any third parties.

Which statement reflects Republican views on the role of government?

• Republicans favor less government, lower taxes, and greater personal freedom.

• Republicans favor more affordable health care through increased taxes.

• Republicans support higher taxes on the wealthy to create more support for the lower class.

• Republicans believe that the government should create more laws to limit and restrict business operations

The way that a third-party candidate usually gets on a ballot is by :

• getting enough voters to sign a petition.

• getting enough voters to write his or her name on the ballot.

• having party leaders nominate him or her.

• winning a plurality in a primary.

Which of the following is the symbol of the Republican Party?

• Elephant

• Donkey

• Owl

• Lion

George Washington believed political parties would:

• ensure the civil liberties of all citizens.

• have harmful effects on the nation.

• lead to higher taxes.

• protect the United States from foreign powers

What are the names of the two major political parties in the United States today?

• Democratic and Republican

• Democratic and Libertarian

• Socialist and Republican

• Socialist and Libertarian

In the modern political system, which issue represents a basic disagreement between Republicans and Democrats?

• the responsibilities of government

• the frequency of national elections

• the legality of the U.S. Constitution

• the support for the U.S. military soldier

Which of the following applies to people in the United States?

• People are required to join one of the two major political parties

• People must be a member of a political party in order to vote

• People cannot join political parties until they are 21

• People may choose whether to join any political party, or none

Political parties are organized at which of the following level(s)?

• National and state levels

• National level

• Local, state, and national levels

• Local and state levels

• Libertarian Party

• Democratic Party

• Republican Party

• Tea Party