Civics Unit 3 Review 4 - Elections

How are political parties related to elections?

• In order to run for office you are required to be a member of a political party.

• Candidates who represent the views of the most people are elected.

• Members of the major political parties receive a number of positions in government.

• In order to run for office you are required to be a member of one of the two major political parties.

Philosophical political ideas have changed since the founding of our Constitution. Which political party most reflects the liberal voter's view?

• Democratic

• Libertarian

• Republican

• Socialist

"The Primacy Principle of political socialization holds that a person's political orientation is learned early and shapes future political opinions." Based on this quote, which statement is most likely true?

• a child who has Republican parents will grow up to be Democrats.

• a person's political orientation is most shaped by their adult life.

• a person's political orientation does not take shape until they have children.

• a child who has parents that vote for conservative causes will be more likely to vote similarly as an adult.

Which of these is the oldest active political party?

• Democratic

• Federalist

• Republican

• Whig

Which term BEST describes the American political party system?

• multi-party

• one-party

• third-party

• two-party

A politician who is "fiscally liberal" would MOST LIKELY support...

• increasing minimum wage.

• less government spending.

• reducing welfare programs.

• increasing military spending.

One who is in favor of lower taxation on the wealthy would most likely be called a...

• conservative.

• liberal.

• Democrat.

• fascist.

The two major political parties today are...

• Federalist and Republican.

• Democrat and Federalist.

• Republican and Democrat.

• Independent and Republican.

A party platform...

• outlines the party’s views on important issues

• suggests programs for the nation.

• is revealed at the nominating convention.

• all of the above

For both Democrats and Republicans, the number one goal is to...

• Recruit members

• Win the election

• Raise funds

• Inspire supporters