Political Parties

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

The statement below is from a political party platform.

"We, the workers and our allies, need to take power from the hands of the wealthy few, their corporations, and their political operatives."

Which political party’s position is represented in the statement?

• Communist

• Democratic

• Republican

• Socialist

Which spending increase would the Democratic Party likely support?

• Homeland Security

• Space Exploration

• Education

• Military

The conversation below is part of a political discussion.

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Lou: I am going to vote for the candidate who will support cutting government spending.

Bob: Yes, we spend too much on some programs.

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Which party’s candidates are these voters most likely to support?

• Democratic

• Green

• Republiccan

• Socialist

The table above describes political party associations of governors.

Based on the table, what has been an impact of political parties on policy making?

• More Republican issue positions have shaped federal policy.

• More Democratic issue positions have shaped federal policy.

• The number of Democrats nominated for governor increased.

• The number of Republicans nominated for governor increased.

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

Political parties have been a part of United States history for over two hundred years. Which of the following is a major function of political parties?

• selecting cabinet members

• choosing Supreme Court judges

• nominating candidates for office

• establishing voting qualifications

The statement above is from a political party platform.

Which political party's position is represented in the statement?

• Communist

• Democratic

• Republican

• Socialist