Political Parties

A group of voters with common political interests is called

• an Interest group

• a branch of government

• a political spectrum

• a political party

A donkey is the symbol for

• the Republican party

• the Green party

• the Socialist party

• the Democrats

The US has a

• two party system of government

• third party system of government

• a socialist government

• a multiparty system of government

All political parties are different, but what is true about EVERY political party?

• They all have a voice in congress.

• They are all equally powerful.

• They all try to win elections.

• They are all conservative.

Which are third parties?

• Constitution party

• Republican party

• Libertarian party

• Communist party

• Democratic party

Which of the following is NOT true about Third Parties?

• It is impossible for them to win elections.

• They promote action on issues that are important to them.

• They introduce new ideas to the two main political parties.

• They usually revolve around a specific person.

What is a candidate?

• A person who is trying to win an election

• An immigrant from Canada

• A voting member of the Supreme Court

• A member of the United States Congress

A party's platform

• Ensures the civil liberties of all citizens

• has harmful effects on the nation

• is overall plan for what a party will do for the country

• causes higher taxes

A party's platform consists of specific goals called

• boards

• blocks

• planks

• platforms

Match Constitutional party with the correct part of the political spectrum.

• Radical Left

• Liberal

• Reactionary Right

• Republican