Political Parties

Which did the Federalists believe was the best way to protect individual rights?

• have a strong national government
• have strong state governments
• constitutional amendments

Which of the following is the main event at a national convention?

• nominating a candidate for president
• raising money for the national election
• preparing TV and radio advertisements

There is nothing in the Constitution about political parties.

• True
• False

Which of the following is a country with a two-party system?

• United States of America
• Japan
• Canada
• Cuba

A political party is a group of people who...

• share the similar beliefs about government.

• share the similar beliefs about the president.

• share the similar beliefs about congress.

• share the similar beliefs about the judicial branch

Since the 1860s the ____________________ and ____________________ party have dominated American politics.

• Green, Libertarian

• Communists, Socialists

• Anarchist, Theocracy

• Democratic, Republican

Where do moderates fall on the linear political spectrum?

• Far left
• Middle
• Far right

How do voters who vote for third party candidates “disrupt” the two-party system in American politics? 

• They could “split” the vote from their candidate and the other party would win.
• They don't disrupt the two-party system. 

Why do Republicans and Democrats traditionally keep their political platforms broad?

• To attract as many votes as possible.
• They don't have strong political platforms. 

The current office-holder is also known as

• bipartisan

• electorate

• ward

• incumbent