Political Parties, Voting, and Elections

What type of political system historically exists in the United States?

• multiparty system

• one party system

• 2 party system

• optional party system

The federalist and democratic-republican party were the first political parties in the United States.

• True

• False

Who was the founder of the Federalist Party?

• Thomas Jefferson

• Alexander Hamilton

• Benjamin Franklin

• George Washington

Who was the founder of the Democratic-Republican Party?

• Thomas Jefferson

• Alexander Hamilton

• Benjamin Franklin

• George Washington

What are the 2 major political parties in the United States today?

• Republican and Federalist

• Democratic and Republican

• Democrat and Libertarian

• Republican and Green Party

When there is a strong backing for a particular social movement what typically is started?

• Grassroots

• Third Party

• Social Anxiety

• Socialism

What type of third party exists to support a particular cause and usually goes away after the cause becomes a law or is backed by a major party?

• Single Issue Party

• Ideology or Belief Party

• Unity Party

• Reform Party

What type of third party exists to support a particular set of beliefs?

• Single Issue Party

• Ideology or Belief Party

• Unity Party

• Reform Party

What party was started by Ross Perot that gained a lot of traction in the early 90s?

• Single Issue Party

• Ideology or Belief Party

• Unity Party

• Reform Party

What type of Third Party is centered around a charismatic and influential figure?

• Single Issue Party

• Ideology or Belief Party

• Unity Party

• Reform Party