2-Party System

What are the two main parties in our political system in the U.S.?

• Democrat & Republican

• Democratic-Republican & Whig

• Federalist & Anti-Federalist

What do we call a party that is not one of the 2 major parties in our system?

• A Third Party

• An Outside Party

• An Independent Party

What is the purpose of political parties?

• To influence corporations and buy elections

• To influence politicians and sway elections

• To influence government and win elections

America's "first past the post" system during presidential elections is called the:

• Popular Vote

• Electoral College

• Primary Election

What is the purpose of primary elections?

• To win office

• To nominate candidates for office

What happens at a party's national convention?

• The political party nominates a candidate for president

• The political party holds a debate between candidates

What is the purpose of general elections?

• To nominate candidates for office

• To win office

Which way on the political spectrum does the Democratic Party "lean"?

• Left

• Right

• Center

Which way on the political spectrum does the Republican Party "lean"?

• Center

• Left

• Right

Which political party was George Washington a member of?

• Democrat

• Republican

• No Party