Political Parties Quiz Review

What is a political party?

• An official statement outlining the goals of the country

• A group of people who think alike and try to achieve common political goals

• A person running for political office

• The event in which the new president is sworn into office

What is the term for the written statement explaining a party's goals?

• Party Manifesto

• Party Statement

• Party Platform

• Party Memorandum

What term describes the U.S. election system?

• Unitary System

• Parliamentary System

• Direct Democracy

• Two-Party System

Check all the major American political parties (2)

• Libertarian Party

• Democratic Party

• Communist Party

• Republican Party

• Green Party

Which party believes that individuals should take care of themselves without government help?

• Republicans

• Democrats

• Socialists

• Communists

Which party believes the government should play an active role in people's lives, especially the vulnerable?

• Independents

• Libertarians

• Republicans

• Democrats

Which of these would a Republican most likely support?

• A law decreasing taxes on businesses

• The government providing health insurance to all Americans.

• Giving undocumented immigrants a way to become citizens

• Decreasing military spending

Check all the boxes that describe Republican Party beliefs (3)

• A strong national defense is worth spending money on

• The law should allow people of all orientations to marry

• Taxes should be as low as possible so people can spend and invest freely

• Raising taxes to pay for high-quality public schools is a good idea

• Undocumented immigrants have committed a crime and should not be offered U.S. citizenship

Which of these would a Democrat most likely support?

• Cutting taxes on businesses

• The government providing health insurance to all citizens

• Deporting undocumented immigrants from the country

• Increasing spending on the military

Check all the boxes that describe Democratic Party beliefs (3)

• The government should provide citizens health insurance

• High taxes are worth it to pay for programs that help people

• Lowering taxes on businesses helps them to create new jobs for people

• America should enforce strict immigration laws and deport undocumented immigrants

• America spends too much money on the military