One Big Party?

Each person has his or her own political views.

• True

• False

By forming a political party, people gain more influence over government by banding together with others.

• True

• False

People who are politically independent are members of both the Republican and Democratic parties.

• True

• False

No independent has ever been elected to office.

• True

• False

All political parties have equal access to put candidates on the ballot.

• True

• False

The Republican and Democratic parties have ballot access in all states.

• True

• False

The Green Party is the third largest party in terms of ballot access.

• True

• False

A party platform is a stage where candidates stand when they speak to crowds.

• True

• False

You can usually find a party’s platform on the party’s website.

• True

• False

A candidate is a date that is covered in chocolate or some other candy coating.

• True

• False