Political Parties, Public Opinion, Media

1.  Which of the following statements about the Democratic Party is most accurate? SS.7.C.2.8:

• A.   It is more likely to support reducing the power of the federal government.
• A.  Its members are said to be more conservative.
• A.  Its members are said to be more liberal.
• A.   Its members generally believe state and local government should run social programs.

1.   In the modern political system, which issue represents a basic disagreement between Republicans and Democrats? SS.7.C.2.8:

• A.  the responsibilities of government
• A.  the frequency of national elections
• A.  the legality of the U.S. Constitution
• A.  the support for the U.S. military soldier

1.  Which of the following would be the best source for accurate information about a candidate’s experience and qualifications? SS.7.C.2.9:

• A.  an interest group’s concealed propaganda
• A.  a letter to the editor published in the local newspaper
• A.  a speech made by an opposing candidate
• A.  an unbiased voter guide written by an independent group

1.  You want to get a law passed requiring radon detectors in all houses. What type of group would you most likely organize to help reach that goal? SS.7.C.2.10: 

• A.  city council
• A.  focus group
• A.  interest group
• A.  political party

What are the names of the two major political parties in the United States today?

• Green and Libertarian

• Socialist and Communist

• Democrats and Repubilcans

• Libertarians and Constitutionalists

The statement below is from a political party platform.

We, the workers and our allies, need to take power from the hands of the wealthy few, their corporations, and their political operatives.

Which political party’s position is represented in the statement?

• Communist

• Democratic

• Republican

• Socialist

The conversation below is part of a political discussion.

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Lou: I am going to vote for the candidate who will support cutting government spending.

Bob: Yes, we spend too much on some programs.

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Which party’s candidates are these voters most likely to support?

• Democratic

• Green

• Republican

• Socialist

The conversation below is part of a political discussion.

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Lou: I am going to vote for the candidate who will support cutting government spending.

Bob: Yes, we spend too much on some programs.

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Which party’s candidates are these voters most likely to support?

• Democratic

• Green

• Republican

• Socialist

Which of the following most closely resembles a Republican viewpoint?

• Government should be less involved in social programs.

• A.Government should be quite involved in everyday lives of Americans.

• A.Government involvement in the economy is the best way to keep the economy thriving.

• A.Government should regulate business to ensure the best chance of success for that business.

How do modern Democrats and Republicans view taxation?

• Republicans tend to favor tax increases, while Democrats tend to favor keeping tax rates the same.

• Republicans tend to favor tax increases to support new social programs more than Democrats

• Democrats tend to favor tax decreases, while Republicans tend to favor keeping tax rates the same.

• Democrats tend to favor tax increases to support new social programs more than Republicans.