Unit 3: Elections and Political Parties

A political party is a group of people who

• share similar views on what government should do

• agree on all issues and solutions to every problem

• meet once every four years to talk about political issues

An interest group is a group of people who

• run candidates for office and try to win elections

• focus on few issues and try to influence policy about it

• vote on delegates to send to the National Convention

Which of the following is TRUE about BOTH interest groups and political parties?

• They do not run candidates for office

• They link people to and help them participate in the governmental process.

• They focus on only one issue

Most interest groups try to influence government through

• paying higher taxes

• illegal contributions

• lobbying

How many political parties exist in the United States?

• three parties- Democrats, Republicans, and Conservatives

• two major parties and several minor parties

• one major party and several minor parties

Which of the following has the MOST influence on a person's political beliefs?

• economic status

• parents

• education

Which of the following is a general characteristic of the Republican Party?

• believes the govt should regulate and control the economy

• believes people should have personal choice on issues

• wants government regulation of some personal issues

Which belief would be a person who is more likely to be a conservative than a liberal?

• best way to reduce crime is to support strict gun laws

• government should lower taxes on businesses to help with competition

• government should regulate the economy to protect the poor

With which of the following statements would a liberal agree?

• Part of the job of government is to provide welfare and services

• Government should make laws that enforces order

• Government should stay out of the economy

In presidential elections, many Republican candidates receive their strongest support from

• minorities

• the wealthy

• labor union members