U.S. Political Systems and Parties

What kind of government does the United States have?

• Constitutional monarchy

• Representative democracy

• Dictatorship

• Aristocracy

What does "democracy" mean in Greek?

• Voting for everyone

• Rule by the people

• Legislature

• Power to the king

Who makes the bulk of the decisions on issues in the United States government?

• The President

• Adult citizens

• The Supreme Court

• Representatives elected by adult citizens

Which of the following is a reason you might not be permitted to vote in U.S. elections?

• You are a woman

• You don't have a steady job

• You have committed a serious crime

• You are over 80 years old

Which of the following is a true statement?

• Members of the Democratic Party always vote for Democratic candidates

• The average Republican voter supports every issue in the Republican Party platform

• People who do not register with a major party are usually ignorant about political issues

• People are allowed to vote for candidates who do not belong to their chosen political party

What is a political party platform?

• A stage on which politicians stand

• A convention where political candidates are nominated

• A set of issues and principles that a political party supports

• The place where newly elected presidents are sworn into office

What are the two dominant political parties in the United States?

• Republican and Democrat

• Reform and Green

• Conservative and Liberal

• Libertarian and Independent

In the United States, you are required to register as either a Republican or a Democrat if you wish to vote in Presidential elections.

• True

• False

Someone who describes herself as "liberal" would be most likely to join

• The Republican Party

• The Democratic Party

• The Conservative Party

• The Green Party

Which of the following is a common position within the Republican Party?

• Everyone in America should have access to free health care

• High taxes help the economy grow

• Rich people tend to treat poor people unfairly

• America's military needs to be as strong as possible