Political Parties

A political party is a group of _______________________________________________.

• who share the similar beliefs about government.
• who share the similar beliefs about the president.
• who share the similar beliefs about congress.
• who share the similar beliefs about the judicial branch

America has  a ___________ _______________ political system. 

• three party
• one party
• two party
• four party

Since 1860s the ____________________ and ____________________party have dominated American politics. 

• Green,  Libertarian 
• Communists, Socialists
• Anarchist, Theocracy 
• Democratic, Republican

One Republican Party core belief is _____________________. 

• more taxes
• increase taxes
• less taxes
• no taxes

One Democratic Party core belief is _____________________. 

• destroy the environment
• help the environment
• no taxes
• Not funding social programs

Republicans believe if you lower taxes, people would do what?

• Not spend money
• Opt to pay more taxes
• Opt to not pay taxes at all.
• Spend more money

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

Which spending increase would the Democratic Party likely support?

• homeland security

• space exploration

• education

• military

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.