2.8 Quiz

Which party's position is represented in the statement?

• Communist

• Socialist

• Democratic

• Republican

In the modern political system, which issue represents a basic disagreement between Republicans and Democrats?

• the responsibilities of government

• the frequency of national elections

• the legality of the U.S. Constitution

• the support for the U.S. military soldier

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

• Democratic and Republican

• Democratic and Libertarian

• Socialist and Republican

• Socialist and Libertarian

Which issue represents a basic disagreement between Socialists and Communists?

• whether income taxes should be lowered

• whether conditions for workers should be improved

• whether all private businesses should be replaced by state ownership

• whether the government should provide free public services like free education and health care

Which statement reflects Republican views on the role of government?

• Republicans favor less government, lower taxes, and greater personal freedom.

• Republicans favor value-based governance, opposing excessive consumption, and unregulated competition.

• Republicans favor a national mass peoples' party, based on the working classes and against monopoly capitalism.

• Republicans favor more affordable healthcare, increased public funding for education, and an end to discrimination of all forms.

Which issue represents a basic disagreement between Democrats and Republicans?

• whether monopoly capitalism should be replaced by state ownership

• whether Americans should unite behind the nation against global terrorism

• whether high levels of taxation should be imposed to pay for more public services

• whether Americans should protect the retirement of the elderly

Which political party's views are represented in this platform?

• Green Party

• Socialist Party

• Libertarian Party

• Democratic Party

Which position would most likely be found in the Republican Party platform?

• support for the Affordable Care Act

• opposition to American intervention overseas in the War on Terror

• demand for increased taxation of corporations to support pre-school programs

• introduction to tax incentives for small businesses to support better job growth

Which position would most likely be found in Libertarian Party platform?

• support for the Affordable Care Act

• support for absolute freedom of speech and religion

• support for higher taxation to provide more government services

• support for increased regulation of business to curb the exploitation of natural resources

Why does the Libertarian Party oppose national "Common Core" educational requirements?

• They feel these standards are far too difficult for most American students.

• They view these standards as unnecessary federal interference in education.

• They fear that the "Common Core" standards will cost taxpayers too much money to implement.

• They object that the "Common Core" standards do not teach students enough about caring for the environment.