American Political Parties Quiz

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

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?

• Democrat

• Republican

What is the primary goal of political parties?

• to encourage conservative values

• to get their candidates elected

• to promote liberal values

• to help the poor

The "donkey" and the "elephant" represent which of these?

• American qualities of stubbornness and memory

• animals that became extinct during colonization

• the two major political parties in the United States

• the original choices for the symbol of the United States

Which term BEST describes the American political party system?

• multi-party

• one-party

• third-party

• two-party

Communism advocates for

• as little government involvement as possible

• government funded programs

• environmental protections

• government control of businesses and the economy

Which major political party supports lowering taxes?

• Democrat

• Republican

• Green

• Communist

This party favors maximum freedom and minimum government

• Libertarians

• Democrats

• Republicans

• Socialist

What is a party's list of ideas or beliefs called?

• forum
• campaign slate
• debate
• platform

Which of the following is an example of third party?

• TEA Party
• Republican Party
• Democrat Party 
• Congress