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

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

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

What do Third Parties do?

• Introduce new laws
• Introduce new ideas
• They get ignored
• They provide funding 

The _______________ Party wants more government control on welfare, such as free healthcare.

• Communists
• Federalists
• Socialists
• Green

The ________________ Party wants to share wealth with workers.

• Communists
• Federalists
• Socialists
• Green

How a political party feels on certain issues is stated in their...

• radio addresses
• mailings
• pamphlets
• platforms

One of the major influences of a third party is its ability to...

• introduce new ideas or press for a particular issue
• define itself in a way that wins majority support by appealing to the political center
• reflect both liberal and conservative views
• organize to win elections

What is the form of government where the citizens rule?

• dictatorship
• rule of law
• Democracy
• Monarchy

Primaries and caucuses determine who _____ the general election for President.

• Wins

• Votes in

• Runs in

• Reports on

In any given primary or caucus, the candidates must:

• Come from the same state

• Represent the same political party

• Have the same number of delegates

• Share the same vision for how to lead the country