Political Parties

What is a Political Party?

• a group of people with similar beliefs who seek to gather and discuss issues.

• a group of people who seek to control government through the winning of elections and the holding of public office.

• a group of people that celebrates the election of officials to local and national office.

• a group of people who elect the president of the US.

Which is NOT a reason political parties are important to democratic governments?

• They are the medium through which options are presented to the people.

• They serve as a link between people and government.

• They are the primary avenue by which the will of the people is made known to government.

• They are the only ones allowed to vote in democratic elections.

What is the major function of a political party?

• Nominating candidates to be elected to office

• Acting as a watchdog when the opposing party is in power.

• Controlling the media to voice their candidate's opinions.

• Gathering signatures for laws to be passed.

What is a political party's platform?

• The avenue that political parties speak to their members.

• A draft of the rewritten Constitution that each party wants to put in place after the election

• A statement of the party's beliefs on certain issues and what they hope to achieve when their members are elected.

• A list of all of the members that the political party wants to see elected to public office.

What type of party system does the United States have?

• Single party system

• Two party system

• Minor party system

• Multi party system

Which political party in the US is most commonly associated with limited government?

• Republican Party

• Democratic Party

• Green Party

• None of the above

Which party is typically known for their support of the government implementing a broader range of social services?

• Republican Party

• Democratic Party

• Libertarian Party

• Anti-Federalist Party

Which party is associated with the color red?

• Democrat

• Republican

• Libertarian

• Green

Which of the following was NOT a Democrat President?

• Franklin D. Roosevelt

• Abraham Lincoln

• John F. Kennedy

• Barack Obama

Which Political Party does President Donald Trump belong to?

• Republican

• Democrat

• Independent

• Far-Right