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Political Parties

Authored by William Edwards

Social Studies

7th - 10th Grade

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What type of party system does the United States have?

Single party system

Two party system

Minor party system

Multi party system

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

Republican Party

Democratic Party

Green Party

None of the above

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

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