The Political Spectrum

Which political party is symbolized by a donkey?

• Democrat Party

• Republican Party

Which political party is symbolized by an elephant?

• Democrat Party

• Republican Party

The U.S. is a ___________ because our presidents come from one of two political parties.

• two-party system

• three-party system

• four-party system

• five-party system

Any party that is not a Democrat or Republican.

• Third Party

• Two-Party System

• Independent

• Left Wing

Which political party is located on the "Right Wing" of the political spectrum?

• Democrat Party

• Republican Party

Who is located at the "Center" of the political spectrum?

• Democrat Party

• Republican Party

• Independents

Third parties differ from the two main political parties because third parties ____.

• have more official members.

• have more political experience.

• are older than the two main parties.

• are often concerned with one issue.

In order to win an election, a party is most likely to ____.

• appeal to the political center.

• propose cuts to popular programs.

• divide campaign funds between candidates equally.

• organize leaders of special interest groups.

Which political party is on the "Left Wing" of the political spectrum?

• Democrat Party

• Republican Party

This graph reflects which fact about American voters?

• Independent voters help decide elections

• Union members vote for the Democrat Party

• Business owners vote for the Republican Party

• Political identification helps voters choose candidates