Political Parties Unit

Which color represents the Democrats?

• Red

• Blue

• Purple

This political party is more conservative.

• Democrats

• Republicans

This party is in favor of higher taxes for the wealthy.

• Democrats

• Republicans

Which party controls the House of Representatives?

• Democrats

• Republicans

• Independents

Which of these choices was NOT an original American political party?

• Federalists

• Republicans

• Anti-Federalists

Which words means "both parties work together"?

• Bicameral

• Federal

• Plurality

• Bipartisan

When the government has a President from one party and one or both parts of Congress from a different party, it is known as this:

• Autonomous

• Bilateral

• Divided Government

• Unicameral

State power is decided by the party that controls this:

• Governor

• Their 2 Senators

• Their court systems

• Their House members

Younger people are more likely to support this party:

• Democrats

• Republicans

Which animal is the symbol for the Democrats?

• Donkey

• Elephant

• Porcupine