Political Parties Quiz

TRUE or FALSE: The United States has a 2-party system.

• True

• False

Which political party introduced major social programs like Social Security & Medicare in the middle 1900s. Many in this party have fought for civil rights and advocates an inclusive, equitable government.

• The Republicans

• The Communists

• The Democrats

• The Libertarians

Which political party is considered CONSERVATIVE?

• The Republicans

• The Communists

• The Democrats

• The Libertarians

Which political party is considered LIBERAL?

• The Republicans

• The Communists

• The Democrats

• The Libertarians

What are the names of the two major political parties in the United States today?

• Democratic and Republican

• Democratic and Libertarian

• Socialist and Republican

• Socialist and Libertarian

The conversation below is part of a political discussion.

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Lou: I am going to vote for the candidate who will support cutting government spending.

Bob: Yes, we spend too much on some programs.

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Which party’s candidates are these voters most likely to support?

• Democrat

• Republican

One who is in favor of greater taxation on the wealthy would most likely be called a

• conservative

• liberal

• republican

• right-leaning

Which major political party supports lowering taxes?

• Democrat

• Republican

• Green

• Communist

This party favors little government interference in the economy

• Libertarians

• Republicans

• Socialist

• Democrats

What is the primary goal of political parties?

• to encourage conservative values

• to get their candidates elected

• to promote liberal values

• to help the poor