Political Parties

A political party is a group of _______________________________________________.

• who share the similar beliefs about government.
• who share the similar beliefs about the president.
• who share the similar beliefs about congress.
• who share the similar beliefs about the judicial branch

Since 1860s the ____________________ and ____________________party have dominated American politics. 

• Green,  Libertarian 
• Communists, Socialists
• Anarchist, Theocracy 
• Democratic, Republican

One Republican Party core belief is _____________________. 

• more taxes
• increase taxes
• less taxes
• no taxes

One Democratic Party core belief is _____________________. 

• destroy the environment
• help the environment
• no taxes
• Not funding social programs

How a political party feels on certain issues is stated in their...

• radio addresses
• mailings
• pamphlets
• platforms

Who is the first Republican President ever?

• Thomas Jefferson
• James Buchanan
• James Polk
• Abraham Lincoln

Alexander Hamilton was the leader of which political party?

• Federalist

• Democratic-Republican

• Libertarian

• Anti-Federalist

The Democratic party logo is a

• Eagle

• Donkey

• Elephant

• Lion

Which of the following is an example of a single-issue party?

• Republicans

• Prohibitionist

• Whigs

• Communists

Which of the following is the main event at a national convention?

• nominating a candidate for president

• raising money for the national election

• preparing TV and radio advertisements

• Dancing and partying