Political Parties

A political party is a group _______________________________________________.

• who share similar beliefs about government.

• who share similar beliefs about congress.

• who share similar beliefs about the judicial branch

• who share similar beliefs about the president.

Political parties are mentioned in the U.S. Constitution.

• True

• False

One Republican Party core belief is _____________________.

• more taxes

• less taxes

• no taxes

• increase taxes

One Democratic Party core belief is _____________________.

• destroy the environment

• no taxes

• Not funding social programs

• help the environment

Any party not considered Democrat or Republican is a ______

• nonexistent

• major party

• Third party

Selecting people to run for office represents which job of political parties?

• Nominating
• Watchdog
• Spoiler
• Informing the public

Presidential debates are an important part of the political process.  Which function best describes the purpose of these debates?

• Helping candidates learn what is important to the opposing party
• Recruiting and nominating candidates
• Monitoring the actions of officeholders
• Educating the electorate about campaign issues

Bill is listening to a campaign ad on the radio. The voice of the candidate explains her position on climate change and the need for new policy. The role the media is playing in the political process is...

• emphasizing select issues

• promoting a biased perspective

• discouraging voter participation

• encouraging voters to support propaganda

Where along the political spectrum do both political parties try to win votes in the general election?

• extreme right
• in the middle
• extreme left

What is not a similarity between political parties?

• They organize to win elections.
• Both liberal and conservative views are reflected.
• Their party platform
• They try to appeal to the political center.