Political Party Characteristics

A group of citizens with similar views on public issues is called....

• a mob

• platform

• citizenry

• political party

All of the following are functions of political parties EXCEPT

• monitor officeholders

• educate people about campaign issues

• recruit candidates

• monitor the polls on election day

• help candidates win

A _____________ system characterizes the American political process.

• multi-party

• two-party

• three-party

• dual party

The two major political parties in the United States

• Liberals and Conservative

• Democrats and Republicans

• The Green Party and the Constitution Party

• Democrats and Conservatives

Which major party tends to be more conservative and supports less federal government funding?

• Democratic Party

• Republican Party

Which major party tends to be more liberal and supports more federal government funding?

• Democratic Party

• Republican Party

Which political party has a donkey as their logo?

• Democratic Party

• Republican Party

• Green Party

• Libertarian Party

The elephant is the symbol associated with which political party?

• Democratic Party

• Republican Party

• Green Party

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

• propose cuts to popular programs

• appeal to the political center

• divide campaign funds between candidates equally

• orgnaize leaders of special interest groups

Which group believes that government should be more involved in the lives of citizens?

• Moderates

• Conservatives

• Democrats

• Republicans