Review: Political Parties and Politics

Having no choices in political parties is a disadvantage of which political system?

• One-party system
• Two-party system
• Multi-party system

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

Which of the following best describes conservatives' beliefs about government?

• It should be less involved in people's lives to promote independence
• It should be more involved in people's lives to promote equality
• It should be non-existent (anarchy)

A group of people who come together based on shared political beliefs is known as what?

• Majority party
• Minority party
• Political party
• Political platform

What does the U.S. Constitution say about political parties?

• Political parties are necessary for a united country
• Political parties are unconstitutional
• The Constitution says nothing about political parties
• Political parties are beneficial

George Washington suggested that political parties would lead to which of the following in America?

• An end to democracy
• A stronger democracy
• Monarchies
• Division among Americans 

Although third parties traditionally don't win elections in America, what benefit do they provide?

• They raise awareness on issues
• They raise money for Republicans and Democrats
• They serve no purpose
• None of the above

How do voters who vote for third party candidates “disrupt” the two-party system in American politics? 

• They could “split” the vote from their candidate and the other party would win.
• They don't disrupt the two-party system. 

Why do Republicans and Democrats traditionally keep their political platforms broad?

• To attract as many votes as possible.
• They don't have strong political platforms.