Voting & Elections Unit Test Review

What two political parties make up our two-party system in America?

• Socialists and Libertarian

• Democrats and Republicans

• Democratic and Libertarian

• Socialists and Republican

What is the basic disagreement between Democrats and Republicans?

• the frequency of elections

• the legality of the Constiution

• The responsibilities of government

• the support of the military

Which political party wants to increase taxes for social programs?

• Republicans

• Socialists

• Libertarian

• Democrats

Which of the following is not recognized as a third party in America?

• Socialist

• Libertarian

• Constitution

• Green

What kind of party system does America have?

• multi-party

• two party

• slumber party

• one party

A party platform is a ___________ ?

• ballot

• platform

• debate

• electoral college

who gets elected by the electoral college?

• political officials

• senators

• governors

• President

What is a political party?

• A group of people who enjoy each other's company.

• A group of people who share common beliefs about the way government should run.

• A group that parties with the president.

• A group that tries to break down the government.

What effect can a third party candidate have on an election?

• They have no effect at all.

• They can cause large protests.

• Pulling votes away from the 2 main parties

• They can easily win the election for president

what makes a person more qualified to run for political office?

• political policies

• college education

• experience working in government

• campaign promises