Civics and Socialization

A political party is a group of people _______________________________________________.

• 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

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

• True
• False

America has  a ___________ _______________ political system. 

• three party
• one party
• two party
• four party

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

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

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

• radio addresses

• mailings

• pamphlet

• platform

Who do Political Parties Represent?

• Individuals

• Groups

• Individuals as well as Groups

• Their own interests

The National Rifle Association is an example of a

• Big Business

• Political Party

• Union

• Special Interest Group

Which of these explains a difference between political parties and interest groups?

• Political parties evaluate government policy, while interest groups set government policy.

• Political parties influence laws, while interest groups ratify laws.

• Political parties address many issues, while interest groups usually focus on one issue.

• Political parties support candidates, while interest groups nominate candidates.

Republicans tend to be more __________.

• Conservative

• Liberal

• Moderate

Democrats tend to be more __________.

• Conservative

• Liberal

• Moderate