Political Parties

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

• True

• False

America has  a ___________ _______________ political system. 

• three party

• two party

• one party

• four party

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

• Green,  Libertarian 

• Anarchist, Theocracy 

• Communists, Socialists

• Democratic, Republican

One Republican Party core belief is _____________________. 

• more taxes

• less taxes

• increase taxes

• no taxes

One Democratic Party core belief is _____________________. 

• destroy the environment

• help the environment

• no taxes

• Not funding social programs

The _______________ Party wants more government control on welfare, such as free healthcare.

• Communists

• Socialists

• Federalists

• Green

Which of these are functions of political parties? Select all that apply.

• nominate and recruit candidates

• help candidates win elections

• educate people about campaign issues

• monitor the actions of officeholders

The primary goal or job of a political party is to

• educate the people about campaign issues

• monitor officeholders

• nominate and recruit candidates

• win elections

Most Americans are ___ in the political spectrum.

• Liberals

• Moderates

• Conservatives

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

• Nominating

• War Chest

• Watchdog

• Informing the public