Unit VII Political Parties

A group of people organized to help bring about similar ideas for government is called a

• platform

• principle

• political party

• company party

A political party's platform is a:

• Stage to stand on when giving a speech

• Statement of the party's principles and plan of actions

• Slogan or motto, such as "I LIKE IKE"

• Sign with a picture of the political party's mascot like the donkey

One Republican Party core belief is _____________________. 

• more taxes
• increase taxes
• less taxes
• no taxes

One Democratic Party core belief is _____________________. 

• destroy the environment
• help the environment
• no taxes
• Not funding social programs

Republicans believe if you lower taxes, people would do what?

• Not spend money
• Opt to pay more taxes
• Opt to not pay taxes at all.
• Spend more money

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 vote, U.S. citizens must…

• have voted in primaries     

• . be 21 years old

• registered to vote

• affiliate with a political party

Experts argue the pros and cons of political parties. Which of the following is a major negative in regards to political parties?

• Create opportunities for citizens to participate in the government

• Pressure elected officials to follow the political party’s program against their own beliefs 

• Act as watchdogs for the opposing side

• Serve as bridges uniting the members of the executive and the legislative branch

Candidates and political parties in an election campaign use a variety of tactics to gain votes. Which of the following is NOT a way to gain votes?

• TV/internet political advertisement

• Political Debates

• Promotional Merchandise (Swag)

• None of the above