Political Participation Review

What are the 2 major political parties in America?

• Communist Party & Republican Party

• Socialist Party & Democratic Party

• Libertarian Party & Socialist Party

• Democratic Party & Republican Party

What 2 political parties want government to have a smaller role in society?

• Communist Party & Socialist Party

• Socialist Party & Democratic Party

• Libertarian Party & Republican Party

• Democratic Party & Republican Party

What are political parties?

• Groups of people that share religious beliefs.

• Groups of people that share political ideas.

• Groups of people that share goods and services.

• Groups of people that share common struggles.

Political parties that are not one of the 2 major political parties in America are referred to as...

• Priority Parties

• Secondary Parties

• Third Parties

• Independent Parties

Which Political Party will support higher taxes for more government support programs?

• Republican Party

• Democratic Party

• Libertarian Party

• Socialist Party

Which Political Party wants government to control production and have workers control all government power?

• Republican Party

• Democratic Party

• Libertarian Party

• Socialist Party

Which Political Party wants all citizens to have a fair share of all products?

• Republican Party

• Democratic Party

• Libertarian Party

• Socialist Party

True or False: The role of major political parties is to ensure the government maintains control of their citizens.

• True

• False

True or False: The role of third parties is to persuade the public on issues neglected by the major parties.

• True

• False

True or False: Third parties affect outcomes of elections when they receive a vote instead of a major political party.

• True

• False