Unit 4: Political Systems

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

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

One Republican Party core belief is _____________________. 

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

What is the election called where the parties select their candidates?

• Initial

• General

• Primary

• First Round

Which of the two main parties is associated with bigger government and higher taxes?

• Republican

• Democrat

Which of the following words is often used to describe members of the Republican Party?

• Liberal

• Socialist

• Conservative

• Communist

Which party is considered 'left wing'?

• Republican

• Democrat

Which party is considered 'right wing'?

• Republican

• Democrat

Which is a DISADVANTAGE of a two-party system?

• More Stable governement.

• Voters only have two choices.

Who could vote when the US government was formed?

• Men and women 18 and older

• White land-owning men that were 21 and older.

• Land-owners that were 21 and older

• none of the above

Who has the right to vote today?

• Anyone who is at least 21 years old

• Anyone can vote regardless if they live in the US or not.

• Anyone who is interested in politics.

• Anyone who is at least 18 years old and is a US citizen