Third Parties

What is a third party?

• A party that loses an election

• Anyone who doesn't like the President

• The president's party

• any political party other than one of the two major parties.

Which ideology goes with reducing government for more growth of businesses?

• Conservative

• Liberal

Which ideology would favor change including more government

involvement?

• Conservative

• Liberal

Independent voters are…

• Do not support a particular political party

• Vote for candidates of only one party

• Republicans

• Democrats

Which statement regarding third parties is best is most accurate?

• Third party candidates are very competitive in elections.

• Third party candidates have as many financial resources as the two major political parties.

• Third party’s biggest obstacle is limiting how many candidates are on the election ballot.

• Third party election victories are often on the local and state level.

Where would you find a political party’s stance on issues?

• in their platform.

• in a televised debate.

• a campaign commercial.

• in the Constitution of the United States.

A function of a political party is…

• Making sure all eligible voters are registered.

• Working with other political parties to ensure fair campaigns.

• Helping to get information to the public concerning important issues.

• Safeguarding first amendment rights.

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

• platform

• principle

• political party

• company party

Dad doesn't belong to either one of the two major political parties. Instead, he joined a smaller group that is challenging them. Mom liked a different group, so she joined it. Now each of my parents belongs to a different _____.

• Harper Park PTA

• Historical society

• Congressional committee

• Third political party

True/False: Republicans and Democrats are the only political parties in the U.S.

• True

• False