Political Parties

Which of the following reflects the Libertarian Party's ideas about the government?

• The only purpose of the federal government is to protect individual rights.

• The federal government is needed to provide social programs for the people.

• The state governments should have less power than the federal government.

• The government only exists to provide for the common defense of its citizens.

Which of the following are the current two major political parties in the United States?

• Socialists and Green Party

• Democrats and Republicans

• Libertarian and Communists

• Federalists and Anti Federalists

Select the best definition for political parties.

• President, Vice President, and Cabinet

• organized group of people that share similar views about government policies

• Executive, Legislative, and Judicial Branches

• the idea that government does not have to be boring

Which issue represents a basic disagreement between Republicans and Democrats?

• the support for the U.S. military

• the frequency of national elections

• the responsibilities of the government

• the legality of the Articles of Confederation

What is an organization that tries to get political power by electing members to public office so that their political ideas can become laws or policies?

• Platform

• Candidate

• Political Party

• Two-party system

Which platform supports this belief?

Increase taxes to provide support for those in need.

• Anti-Federalists

• Democrats

• Third Party

• Republicans

Which platform supports this belief?

Small government; the government will play a less active role. (laissez-faire)

• Republicans

• Communists

• Socialists

• Federalists

Which platform supports this belief?

The only purpose of government is to protect freedom.

• Communists

• Socialists

• Libertarian

• Federalists

Which platform supports this belief?

Increase government spending in order to provide affordable healthcare and education.

• Socialists

• Republican

• Libertarian

• Democrats

Which platform supports this belief?

Less controls and regulations for businesses and individuals.

• Republicans

• Democrats

• Federalists

• Anti-Federalists