7 Social Studies Unit 4 Active Citizens

What are the 2 main political parties in the United States today?

• Democrats & Republicans

• Democrats & Independents

• Republicans & Independents

• Socialists & Republicans

Which political party is most likely to identify themselves as "liberal"?

• Democrats

• Republicans

What political party is most likely to identify themselves as "conservative"?

• Democrats

• Republicans

In simple terms, what does it mean to have "liberal ideals"?

• Belief the government should be small and minimally intervene in the economy

• Belief the government should intervene in economic and social issues

In simple terms, what does it mean to have "conservative ideals"?

• Belief the government should be small and minimally intervene in the economy

• Belief the government should intervene in economic and social issues

What are candidates called that do not register with a particular political party?

• Democrat

• Republican

• Independent

• Communist

A ____ is the person who guards against illegal or unacceptable practices, especially in government.

• watchdog

• lawyer

• President

• soldier

____ is working to influence law makers on a certain issue.

• lobbying

• protesting

Which President was involved in the Watergate scandal?

• George Washington

• Richard Nixon

• John F. Kennedy

• Bill Clinton

Because of the Watergate scandal, Nixon...

• resigned from the Presidency

• was impeached (fired) from the Presidency

• was convicted of crimes and went to jail

• continued on as President and even won another term 4 years later