2.8 Political Parties

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

• Political System

• Government

• Party Platform

• Political Party

A political party that believes that the federal government should take a more active role in people's lives, particularly those who are in need.

• Republican Party

• Democratic Party

• Libertarian Party

• Socialist Party

A political party that believes in individual freedom and believes the only purpose of government is to protect this freedom.

• Republican Party

• Democratic Party

• Libertarian Party

• Socialist Party

A political party that believes that the federal government should play a less active role in people's lives and that individuals can take care of themselves without government help.

• Republican Party

• Democratic Party

• Libertarian Party

• Socialist Party

Which of the following are the TWO main political parties of America's two party system? (Check all that apply)

• Republican Party

• Communist Party

• Democratic Party

• Libertarian Party

Which of the following ideas WOULD NOT be part of the Republican Party platform?

• lower tax rates will stimulate the economy

• less government intervention means more personal freedom

• increase spending on the military

• raising taxes to stimulate the economy and help the poor

Which of the following THIRD PARTIES focuses on environmental issues?

• Communist Party

• Socialist Party

• Libertarian Party

• Green Party

Which political party is known for being conservative (smaller government, less taxes)

• Republican

• Democrat

Which political party would spend more on social programs and education?

• Republican

• Democrat

The conversation below is part of a political discussion.

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Lou: I am going to vote for the candidate who will support cutting government spending.

Bob: Yes, we spend too much on some programs.

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Which party’s candidates are these voters most likely to support?

• Communist

• Socialist

• Libertarian

• Republican

• Democratic