Political Parties and Interest Groups

Based on the newspaper headline above, which party most likely supported the passing of this government action?

• Republican Party

• Communist Party

• Libertarian Party

• Democratic Party

Which issue would the Republican Party most likely support investing tax money into?

• Affordable Housing

• Military Expansion

• Social Security

• Public Education

Which party or parties would support removing government funded programs?

• Democratic Party

• Democratic and Green Party

• Green Party

• Republican Party

See the quote below to answer the following question.

“[Third parties] are the ones that raise the issues that no one wants to raise and in the process they change the political debate and even policy, but they themselves as a political force, they disappear.”  -Sean Wilentz

According to the quote above, how do third parties influence the political system?

• The major parties adopt popular ideas from third parties.

• Third party candidates often win elections.

• Third parties are popular amongst voters.

• The major parties ignore third party ideas.

Which statement identifies a positive impact of political parties on American political life?

• Parties promote bias on issues.

• Parties encourage new ideas and voting in elections.

• Parties increase the money spent on elections.

• Parties discourage members from voting in elections.

Based on the cartoon above, what is a major impact of political parties in the government?

• The two party system allows for third parties to have a larger say in government decisions.

• The two party system allows for all citizens' ideas to be represented.

• The two party system makes it difficult to compromise.

• The two party system makes it easy to pass legislation.

Based on the information on the flyers, why might Mary be considered as more qualified than Tom to be elected as a US Senator?

• She has better views on the major issues.

• She has more experience in public office

• She has more educational qualifications.

• She has spent more money in the election campaign.

See the scenario below to answer the following question. 

Jeff is 49, lives in Orlando, and owns his own business. He was recently elected as a school board member.

He wants to run for governor of Florida, what advice would you give him?

• Conduct a fundraiser to support small businesses.

• Continue to gain more experience in lower levels of government.

• Go to college and further his education.

• Sell his business and focus on the election process.

Candidate B is most likely affiliated with which political party?

• Republican Party

• Tea Party

• Libertarian Party

• Democratic Party

What are the names of the two major political parties in the United States today?

• Green and Libertarian

• Socialist and Communist

• Democrats and Repubilcans

• Libertarians and Constitutionalists