Spring 2023 Government Review

The first two political parties in the US were the Federalists and the 

• Anti-Federalists.

• National Republicans.

• Democratic-Republicans.

• Whigs.

A party's statement of its core beliefs and positions on issues is its

• constitution.

• platform.

• plank.

• policies.

The two main political parties in the US are the 

• Democrats.

• Libertarians.

• Republicans.

• Socialists.

What does the Constitution say about political parties?

• Parties should be regulated at the state level.

• The federal government should approve any third parties.

• Parties will lead to conflicts.

• It does not mention them.

What is the purpose of a political party's national committee?

• to make sure that the political machine is working smoothly

• to nominate a presidential candidate

• to raise money for presidential elections and organize the party's convention

• to write laws and policies the party will support

A third-party candidate usually gets on a ballot by

• getting enough voters to sign a petition.

• a nomination by party leaders.

• getting enough voters to write his/her name on the ballot.

• winning a plurality in a primary.

To win a primary in most states, a candidate must receive a

• ballot of recommendation.

• petition from qualified voters.

• majority of votes.

• plurality of votes.

Which of the following is the main goal of US foreign policy?

• protecting our country

• maintaining a clean environment

• protecting our country

NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization) promises mutual defense between the US and

• Canada and some of Europe.

• Canada and Mexico.

• ALL of Europe.

Signing treaties, forming trade agreements, and providing foreign aid are examples of

• the president's war powers.

• tools to carry out foreign policy.

• executive agreements.