Politics and Voting

What are the two major political parties in the United States?

• Socialist Party and Communist Party

• Independent Party and Constitution Party

• Democratic Party and Republican Party

• Libertarian Party and Green Party

This major political party favors MORE government involvement and programs to solve issues

• Democrats

• Republicans

• Third Parties

• Moderates

This major political party favors LESS government involvement; fewer programs + lower taxes

• Democrats

• Republicans

• Third Parties

• Moderates

What name is given to political parties OTHER THAN the major two?

• Those other guys

• Third parties

• Minority parties

• Fourth parties

Which of the following does NOT describe Democrats?

• Symbol: Donkey

• Color: Blue

• Liberal

• Conservative

What is a political party?

• A group of people who gather to discuss political issues but do not take any action.

• A political party is a group of people who promote the other party's candidate for office.

• An organized group of people who share similar political beliefs about how the govt should be run and how problems should be solved.

• A political party is a type of social club where people with similar political beliefs can socialize.

Which of the following does NOT describe Republicans?

• Symbol: Elephant

• Color: Red

• Liberal

• Conservative

What is a platform?

• A political platform is a statement of the candidate's beliefs

• A political platform is a document that outlines the personal beliefs and values of a politician.

• A political platform is a type of software used by politicians to manage their campaigns.

• A political platform is a physical stage where politicians give speeches.

Which amendment gave African American males the right to vote?

• 14th Amendment

• 15th Amendment

• 19th Amendment

• 23rd Amendment

Which amendment gave women the right to vote?

• 15th Amendment

• 19th Amendment

• 20th Amendment

• 23rd Amendment