Political Parties Quiz

What is a political party?

• A type of party with balloons and decorations

• A type of party with ice cream and cake

• A group of people who share similar political views

• A group of people who work in the government

Which are the two main political parties in the United States?

• Republican Party and Green Party

• Independent Party and Constitution Party

• Libertarian Party and Green Party

• Republican Party and Democratic Party

What is the purpose of political parties?

• To distribute biased information about candidates

• To create laws and solve problems

• To organize parties with ice cream and cake

• To influence the government and gain political power

What is a party platform?

• A document that describes a political party's views on major issues

• A type of party with balloons and decorations

• A set of beliefs that political parties stand on

• A document that explains how to organize a political party

What do political parties do during an election?

• Pass laws and solve problems

• Influence voters by distributing information about candidates and issues

• Develop public policy and veto laws

• Organize parties with ice cream and cake

What is the role of the president or governor in relation to their political party?

• To organize parties with ice cream and cake

• To make laws and solve problems

• To advance the party's goals and develop public policy

• To distribute biased information about candidates

What does party membership allow during a presidential election?

• Participation in organizing parties with ice cream and cake

• Participation in the state's primary election or caucus

• The ability to pass laws

• The ability to veto laws

What should you consider when using information from political parties?

• It is biased and should not be your only source of information

• It is always accurate and reliable

• It represents the views of all voters

• It is the only source of information about candidates and issues

Political parties exist at every level of government.

• TRUE

• FALSE

The party that uses the symbol of a donkey and the color blue is the

• Republican Party.

• Libertarian Party.

• Green Party

• Democratic Party.