Political Parties

_____ is considered the father of the modern-day Democratic Party because of his creation of government-sponsored social welfare programs, including Social Security.

• Reagan

• Truman

• FDR

• Jefferson

The major function of political parties in America is: 

• Educating the public

• Presenting solutions to problems

• Keeping the party in power responsible to the people

• Nominating candidates for public office and presenting them to voters

“It is not fair that some people live in giant mansions while others are homeless. The government should fix this.”

• Conservative

• Liberal

The first televised debate in this country was between which two candidates?

• Nixon and LBJ

• JFK and Nixon

• George H.W. Bush and Reagan

• Lincoln and Jefferson Davis

What are the two sides of the political spectrum?

• Republicans & Democrats

• Liberals & Conservatives

• Socialist & Communists

• Radicals & Reactionaries

Which of the following parties is considered the MOST liberal?

• Libertarian

• Republican

• Constitution

• Democratic

Candidates, by law, must disclose where their funding is coming from.

• True

• False

There are only three political parties in the United States.

• True

• False

Presidents are elected using a system known as the Electoral College.

• True

• False

Presidents are elected through the popular vote.

• True

• False