Political Parties

A political party is a group of (a)   ​ who ​ (b)   the same views about ​ (c)  

• people
• representatives
• divide
• share
• power/government
• state's rights
• federalism

Political Parties are defined by the U.S. Constitution

• TRUE

• FALSE

Which political party has a donkey as their logo?

• Democratic Party
• Republican Party
• Green Party
• Libertarian Party

Which group believes that government should be more involved in the lives of citizens?

• Moderates
• Conservatives
• Liberals
• Republicans

A group of people who come together based on shared political beliefs is known as what?

• Majority party
• Minority party
• Political party
• Political platform

George Washington suggested that political parties would lead to which of the following in America?

• An end to democracy
• A stronger democracy
• Monarchies
• Division among Americans 

Although third parties traditionally don't win elections in America, what benefit do they provide?

• They raise awareness on issues
• They raise money for Republicans and Democrats
• They serve no purpose
• None of the above

How do voters who vote for third party candidates “disrupt” the two-party system in American politics? 

• They could “split” the vote from their candidate and the other party would win.
• They don't disrupt the two-party system. 

Why do Republicans and Democrats traditionally keep their political platforms broad?

• To attract as many votes as possible.
• They don't have strong political platforms. 

Which party tends to create policies that favor the less wealthy?

• Democrats

• Republicans