Political Parties Quiz

What is a political party?

• A social event with music and entertainment

• A group of people who share similar political views and work to influence the government

• A committee that oversees elections

• A government body that makes laws

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

• The Green Party and the Constitution Party

• The Libertarian Party and the Green Party

• The Republican Party and the Democratic Party

• The Independent Party and the Libertarian Party

What does it mean if a voter is "politically independent"?

• They are a member of a third-party

• They only vote for third-party candidates

• They don't want to identify with any party and vote for whoever they think is best

• They are not allowed to vote in elections

What is a "platform" in the context of a political party?

• A stage where politicians give speeches

• The physical structure where a party's headquarters is located

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

• A list of candidates that a party is endorsing in an election

What is required for a political party to put a candidate on the ballot in many states?

• Winning in the previous election

• Getting a certain number of signatures from registered voters

• Paying a fee to the state government

• Holding a party convention

As of 2015, which third party had ballot access in over 20 states for the presidential election?

• The Constitution Party

• The Libertarian Party

• The Green Party

• The Independent Party

What is the primary role of political parties in supporting candidates during an election season in the U.S.?

• To provide financial support to the government

• To declare public policy

• To make it easier for voters to figure out what the candidate believes in and where they stand on issues

• To register voters for the election

How do political parties work inside the government according to the text?

• They only support the president and governors

• They work to promote the views of their supporters by forcing compromise with the majority party

• They ensure that all laws passed are in line with the minority party's platform

• They prevent any laws from being passed without unanimous agreement

What is public policy?

• The process of electing officials

• The stand government takes about how issues should be handled

• The platform of a political party

• The laws passed by the majority party

Is joining a political party a requirement to vote in the U.S.?

• Yes, it is mandatory to join a party to vote

• No, but you must register with a party to receive a ballot

• No, joining a political party isn't a requirement, and you can still vote for anyone you want

• Yes, but only during presidential elections