2.6 Understanding U.S. Elections and Political Parties

What is the primary purpose of elections at the local level?

• Selecting national leaders

• Electing state governors

• Choosing local officials like Mayors

• Deciding international policies

What year was the Republican Party founded?

• 1854

• 1824

• 1900

• 1776

Which party is known for advocating limited government intervention?

• Republican Party

• Libertarian Party

• Green Party

• Democratic Party

Which party's origins can be traced back to Thomas Jefferson?

• Democratic Party

• Whig Party

• Federalist Party

• Republican Party

Which party is associated with progressive values and social equality?

• Republican Party

• Conservative Party

• Liberal Party

• Democratic Party

What role do political parties play in the U.S. political system?

• They serve as judicial bodies

• They provide military support

• They only participate in presidential elections

• They develop policies and negotiate legislation

How do free and fair elections preserve the Republic?

• By restricting policy debates

• By increasing government spending

• By preventing power concentration in few hands

• By limiting public participation

What is a cornerstone of the democratic system according to the video?

• Election and voting process

• Economic policies

• Educational reforms

• Technology advancements

At what age are citizens encouraged to vote?

• No specific age mentioned

• After 21 years old

• At 16 years old

• When they turn 18

What does the presenter encourage viewers to do at the end of the video?

• Subscribe and engage with more content

• Start their own political party

• Focus only on local elections

• Ignore national elections