USA Political Parties

What are the names of the two major political parties in the United States today?

• Democratic and Republican

• Democratic and Libertarian

• Socialist and Republican

• Socialist and Libertarian

The conversation below is part of a political discussion.

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Lou: I am going to vote for the candidate who will support cutting government spending.

Bob: Yes, we spend too much on some programs.

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Which party’s candidates are these voters most likely to support?

• Democrat

• Republican

Which term BEST describes the American political party system?

• multi-party

• one-party

• third-party

• two-party

A politician who is "liberal" would MOST LIKELY support

• less government spending

• reducing welfare programs

• expanding healthcare programs

Which major political party supports lowering taxes?

• Democrat

• Republican

• Green

• Communist

This party favors little government interference in the economy

• Libertarians

• Republicans

• Socialist

• Democrats

This party favors more business regulation

• Libertarians

• Democrats

• Republicans

• Communists

This party favors less government programs to help those in need

• Democrats

• Republicans

• Libertarians

• Communist

Which party is generally associated with progressive taxation?

• Republican

• Democratic

• Libertarian

• Green

Which party is generally associated with supporting universal healthcare?

• Republican

• Democratic

• Libertarian

• Green