Political Parties Quiz

What is a political party?

• An organization made up of people with similar ideas about governance

• A group of people who oppose government policies

• A committee that organizes social events

• A team of sports enthusiasts

What is one of the main goals of a political party?

• To organize sports events

• To achieve certain political goals

• To create art exhibitions

• To run a business

What does "center" mean in politics?

• Extreme left-wing

• Extreme right-wing

• Down the middle/splitting the aisle

• Outside the political spectrum

What is a disadvantage of a two-party system?

• Encourages diverse opinions

• Minority parties receive little attention

• Increases political options

• Promotes competitive elections

Which parties are mentioned as minority parties?

• Democrat and Republican

• Green, Libertarian, and Constitution

• Socialist and Communist

• Independent and Progressive

What is a consequence of a two-party system on voting?

• Expands the sense of options

• Constricts the sense of options

• Increases voter freedom

• Encourages independent candidates

What is the Republican stance on military spending?

• Decrease

• Maintain

• Increase

• Eliminate

How do Republicans generally view health care?

• Government provided

• Support

• Private Insurance

• Ban

Which states are traditionally strong for Democrats?

• Oklahoma, Kansas, Texas

• California, Massachusetts, New York

• Florida, Georgia, Alabama

• Ohio, Michigan, Wisconsin

Which famous president is associated with the Democrats?

• Abraham Lincoln

• Teddy Roosevelt

• John F. Kennedy

• Ronald Reagan