Political Parties

What is the most important function of a political party?

• Help candidates win elections

• Conduct public opinion polls

• Hold campaign rallies

• Count electoral votes

Which of the following is NOT a major function of either of the two major parties in the U.S.?

• Educating the electoral about campaign issues

• Confirming presidential appointments

• Monitoring actions of officeholders

• Helping candidates win elections

Which of the following is NOT something third parties do?

• Steal votes from the two major parties

• Focus on one specific issue

• Often revolve around a political personality

• Often win presidential elections

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

What is the primary goal of political parties?

• to encourage conservative values

• to get their candidates elected

• to promote liberal values

• to help the poor

A politician who is "liberal" would MOST LIKELY support

• less government spending

• reducing welfare programs

• expanding healthcare programs

One who is in favor of greater taxation on the wealthy would most likely be called a

• conservative

• liberal

• republican

• right-leaning

The Libertarian party advocates for

• as little government involvement as possible

• government funded programs

• environmental protections

• government control of businesses and the economy

Which major political party supports lowering taxes?

• Democrat

• Republican

• Green

• Communist

This party favors little government interference in the economy

• Libertarians

• Republicans

• Socialist

• Democrats