Unit 4 Flashcard 1

Front

What are the two main ideologies on the political spectrum?

Back

liberal and conservative

Front

What is the main difference between liberals and conservatives?

Back

the amount of government involvement

Front

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

Back

Democratic Party and Republican Party

Front

Which idea would most likely be held by a member of the Republican Party?

Back

Against raising taxes

Front

Which idea would most likely be held by a member of the Democratic party? Options: Lowering taxes for the wealthy, decrease spending on social programs, Increasing military spending, Increasing environmental protections

Back

Increasing environmental protections

Front

What impact do 3rd parties have?

Back

Third parties usually focus on one issue that the major parties adopt

Front

What is the main purpose of a political party?

Back

to choose candidates to run for office

Front

Where do political parties formally announce their candidate for president?

Back

National conventions

Front

What were the original two political parties?

Back

Federalist Party and Anti-Federalist Party

Front

Who do lobbyists represent in their attempts to influence the government?

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Interest groups