Civics - Chapter 9.1 Reading Quiz

What is an association of voters with broad common interests who want to influence or control decision making in government by electing the party's candidates to public office?

• Civic organization
• Political party
• Political action committee
• Interest group

What is a Two-Party System?

• A political system with multiple parties competing equally.
• A system of government in which two parties compete for power.

• A system where one party holds all power.
• A system that allows for independent candidates only.

What is a party that challenges the two major parties called?

• third party
• independent candidate
• major party
• political faction

What is a platform?

• A platform in government is a series of statements expressing the party's principles, beliefs, and positions on election issues.

• A platform in government refers to the financial budget of a party.
• A platform in government is a physical location for political meetings.
• A platform in government is a type of voting system used in elections.

In government, what is a plank?

• A plank refers to a physical structure in a building.
• A plank is a type of government official.
• A plank is a method of voting in elections.
• A plank is each individual part of a political party's platform.

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

• Democrat

• Republican

• Independent

• Green

Which president was against political parties?

• Thomas Jefferson
• Abraham Lincoln
• George Washington
• Franklin D. Roosevelt

Who led the Democratic-Republican party?

• Thomas Jefferson

• Andrew Jackson

• Abraham Lincoln

• John Adams

Who led the Federalist party?

• John Adams
• Alexander Hamilton
• James Madison
• Thomas Jefferson

What did Hamilton and Jefferson agree on?

• The importance of state sovereignty.
• The promotion of individualism over collectivism.
• The necessity of a weak national government.
• Protection for individual rights.