Political System Review

What type of party system does the U.S. have?

• A one-party system.

• A multi-party system.

• A two-party system.

What are the names of the two major political parties in the U.S.?

• Socialist and Communist

• Democratic and Republican

• Libertarian and Green

How many electoral college votes does a candidate need to become president?

• 538

• 270

• 435

How is the number of electors per state determined?

• Senators + Representatives = Electors

• The number is set by Congress.

• The number is set by state legislatures.

Which of the following is true of the Democratic Party?

• It was the party of Abraham Lincoln.

• It believes in raising taxes for the wealthy to fund social programs.

• It believes in lowering taxes and lessening regulations on businesses.

Which of the following is true of the Republican Party?

• It was the party of Andrew Jackson.

• It believes in raising taxes for the wealthy to fund social programs.

• It believes in lowering taxes and lessening regulations on businesses.

Which vote determines who will win a presidential election?

• The popular vote.

• The electoral college vote.

• The state vote.

What can you learn from a political party's platform?

• Beliefs and positions on election issues

• Campaign strategies for the coming election

• Plans for the national convention

In the modern political system, which issue represents a basic disagreement between Republicans and Democrats?

• the responsibilities of government

• the legality of the U.S. Constitution

• the support for the U.S. military soldier

How did the 12th Amendment change the process of presidential elections in the U.S.?

• it ensured presidents and vice presidents were elected as a team

• it created a system that allowed voters to more directly elect the president

• it created the opportunity for the Supreme Court to overturn presidential election results