Political Parties

What is a political party?

• A group of people that want to control other people. 

• A group of people who get together to have fun.

• A group of people who have common beliefs and seek to control government.

• A person who wants to win elections. 

The United States has a ____ party system?

• One

• Two

• Three

• Unlimited

If the United States has many political parties why is it still considered a two party system?

• They only allow two candidates in elections.

• Only two parties generally have a strong chance of winning the election.

• The Constitution states there should only be two political parties.

What are the two dominant parties in the US?

(Check BOTH correct answers!!)

• Green Party

• Republican Party

• Tea Party

• Nationalist Party

• Democratic Party

Who warned against the creation of political parties, calling them the "enemies of government"?

• Dwight Eisenhower

• George Washington

• Thomas Jefferson

• Benjamin Franklin

The statement of the political party's guiding principles is known as the?

• Platform

• Mandates

• Cabinet

• Planks

Which of the following is one of the most important things political parties do?

• Tell people who they should vote for.

• Nominate candidates for office.

• Appoint members to the U.S. Congress

Political Parties do which of the following?

• Informing voters about issues.

• Setting the agenda for the national government.

• Being a watchdog of the other political party.

• All of the above