Understanding Political Parties in the United States

What were the two main political parties mentioned in the introduction?

• Republican and Democratic

• Federalist and Anti-Federalist

• Whig and Tory

• Libertarian and Green

What are the three parts of a political party as described in the video?

• Staff, candidates, and voters

• Leaders, members, and donors

• Committees, volunteers, and supporters

• Presidents, governors, and mayors

Which president ran unopposed during the era of good feelings?

• John Adams

• George Washington

• James Monroe

• Thomas Jefferson

What is the main challenge for third parties in the U.S. political system?

• First Past the Post voting system

• Limited public interest

• Lack of media coverage

• Insufficient funding

What voting system allows voters to rank candidates in order of preference?

• First Past the Post

• Proportional Representation

• Ranked Choice Voting

• Plurality Voting

Which state uses a jungle primary system for its state legislative elections?

• California

• Nebraska

• Georgia

• Maine

What is one reason why few states use alternative voting systems?

• They are too expensive to implement

• They make elections more competitive for current officeholders

• They are not well understood by the public

• They require federal approval

According to the video, what percentage of Americans identified as independent in 2004?

• 31%

• 43%

• 25%

• 50%

What did George Washington warn about in his final State of the Union address?

• The importance of economic growth

• The need for a strong military

• The risks of party spirit

• The dangers of foreign alliances

What can citizens do if they want to change the party system?

• Write to their congressperson

• Work to change existing parties or start a new one

• Start a petition

• Vote in every election