WorksheetsPolitical Parties Quizizz
Total questions: 26
Worksheet time: 12mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
What is a political party?
a)
A party at the White House
b)
a group of people with shared beliefs who seek to direct government policy
c)
an autocrat who oversees the legislature
d)
the legislative branch
2.
How a political party feels on certain issues is stated in their...
a)
radio addresses
b)
mailings
c)
pamphlets
d)
platforms
3.
Which basic principle of government is represented by this statement. People are the source of all government power.
a)
rule of law
b)
representative government
c)
consent of the governed
d)
federalism
4.
Would favor making regulations to protect the environment
a)
Democrat
b)
Republican
5.
Would favor build up of the military
a)
Democrats
b)
Republicans
6.
Would favor higher taxes
a)
Demcrats
b)
Republicans
7.
Would favor pro-choice
a)
Democrats
b)
Republicans
8.
Would favor gun control
a)
Democrats
b)
Republicans
9.
Would support prayer in school
a)
Democrats
b)
Republicans
10.
supported by the liberal voters
a)
Democrats
b)
Republicans
11.
A Liberal is usually referred to as a Democrat and a Conservative is a Republican.
a)
True
b)
False
c)
Maybe
12.
The United States has a
a)
two-party system.
b)
multi-party system.
c)
one-party system.
13.
Since 1860s the ____________________ and ____________________party have dominated American politics.
a)
Green, Libertarian
b)
Communists, Socialists
c)
Anarchist, Theocracy
d)
Democratic, Republican
14.
On the linear political spectrum, which group is known for being on the right?
a)
Liberals
b)
Moderates
c)
Democrats
d)
Conservatives
15.
What is a moderate?
a)
Someone who favors liberalism
b)
Someone who doesn't follow politics
c)
Someone who has some liberal and some conservative beliefs
d)
Someone who favors conservatism
16.
The elephant is the symbol associated with which political party?
a)
Democratic Party
b)
Republican Party
c)
Green Party
17.
Which of the following best describes conservatives' beliefs about government?
a)
It should be less involved in people's lives to promote independence
b)
It should be more involved in people's lives to promote equality
c)
It should be non-existent (anarchy)
18.
Which political party traditionally supports equal rights with regards to marriage?
a)
Republicans
b)
Democrats
19.
Although third parties traditionally don't win elections in America, what benefit do they provide?
a)
They raise awareness on issues
b)
They raise money for Republicans and Democrats
c)
They serve no purpose
d)
None of the above
20.
Voters who are registered as an independent
a)
can participate in closed primary elections
b)
cannot vote in presidential elections
c)
cannot participate in closed primary elections
d)
can only vote in local or state elections
21.
An election where anyone of any political party affiliation may vote to select a candidate for a particular party
a)
open primary
b)
closed primary
c)
open general
d)
closed general
22.
A statement of a party official stance on major issues
a)
Canvass
b)
Precinct
c)
Primary
d)
Platform
23.
When is each political party's candidate officially nominated?
a)
At the finish of the California primary
b)
When his/ her party holds their official vote
c)
At the party's national convention
d)
On election day
24.
In Citizen United v. FEC the Supreme Court ruled
a)
corporations & unions can spend unlimited amounts on campaigns
b)
Corporations and unions cannot use express advocacy
c)
Corporations and unions are allowed to coordinate with candidates
d)
Campaign contributions are not protected by the 1st amendment
25.
What is the role of a free press in a democracy?
a)
Censor the information the public receives
b)
Serve as a watchdog over the government
c)
Restrict the exchange of ideas between people
d)
Deliver messages from the government to the people
26.
A poll of voters taken immediately after they have cast their votes
a)
exit poll
b)
benchmark poll
c)
tracking poll
d)
straw poll
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