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Political Parties 2.8 P3

Total questions: 38

Worksheet time: 58mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which political party is known for being conservative (smaller government, less taxes)

a)

Republican

b)

Democrat

2.

Which political party would spend more on social programs and education?

a)

Republican

b)

Democrat

3.

What political party began with workers uniting and is total government control?

a)

Republican

b)

Democrat

c)

Communism

d)

Libertarian

4.

Which political party is about society running and controlling business?

a)

Republican

b)

Democrat

c)

Socialism

d)

Communism

5.

Which political party wants bigger government and more taxes?

a)

Republican

b)

Democrat

6.

Which political party wants smaller government and fewer taxes?

a)

Republican

b)

Democrat

7.

Which party would spend more on military?

a)

Republican

b)

Democrat

8.

Which third party believes the governments sole job is to protect your freedom?

a)

Communism

b)

Libertarian

c)

Socialism

9.

Which political party is known for being liberal (bigger government, more spending)?

a)

Republican

b)

Democrat

10.

In America, we have a two-party system. What are our two main parties?

a)

Republican and Communism

b)

Democrat and Libertarian

c)

Republican and Democrat

11.

A party platform is...

a)

Where the candidates stand

b)

A written document that gives the aims and goals of a politcal party

c)

A speech a candidate gives

12.

What does the Constitution say about political parties?

a)

The Constitution does not mention political parties.

b)

Parties need to be regulated at the state level.

c)

Parties will lead to conflicts.

d)

The federal government needs to approve any third parties.

13.

Which statement reflects Republican views on the role of government?

a)

Republicans favor less government, lower taxes, and greater personal freedom.

b)

Republicans favor more affordable health care through increased taxes.

c)

Republicans support higher taxes on the wealthy to create more support for the lower class.

d)

Republicans believe that the government should create more laws to limit and restrict business operations

14.

The way that a third-party candidate usually gets on a ballot is by :

a)

getting enough voters to sign a petition.

b)

getting enough voters to write his or her name on the ballot.

c)

having party leaders nominate him or her.

d)

winning a plurality in a primary.

15.

The description of a political party’s position on election issues is called a

a)

caucus

b)

deck

c)

plank

d)

platform

16.

George Washington believed political parties would:

a)

ensure the civil liberties of all citizens.

b)

have harmful effects on the nation.

c)

lead to higher taxes.

d)

protect the United States from foreign powers

17.

What are the names of the two major political parties in the United States today?

a)

Democratic and Republican

b)

Democratic and Libertarian

c)

Socialist and Republican

d)

Socialist and Libertarian

18.

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

a)

the responsibilities of government

b)

the frequency of national elections

c)

the legality of the U.S. Constitution

d)

the support for the U.S. military soldier

19.

Which of the following applies to people in the United States?

a)

People are required to join one of the two major political parties

b)

People must be a member of a political party in order to vote

c)

People cannot join political parties until they are 21

d)

People may choose whether to join any political party, or none

20.

Political parties are organized at which of the following level(s)?

a)

National and state levels

b)

National level

c)

Local, state, and national levels

d)

Local and state levels

21.
a)

Libertarian Party

b)

Democratic Party

c)

Republican Party

d)

Tea Party

22.

The ideas below are based on those found in the platform of a current political party in the United States.

________________________


We believe individual rights are essential to freedom.

We believe the United States should avoid alliances and use the military only for our direct defense.

__________________________


In which political party platform are these ideas most likely to be found?

a)

Communist

b)

Socialist

c)

Libertarian

d)

Republican

23.

The ideas below are based on those found in the platform of a current political party in the United States.

________________________


We, the workers and our allies, need to take power from the hands of the wealthy few, their corporations, and their political operatives.

__________________________


In which political party platform are these ideas most likely to be found?

a)

Communist

b)

Socialist

c)

Libertarian

d)

Republican

e)

Democrat

24.

Which spending increase would the Democratic Party most likely support?

a)

Homeland Security

b)

Space Exploration

c)

Education

d)

Military

25.

The conversation below is part of a political discussion.

---------------------------

Lou: I am going to vote for the candidate who will support cutting government spending.

Bob: Yes, we spend too much on some programs.

---------------------------

Which party’s candidates are these voters most likely to support?

a)

Communist

b)

Socialist

c)

Libertarian

d)

Republican

e)

Democratic

26.

The table above describes political party associations of governors.

Based on the table, what has been an impact of political parties on policy making?

a)

More Republican issue positions have shaped federal policy.

b)

More Democratic issue positions have shaped federal policy.

c)

The number of Democrats nominated for governor increased.

d)

The number of Republicans nominated for governor increased.

27.

Which political party believes that the federal government should take a more active role in people's lives, particularly those who are in need?

a)

Republican Party

b)

Democratic Party

c)

Socialist Party

d)

Libertarian Party

28.

Which political party believes that the federal government should play a less active role in people's lives and that

individuals can take care of themselves without government help?

a)

Republican Party

b)

Democratic Party

c)

Libertarian Party

d)

Socialist Party

29.

What is an organization that tries to get political power by electing members to public office so that their political ideas can become laws or policies?

a)

political party

b)

republic

c)

democracy

d)

PAC

30.

Which political party wants to save money by limiting government programs?

a)

Republican Party

b)

Democratic Party

31.
Benchmark: 2.8  Complexity: DOK 1

What are the names of the two major political parties in the United States today?
a)
Democratic and Republican
b)
Democratic and Libertarian
c)
Socialist and Republican
d)
Socialist and Libertarian
32.
Benchmark: 2.8  Complexity: DOK 2 
 
The conversation below is part of a political discussion.
Lou: I am going to vote for the candidate who will support cutting government spending.
Bob: Yes, we spend too much on some programs.  
   Which party’s candidates are these voters most likely to support?   
a)
Democratic
b)
Green
c)
Republican
d)
Socialism
33.
Benchmark: 2.8  Complexity: DOK 3

In the modern political system, which issue represents a basic disagreement between Republicans and Democrats?
a)
The responsibilities of Government
b)
the frequency of national elections
34.

Which political party favors civil rights and equality?

a)

Democratic

b)

Republican

c)

Socialist

d)

Communist

35.

Which political party favors business?

a)

Democratic

b)

Republican

c)

Socialist

d)

Communist

36.

What are third parties?

a)

Democrats and Republicans

b)

People not part of any political party

c)

Political parties that are not one of the main two parties

d)

Political parties that meet on the third day of the month

37.

What is a candidate?

a)

A person running for political office.

b)

A person who has the right to vote in an election

c)

A person to determine or to judge

d)

A person running down the street

38.

A person who has the right to vote in an election

a)

Candidate

b)

Electoral

c)

platform

d)

vote