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WorksheetsPolitical Parties 2.8 P3
Total questions: 38
Worksheet time: 58mins
Which political party is known for being conservative (smaller government, less taxes)
Republican
Democrat
Which political party would spend more on social programs and education?
Republican
Democrat
What political party began with workers uniting and is total government control?
Republican
Democrat
Communism
Libertarian
Which political party is about society running and controlling business?
Republican
Democrat
Socialism
Communism
Which political party wants bigger government and more taxes?
Republican
Democrat
Which political party wants smaller government and fewer taxes?
Republican
Democrat
Which party would spend more on military?
Republican
Democrat
Which third party believes the governments sole job is to protect your freedom?
Communism
Libertarian
Socialism
Which political party is known for being liberal (bigger government, more spending)?
Republican
Democrat
In America, we have a two-party system. What are our two main parties?
Republican and Communism
Democrat and Libertarian
Republican and Democrat
A party platform is...
Where the candidates stand
A written document that gives the aims and goals of a politcal party
A speech a candidate gives
What does the Constitution say about political parties?
The Constitution does not mention political parties.
Parties need to be regulated at the state level.
Parties will lead to conflicts.
The federal government needs to approve any third parties.
Which statement reflects Republican views on the role of government?
Republicans favor less government, lower taxes, and greater personal freedom.
Republicans favor more affordable health care through increased taxes.
Republicans support higher taxes on the wealthy to create more support for the lower class.
Republicans believe that the government should create more laws to limit and restrict business operations
The way that a third-party candidate usually gets on a ballot is by :
getting enough voters to sign a petition.
getting enough voters to write his or her name on the ballot.
having party leaders nominate him or her.
winning a plurality in a primary.
The description of a political party’s position on election issues is called a
caucus
deck
plank
platform
George Washington believed political parties would:
ensure the civil liberties of all citizens.
have harmful effects on the nation.
lead to higher taxes.
protect the United States from foreign powers
What are the names of the two major political parties in the United States today?
Democratic and Republican
Democratic and Libertarian
Socialist and Republican
Socialist and Libertarian
In the modern political system, which issue represents a basic disagreement between Republicans and Democrats?
the responsibilities of government
the frequency of national elections
the legality of the U.S. Constitution
the support for the U.S. military soldier
Which of the following applies to people in the United States?
People are required to join one of the two major political parties
People must be a member of a political party in order to vote
People cannot join political parties until they are 21
People may choose whether to join any political party, or none
Political parties are organized at which of the following level(s)?
National and state levels
National level
Local, state, and national levels
Local and state levels
Libertarian Party
Democratic Party
Republican Party
Tea Party
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?
Communist
Socialist
Libertarian
Republican
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?
Communist
Socialist
Libertarian
Republican
Democrat
Which spending increase would the Democratic Party most likely support?
Homeland Security
Space Exploration
Education
Military
The conversation below is part of a political discussion.
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Lou: I am going to vote for the candidate who will support cutting government spending.
Bob: Yes, we spend too much on some programs.
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Which party’s candidates are these voters most likely to support?
Communist
Socialist
Libertarian
Republican
Democratic
The table above describes political party associations of governors.
Based on the table, what has been an impact of political parties on policy making?
More Republican issue positions have shaped federal policy.
More Democratic issue positions have shaped federal policy.
The number of Democrats nominated for governor increased.
The number of Republicans nominated for governor increased.
Which political party believes that the federal government should take a more active role in people's lives, particularly those who are in need?
Republican Party
Democratic Party
Socialist Party
Libertarian Party
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?
Republican Party
Democratic Party
Libertarian Party
Socialist Party
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?
political party
republic
democracy
PAC
Which political party wants to save money by limiting government programs?
Republican Party
Democratic Party
What are the names of the two major political parties in the United States today?
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?
In the modern political system, which issue represents a basic disagreement between Republicans and Democrats?
Which political party favors civil rights and equality?
Democratic
Republican
Socialist
Communist
Which political party favors business?
Democratic
Republican
Socialist
Communist
What are third parties?
Democrats and Republicans
People not part of any political party
Political parties that are not one of the main two parties
Political parties that meet on the third day of the month
What is a candidate?
A person running for political office.
A person who has the right to vote in an election
A person to determine or to judge
A person running down the street
A person who has the right to vote in an election
Candidate
Electoral
platform
vote
