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Political Parties

Total questions: 72

Worksheet time: 36mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
Having no choices in political parties is a disadvantage of which political system?
a)
One-party system
b)
Two-party system
c)
Multi-party system
2.
Which political party has a donkey as their logo?
a)
Democratic Party
b)
Republican Party
c)
Green Party
d)
Libertarian Party
3.
The elephant is the symbol associated with which political party?
a)
Democratic Party
b)
Republican Party
c)
Green Party
4.
Which of the following political parties is more liberal?
a)
Democratic Party
b)
Republican Party
5.
A group of people who come together based on shared political beliefs is known as what?
a)
Majority party
b)
Minority party
c)
Political party
d)
Political platform
6.
Which political party traditionally supports tax cuts for all Americans?
a)
Republicans
b)
Democrats
7.
Which political party traditionally supports equal rights with regards to marriage?
a)
Republicans
b)
Democrats
8.
What does the U.S. Constitution say about political parties?
a)
Political parties are necessary for a united country
b)
Political parties are unconstitutional
c)
The Constitution says nothing about political parties
d)
Political parties are beneficial
9.
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
10.
How do voters who vote for third party candidates “disrupt” the two-party system in American politics? 
a)
They could “split” the vote from their candidate and the other party would win.
b)
They don't disrupt the two-party system. 
11.
Why do Republicans and Democrats traditionally keep their political platforms broad?
a)
To attract as many votes as possible.
b)
They don't have strong political platforms. 
12.
All of the following are functions of political parties except...
a)
educating the electorate
b)
recruiting and nominating candidates
c)
helping monitor poll taxes
d)
monitoring the actions of officeholders
13.
Selecting people to run for office represents which job of political parties?
a)
Nominating
b)
Watchdog
c)
Spoiler
d)
Informing the public
14.
Presidential debates are an important part of the political process.  Which function best describes the purpose of these debates?
a)
Helping candidates learn what is important to the opposing party
b)
Recruiting and nominating candidates
c)
Monitoring the actions of officeholders
d)
Educating the electorate about campaign issues
15.
The president comes to Virginia to help a member of his political party campaign for Senate.  The President is...
a)
nominating a candidate for public office
b)
educating the electorate about the campaign issues
c)
helping candidate win an election
d)
monitoring the actions of the opposing political party
16.
What is not a similarity between political parties?
a)
They organize to win elections.
b)
Both liberal and conservative views are reflected.
c)
Their party platform
d)
They try to appeal to the political center.
17.
How a political party feels on certain issues is stated in their...
a)
radio addresses
b)
mailings
c)
pamphlets
d)
platforms
18.
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
19.
What is the form of government where the citizens rule?
a)
dictatorship
b)
rule of law
c)
Democracy
d)
Monarchy
20.
Where can the Bill of Rights be found in the Constitution?
a)
Introduction
b)
Articles
c)
First 10 amendments
d)
Preamble
21.
What do you call a document that sets up the current structure of government?
a)
Charter
b)
Declaration
c)
Constitution 
d)
Congress
22.
Which party was created in opposition to the spread of slavery?
a)
Republicans
b)
Democrats
c)
Progressive
d)
Prohibition
23.
Which did the Federalists believe was the best way to protect individual rights?
a)
have a strong national government
b)
have strong state governments
c)
constitutional amendments
24.
Which of the following is the main event at a national convention?
a)
nominating a candidate for president
b)
raising money for the national election
c)
preparing TV and radio advertisements
25.
There is nothing in the Constitution about political parties.
a)
True
b)
False
26.
Which of the following is NOT a typical role a political party performs?
a)
communicate with the people
b)
linking the levels of government
c)
serve as commander-in-chief
d)
support their candidates for office
27.
In which primary election may only declared party members vote in?
a)
open primary
b)
closed primary
28.
Voters doubts make it difficult for this type of party to raise money for presidential elections.
a)
Third Parties
b)
Republican Party
c)
Democratic Party
29.
Which party believes in increased economic regulations to help the economy grow and prosper?
a)
Democrats
b)
Republicans
30.

A function of a political party is…

a)

Making sure all eligible voters are registered.

b)

Working with other political parties to ensure fair campaigns.

c)

Helping to get information to the public concerning important issues.

d)

Safeguarding first amendment rights.

31.

Where would you find a political party’s stance on issues?

a)

in their platform.

b)

in a televised debate.

c)

a campaign commercial.

d)

in the Constitution of the United States.

32.

Political parties serve an important role because they

a)

provide leadership in Congress

b)

select candidates.

c)

listen to citizen concerns

d)

all of the above

33.
A political party is a group of _______________________________________________.
a)
who share the similar beliefs about government.
b)
who share the similar beliefs about the president.
c)
who share the similar beliefs about congress.
d)
who share the similar beliefs about the judicial branch
34.
Political parties are mentioned in the U.S. Constitution. 
a)
True
b)
False
35.
America has  a ___________ _______________ political system. 
a)
three party
b)
one party
c)
two party
d)
four party
36.
Since 1860s the ____________________ and ____________________party have dominated American politics. 
a)
Green,  Libertarian 
b)
Communists, Socialists
c)
Anarchist, Theocracy 
d)
Democratic, Republican
37.
One Republican Party core belief is _____________________. 
a)
more taxes
b)
increase taxes
c)
less taxes
d)
no taxes
38.
One Democratic Party core belief is _____________________. 
a)
destroy the environment
b)
help the environment
c)
no taxes
d)
Not funding social programs
39.
Republicans believe if you lower taxes, people would do what?
a)
Not spend money
b)
Opt to pay more taxes
c)
Opt to not pay taxes at all.
d)
Spend more money
40.

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

a)

Green and Libertarian

b)

Socialist and Communist

c)

Democrats and Repubilcans

d)

Libertarians and Constitutionalists

41.

Which spending increase would the Democratic Party likely support?

a)

homeland security

b)

space exploration

c)

education

d)

military

42.

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)

Socialist

43.

Which of the following most closely resembles a Republican viewpoint?

a)

Government should be less involved in social programs.

b)

A.Government should be quite involved in everyday lives of Americans.

c)

A.Government involvement in the economy is the best way to keep the economy thriving.

d)

A.Government should regulate business to ensure the best chance of success for that business.

44.

How do modern Democrats and Republicans view taxation?

a)

Republicans tend to favor tax increases, while Democrats tend to favor keeping tax rates the same.

b)

Republicans tend to favor tax increases to support new social programs more than Democrats

c)

Democrats tend to favor tax decreases, while Republicans tend to favor keeping tax rates the same.

d)

Democrats tend to favor tax increases to support new social programs more than Republicans.

45.

The Democrats tend to be more conservative while the Republicans are more liberal.

a)

True

b)

False

46.

The Republicans are represented by the donkey symbol and the Democrats by the elephant symbol.

a)

True

b)

False

47.

All of the following are purposes of political parties, EXCEPT:

a)

Inform and educate citizens

b)

Write party platforms

c)

Participate in the President’s cabinet

d)

Nominate candidates

48.

The U.S. Constitution outlines the purpose and responsibilities of political parties.

a)

True

b)

False

49.

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

a)

Republicans

b)

Democrats

c)

Constitutionalists

d)

Libertarians

50.

Group of people who share the same views about the way power and government should be used in the country or society

a)

Government

b)

Society

c)

Political Party

d)

Communists

51.

What is a two party system?

a)

Two events are scheduled at the same time

b)

This refers to Communism and Socialism

c)

Refers to having third parties and dominant parties

d)

Political system consisting of two major parties, Democrats and Republicans

52.

System or organization for exercising authority over a body of people

a)

Society

b)

Government

c)

Political parties

d)

Dictatorship

53.

All of the following are functions of political parties EXCEPT

a)

monitor officeholders

b)

educate people about campaign issues

c)

recruit candidates

d)

monitor the polls on election day

e)

help candidates win

54.

A _____________ system characterizes the American political process.

a)

multi-party

b)

two-party

c)

three-party

d)

dual party

55.

All of the following are characteristics of third parties EXCEPT

a)

often revolve around a political personality

b)

typically win elections

c)

often takes votes away from the two main parties

d)

introduce new ideas and/or press for a particular issue

56.

The differences between political parties are stated in the

a)

party strategies

b)

party platforms

c)

functions of the parties

d)

party handbooks

57.

Beliefs of a political party

a)

strategies

b)

foundations

c)

theories

d)

ideology

58.

All of the following are similarities of political parties EXCEPT

a)

organize to win elections

b)

their ideologies

c)

influence public policy

d)

reflect both liberal and conservative views on the political spectrum

e)

appeal to center of the political spectrum

59.

A Presidential debate is an example of which function of political parties?

a)

monitoring officeholders

b)

helping candidates win

c)

recruiting and nominating candidates

d)

educating the voters about issues

60.

A/an ______________ is where the beliefs (and differences) of political parties are listed.

a)

forum

b)

editorial

c)

platform

d)

op-ed

61.
A collection of all the efforts a candidate makes to win an election.
a)
party platform
b)
campaign
c)
public policy
d)
political vies
62.
A person's ideas about how government should run and how issues should be solved.
a)
platform
b)
public policy
c)
political views
d)
political candidate
63.
A candidate whose name a voter must hand-write on the ballot
a)
third party
b)
candidate
c)
platform
d)
write-in candidate
64.
Political party with the most elected members
a)
third party
b)
minority party
c)
platform party
d)
majority party
65.
The stand the government takes about how issues should be handled.
a)
public views
b)
public opinion
c)
public access
d)
public policy
66.
A political party other than Republican or Democratic
a)
Independent
b)
A political party other than Republican 
c)
third party
d)
Democratic
67.
An organized group of people who share similar political views and work to influence government.
a)
political party
b)
party platform
c)
public policy
d)
majority party
68.
Set of statements describing a party's views on major issues.
a)
public policy
b)
ballot access
c)
political views
d)
platform
69.
Political party that does not have a majority of the elected members.
a)
third party
b)
minority
c)
political party
d)
majority party
70.
A person running for office.
a)
candidate
b)
delegate
c)
write-in candidate
d)
speaker
71.
During a debate, candidates discuss their views on various ________.
a)
issues
b)
opinion polls
c)
endorsements
d)
contributors
72.
Candidates seek __________ from large organizations, celebrities and other big name companies.
a)
endorsements
b)
opinion polls
c)
issues
d)
contributors

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