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Political Parties

Total questions: 22

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
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
2.
America has  a ___________ _______________ political system. 
a)
three party
b)
one party
c)
two party
d)
four party
3.
Since 1860s the ____________________ and ____________________party have dominated American politics. 
a)
Green,  Libertarian 
b)
Communists, Socialists
c)
Anarchist, Theocracy 
d)
Democratic, Republican
4.
One Republican Party core belief is _____________________. 
a)
more taxes
b)
increase taxes
c)
less taxes
d)
no taxes
5.
One Democratic Party core belief is _____________________. 
a)
destroy the environment
b)
help the environment
c)
no taxes
d)
Not funding social programs
6.
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
7.

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

8.

Which spending increase would the Democratic Party likely support?

a)

homeland security

b)

space exploration

c)

education

d)

military

9.

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?

a)

Democratic

b)

Green

c)

Republican

d)

Socialist

10.

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.

11.

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.

12.

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

a)

True

b)

False

13.

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

a)

True

b)

False

14.

No party affiliation; vote based on issues/ideas, not along party lines

a)

Democrats

b)

Independent (NPA)

c)

Republican

d)

Green

15.

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

16.
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)
17.
Which political party traditionally supports tax cuts for all Americans?
a)
Republicans
b)
Democrats
18.
Which political party traditionally supports equal rights with regards to marriage?
a)
Republicans
b)
Democrats
19.
Which party was created in opposition to the spread of slavery?
a)
Republicans
b)
Democrats
c)
Progressive
d)
Prohibition
20.

Who was the first Republican President ever?

a)

Thomas Jefferson

b)

George Washington

c)

George W. Bush

d)

Abraham Lincoln

21.
Which party believes in increased economic regulations to help the economy grow and prosper?
a)
Democrats
b)
Republicans
22.

Who is the first Democratic President ever?

a)

Bill Clinton

b)

Barack Obama

c)

Andrew Jackson

d)

Harry Truman