WorksheetsPolitical Parties- Week 1 Review
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 11mins
Read the following scenario and answer the question below. "Citizens often choose to join a U.S. political party that represents ideas they believe in. A new voter wants to join a party currently associated with protecting the environment from industrial pollution, implementing regulations on financial firms, protecting civil rights for minorities, and supporting labor unions. The voter also wants to join a party that is considered “mainstream” rather than a smaller party. Which political party would best match the viewpoints of this new voter?
Libertarian Party
Democratic Party
Green Party
Republican Party
Which campaign slogan represents a single-issue platform?
“Tax-Free America”
“A New Direction”
“Yes We Can”
“Morning in America”
What are the names of the two THIRD parties in the United States today?
Socialist and Libertarian
Democratic and Republican
Socialist and Republican
Democratic and Libertarian
Who do lobbyists represent in their attempts to influence government?
military officers
special interest groups
circuit judge
elected officials
Who do lobbyists influence in their attempts to influence government?
military officers
special interest groups
circuit judge
elected officials
What are the names of the two MAJOR parties in the United States today?
Socialist and Libertarian
Democratic and Republican
Socialist and Republican
Democratic and Libertarian
In which of the following systems are elections mostly for show (not really democratic)?
Systems in which parties need to work together
Multi-party systems
Two-party systems
One-party system
Billy just turned 18 and is trying to decide what party to vote for. He wants to join a party that will spend more money on public schools for our children. What party would he most likely want to join?
Republican
Democrat
Socialist
Communist
If I want to run for any office in government, which requirement below do I need to meet?
25 years old
30 years old
U.S. citizen
Political Experience
Which third party wants the most minimal government interference in both the economy and the lives of the people?
Socialist Party
Communist Party
Libertarian Party
Which third party would supports programs like free health care and free college?
Socialist Party
Communist Party
Libertarian Party
Which of the two major political parties is more likely to support tax cuts?
Democratic Party
Republican Party
