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Political Parties

Total questions: 45

Worksheet time: 23mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

This is an organization that seeks to achieve power by electing its members to public office.

a)

Parliament

b)

Political Party

c)

Lobbying Group

d)

Congressional Committee

2.

This is one of the two major political parities in the United States. It is the more conservative party.

a)

The Democratic Party

b)

The Republican Party

c)

The Green Party

d)

The Communist Party

3.

This is one of the two major political parties in the United States. It is the more liberal party.

a)

Republican Party

b)

Democratic Party

c)

Green Party

d)

Communist Party

4.

In the United States, we have a ________ system.

a)

Two-Party

b)

Single-Party

c)

Three-Party

d)

Four-Party

5.

What is a political system in which two political parties dominate the electoral process and control the government?

a)

Tyranny

b)

Two-Party System

c)

Communism

d)

Monarchy

6.

Is it possible for a country to be a two-party system, even if there are other, smaller, third parties?

a)

Yes, because "two-party" refers to the two major political parties. Other third parties can still exist.

b)

No, because "two-party" means there are only two. No third parties can exist.

7.

This is a plan of action initiated by the government to achieve a stated goal:

a)

Ordinance

b)

Political Party

c)

Public Policy

d)

Electoral College

8.

This is a nation in which power rests with the citizens and is exercised by their elected representatives:

a)

A Republic

b)

A Monarchy

c)

An Oligarchy

d)

A Feudalist State

9.

A body of electors from each state who cast votes to elect the president and vice president.

a)

Economic System

b)

Monarchy

c)

Direct Democracy

d)

Electoral College

10.

This is a meeting of party members to choose party officials (leaders) or nominees to elect to office.

a)

Council

b)

Caucus

c)

Alliance

d)

Committee

11.

This is a formal discussion between candidates about issues, where a moderator poses questions and allows for timed answers from each candidate.

a)

Debate

b)

Convention

c)

Committee

d)

Council Meeting

12.

The candidate who wins the most votes across the entire country has won the:

a)

Popular Vote

b)

Electoral Vote

13.

The candidate who received 270 (or more) electoral votes has won the:

a)

Popular Vote

b)

Electoral Vote

14.

To win the Presidency of the United States, a candidate needs to win:

a)

The Popular Vote (they had the most votes from people across the country)

b)

The Electoral Vote (they had 270 votes in the Electoral College)

c)

Both

d)

Neither

15.

This is an organized group that shares a common goal and tries to promote their interests by influencing government policymaking.

a)

Two Party System

b)

Precinct

c)

Think Tank

d)

Interest Group

16.

An organized effort to influence the political process and persuade government officials to favor or oppose a specific issue.

a)

Lobbying

b)

Think Tank

c)

Interest Group

d)

Political Action Committee

17.

An organization that raises and distributes funds (money) to candidates running for office.

a)

Think Tank

b)

Precinct

c)

Interest Group

d)

Political Action Committee (PAC)

18.

What is the proper name for bringing a lawsuit against someone (suing someone)?

a)

Litigation

b)

Precinct

c)

PAC

d)

Agenda

19.

What do you call a person who tries to influence government officials to favor or oppose action on a specific issue?

a)

PAC

b)

Think Tank

c)

Lobbyist

20.

What do you call the local voting district of a city or town?

a)

A Precinct

b)

A Lobby

c)

A PAC

d)

A Think Tank

21.

This is a set of priorities to accomplish for public action:

a)

A Two Party System

b)

A Committee

c)

A Precinct

d)

A Public Agenda

22.

What is an organization of scholars and policy experts who study public issues and write articles and books that summarize their research?

a)

A Political Action Committee (PAC)

b)

A Think Tank

c)

A Lobbyist

d)

A Precinct

23.

What is the main goal of a political party?

a)

To win elections.

b)

To gain followers.

c)

To make a candidate rich.

d)

To lose elections.

24.

Which four things do Political Parties do?

a)
  • - Recruit Candidates
    - Inform Voters
    - Write Laws
    - Support Campaigns

b)

- Recruit Candidates
- Raise Money
- Attend Meetings

  • - Organize Elections

c)
  • - Recruit Candidates
    - Inform Voters
    - Organize Elections
    - Support Campaigns

d)
  • - Recruit Candidates

  • - Attend Meetings

  • - Inform Voters

  • - Organize Elections

25.

What is one positive impact political parties have on our country?

a)

They encourage new ideas and encourage voting in elections.

b)

The put more money into the election process.

c)

They discourage people from voting in elections.

d)

They encourage people to only think about a limited number of issues.

26.

How do Third Parties impact the American political system?

a)

Third Parties usually win elections.

b)

Third Parties usually take votes away from the two Major parties.

c)

Third Parties have no impact on the political system at all.

d)

Third Parties help support the Major Parties.

27.

What are the qualifications to be President of the United States?

a)
  • - Be 35 Years Old
    - Be a Resident of the US for 14 years.

  • - Be a Natural Born Citizen

b)
  • - Be 30 Years Old

  • - Be a Resident of the US for 15 years.

  • - Be a Naturalized Citizen

c)
  • - Be 35 Years Old.

  • - Be a Resident of the US for 7 years.

    • - Be a Natural Born Citizen.

d)
  • - Be 25 Years Old

  • - Live in Your Home State your whole life.

  • - Have a Law Degree

28.

What is one of the main things people look for in a political candidate?

a)

A Lot of Money

b)

A College Education

c)

Business Experience

d)

Political Experience

29.

What or who sets the requirements to hold a political office at the state or national level in America?

a)

National or State Supreme Courts

b)

National or State Congress

c)

National or State Constitutions

d)

The King of England

30.

In the Electoral College, how does each state determine how many Electors each state receives?

a)

It is based on the number of representatives in each state (House of Representatives + Senate)

b)

Electors are equal for each state.

c)

It is based on what percentage of land each state occupies in the United States.

d)

It is based on how many people are registered to vote in each state.

31.

Which statement is true about the Electoral College system in America?

a)

The President is directly elected by the people of the US.

b)

The President is not directly elected by the people of the US.

c)

The President has to win all 50 states to win the Presidency.

32.

Jon felt very strongly about an issue in the news. He wrote to his representative in Congress and expressed his feelings on the issue. Then he wrote a short article for the newspaper about it. Which statement describes Jon's activities?

a)

Jon was acting as a lobbyist.

b)

Jon was forming his own political party.

c)

Jon was endorsing a candidate for president.

d)

Jon was raising money for a political party.

33.

Which party is referred to as "Liberal" and is represented by a Donkey?

a)

Republican

b)

Democrat

34.

Which party is referred to as "Conservative" and is represented by an Elephant?

a)

Republican

b)

Democrat

35.

Which political party wants higher taxes to help the government pay for more services?

a)

Republican

b)

Democrat

36.

Which party wants lower taxes and more personal accountability?

a)

Republican

b)

Democrat

37.

Which party has a large focus on protecting the environment?

a)

Republican

b)

Democrat

38.

Which party has a large focus on protecting businesses?

a)

Republican

b)

Democrat

39.

Which party wants more funding (money) for public schools?

a)

Republican

b)

Democrat

40.

Which party wants the national government to be more involved in citizens' lives and have more control over how the country is run?

a)

Republican

b)

Democrat

41.

Which party wants the national government to have less involvement in citizens' lives?

a)

Republican

b)

Democrat

42.

Which party has a desire to fund national healthcare for all people?

a)

Republican

b)

Democrat

43.

Which party wants to fund a strong military?

a)

Republican

b)

Democrat

44.

Which Amendment to the US Constitution changed the way the President and Vice President were elected?

a)

10th Amendment

b)

11th Amendment

c)

12th Amendment

d)

27th Amendment

45.

According to the 12th Amendment, how are the President and Vice President elected?

a)

The President is the candidate who got the most votes, the Vice President is the candidate who got the second most votes.

b)

The President and Vice President run as a team, and are elected separately.

c)

The 12th Amendment eliminates the office of Vice President.

d)

The President picks their Vice President after the election is over.