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WorksheetsU.S. Political Parties Quiz
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
Which political party in the United States is considered more liberal or left-leaning?
Republican
Democratic
Independent
Libertarian
What is one of the benefits Republicans see in lowering taxes?
Increasing government control
More money for citizens to spend
Decreasing business growth
Reducing job creation
What is the main focus of the Republican party's economic policy?
Increasing government spending
Lowering taxes and shrinking government programs
Nationalizing industries
Increasing tariffs
How much does it cost to run a presidential campaign?
Thousands of dollars
Millions of dollars
Hundreds of millions of dollars
Billions of dollars
What determines the number of electoral votes a state gets?
The state's area
The state's population
The state's economy
The state's history
What type of system is the electoral college described as?
Proportional representation
Majority rule system
Direct democracy
Plurality system
What is a common activity mentioned for campaigns in Texas?
Barbecue suppers
Beach parties
Mountain hikes
City tours
What is the main purpose of organizing high profile rallies?
To raise money
To inspire voters
To recruit volunteers
To gain media attention
What do swing states do between elections?
Remain neutral
Swing back and forth between parties
Always vote Republican
Always vote Democrat
What is one strategy to attract swing state voters?
Ignore them
Select the right running mate
Focus only on blue states
Focus only on red states
What is the effect of choosing a diverse vice presidential candidate?
Decreases overall appeal
Boosts overall appeal
Has no effect
Guarantees a win
What does selecting a vice president from a different region help with?
Reducing campaign costs
Boosting regional appeal
Avoiding debates
Winning blue states
What is one way candidates try to sway undecided voters?
By offering free gifts
By holding public debates
By lowering taxes
By promising jobs
What is one challenge candidates face leading up to election day?
Lack of media coverage
Exhaustion from mudslinging
Shortage of funds
Limited public interest
What two political parties have been in power the longest in the history of the United States?
Green Party and Liberty Party
Free Soil Party and Whig Party
Democratic Party and Republican Party
Federalist Party and Libertarian Party
A political party is
organization seeking power and policy.
faction of congressmen or members of parliament.
interest group pressuring the government.
politician's celebration.
Political Parties are defined by the U.S. Constitution
TRUE
FALSE
First Tuesday after first Monday in November is the...
Primary Election
General Election
Electoral College
National Convention
These are surveys that help campaigns target their message
Lobbying
Sampling Error
Media
Polls
In every state, a list of electors is pledged to each
candidate
state
person in the primary
state legislator
