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WorksheetsCE.8a Understanding Political Parties (2023 Standards)
Total questions: 23
Worksheet time: 12mins
What is a political party?
A group of judges who interpret laws
An organized group of people with similar ideas about government
A committee that writes textbooks
A team of scientists working on public health
Which of the following is NOT a function of a political party?
Recruiting and nominating candidates
Educating voters about campaign issues
Organizing sports events
Monitoring the actions of officeholders
Who led the Federalist Party in the late 1700s?
Thomas Jefferson
Alexander Hamilton
Abraham Lincoln
George Washington
Which party favored stronger state governments and more individual rights in the late 1700s?
Federalists
Democratic-Republicans
Republican Party
Green Party
When was the Democratic Party established?
1850s
1820s
1770s
1900s
Which major U.S. political party was founded in the 1850s?
Democratic Party
Republican Party
Federalist Party
Libertarian Party
What is the main goal of political parties during elections?
To win elections
To write novels
To organize parades
To build schools
Which of the following is an example of a third party in the U.S.?
Republican Party
Democratic Party
Green Party
Federalist Party
Political parties provide opportunities for citizens to:
Participate in the political process
Become professional athletes
Learn foreign languages
Travel internationally
Which of the following is a function of political parties?
Fundraising for candidates
Building highways
Teaching math
Running hospitals
Who led the Democratic-Republican Party?
Alexander Hamilton
Thomas Jefferson
Abraham Lincoln
John Adams
What do third parties in the U.S. often focus on?
Specific issues
Winning every election
International relations
Sports competitions
Which of the following is NOT a major U.S. political party today?
Democratic Party
Republican Party
Federalist Party
Libertarian Party
Political parties help candidates win elections by:
Organizing and fundraising
Writing poetry
Building bridges
Teaching science
Monitoring the actions of officeholders is a function of political parties because it:
Ensures accountability
Promotes sportsmanship
Increases profits
Reduces taxes
Which party is NOT considered a third party in the U.S.?
Green Party
Libertarian Party
Republican Party
Constitution Party
The American political process is mainly driven by:
Two major political parties
Only third parties
Local governments
International organizations
Which of the following is an example of educating voters about campaign issues?
Hosting debates
Building playgrounds
Selling merchandise
Organizing marathons
Which of the following is a function of political parties?
Nominating candidates for public office
Making movies
Running restaurants
Designing clothes
Which party was led by Alexander Hamilton?
Democratic-Republican Party
Federalist Party
Republican Party
Green Party
Which of the following best describes the role of political parties in government?
They operate private businesses
They create laws independently of elected officials
They organize citizens to influence government policies
They manage international trade agreements
Which party is known for advocating environmental issues in the U.S.?
Democratic Party
Federalist Party
Green Party
Republican Party
What is one way political parties help voters make informed choices?
By building public parks
By providing information about candidates and their platforms
By selling campaign merchandise
By organizing sports tournaments
