Political Parties

Lower taxes and smaller government.

• D

• R

Usually raise taxes to support government programs.

• D

• R

Wants to cut military spending

• D

• R

Higher taxes and larger government.

• D

• R

Supports military spending.

• D

• R

A function of a political party is…

• Making sure all eligible voters are registered.

• Working with other political parties to ensure fair campaigns.

• Helping to get information to the public concerning important issues.

• Safeguarding first amendment rights.

Where would you find a political party’s stance on issues?

• in their platform.

• in a televised debate.

• a campaign commercial.

• in the Constitution of the United States.

Political parties serve an important role because they

• provide leadership in Congress

• select candidates.

• listen to citizen concerns

• all of the above

What are the names of the two major political parties in the United States today?

• Green and Libertarian

• Socialist and Communist

• Democrats and Repubilcans

• Libertarians and Constitutionalists

The statement below is from a political party platform.

We, the workers and our allies, need to take power from the hands of the wealthy few, their corporations, and their political operatives.

Which political party’s position is represented in the statement?

• Communist

• Democratic

• Republican

• Socialist