Civics 10 chapter test review

Which position was part of the Green Party's 2012 political platform?

• support Medicare for all to replace recently passed healthcare bill
• oppose efforts to privatize or offer vouchers for Medicare
• offer investment account option to supplement Social Security
• phase out Social Security and offer a voluntary retirement system

Which political party includes all the listed items in their platform: social justice, equal opportunity, environmental protections?

• Green Party
• America First Party
• Constitution Party
• Libertarian Party

In the 2000 presidential election, neither the Democratic Party candidate Al Gore nor the Republican Party candidate George W. Bush won a majority of the popular vote. The Green Party candidate, Ralph Nader, won under 3% of the popular vote. George W. Bush won the election. Based on this summary and your knowledge of the Green Party's ideas about government, how did this third party affect the outcome of this presidential election?<br /><br />

• It took away votes from the Democratic Party.
• It gave votes to the Republican Party.
• It promoted the ideas of the Republican Party.
• It promoted the ideas of the Democratic Party.

What is one major difference in the political viewpoints of Republicans and Democrats?

• Republicans tend to oppose environmental regulations on business, while Democrats tend to support these regulations.
• Republicans tend to support unions in labor disputes, while Democrats tend to prefer limiting union power.
• Republicans tend to hold more liberal viewpoints, while Democrats tend to hold more conservative viewpoints.
• Republicans tend to oppose strict immigration laws, while Democrats tend to support stronger measures to stop illegal immigration.

What is one role of third parties in American politics?

• persuading the public on an issue that has been neglected by the major parties
• controlling the media coverage of national elections
• influencing the voter turnout during presidential elections
• encouraging the public to pressure major parties to work together on important issues

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?<br /><br />

• Democratic Party
• Green Party
• Libertarian Party
• Republican Party

Which statement describes an important political belief of the modern Republican Party?

• The U.S. economy performs best under as few government regulations as possible.
• Trade with other countries should be limited to protect U.S. businesses.
• The wealthiest citizens should take on an increased tax burden during economic crises.
• Labor unions are essential for protecting workers from exploitation by large corporations.

How does the Libertarian Party's support for lowering corporate taxes reflect its ideas about the role of government?

• It shows that the party supports less government involvement in the economy.
• It shows that the party prefers government restrictions on capitalism.
• It shows that the party favors government action toward economic equality.
• It shows that the party encourages the government to pass laws for corporations only.

Which modern political party most advocates for the U.S. government to have a small role in society?

• the Libertarian Party
• the Socialist Party
• the Republican Party
• the Democratic Party

There have been many political parties in the United States since 1787. Which political parties are currently active in the United States?

• Democratic, Libertarian, and Republican
• Democratic, Green, and Union
• Constitution, Labor, and Republican
• Democratic, Federalist, and Republican