Political Parties - American Studies

Which political party tends to favor a large role for the government?

• Democrats

• Republicans

• Neither

• Both

Which political party tends to oppose a large role for the government?

• Democrats

• Republicans

• Neither

• Both

Which political party tends to get more support from minority voters and people of color?

• Democrats

• Republicans

• Neither

• Both

Which political party tends to get more support from white voters?

• Democrats

• Republicans

• Neither

• Both

Which political party was very successful in the south BEFORE the Civil Rights movement?

• Democrats

• Republicans

• Neither

• Both

Which political party has been very successful in the south SINCE the Civil Rights movement?

• Democrats

• Republicans

• Neither

• Both

Which political party was created around the time of the Civil War to be an anti-slavery party?

• Democrats

• Republicans

• Neither

• Both

Because of the Great Depression, which political party increased the federal government's influence on the economy?

• Democrats

• Republicans

• Neither

• Both

Which political party has seen significant shifts over time in what kind of voters it appeals to?

• Democrats

• Republicans

• Neither

• Both

Which political party tends to get more support from urban areas (cities/big population centers)?

• Democrats

• Republicans

• Neither

• Both