U.S. Political Parties Quiz

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