Political Parties Review

What is the main purpose of a political party?

• To run the government

• To elect candidates

• To raise money for policies

• All of the above

What are the two major political parties in the United States?

• Federalist and Green

• Democratic and Republican

• Libertarian and Progressive

• Democratic and Federalist

Which party is generally associated with smaller government and lower taxes?

• Democratic

• Republican

• Green

• Constitution

Which party is generally associated with government-funded healthcare?

• Republican

• Democratic

• Libertarian

• Constitution

What is a "third party"?

• A major political party

• A party other than Democratic or Republican

• A party that only runs for president

• None of the above

What issue does the Green Party focus on the most?

• Healthcare

• The environment

• Lower taxes

• Immigration

Why is it hard for third parties to win elections in the U.S.?

• They have less money

• They get less media coverage

• The "winner-takes-all" system

• All of the above

What does the Republican Party generally support for the economy?

• Higher taxes for businesses

• Fewer regulations on businesses

• More government programs

• None of the above

What is the "spoiler effect"?

• When a major party changes its platform

• When a third party takes votes away from a major party candidate

• When there are no clear winners in an election

• None of the above

What did the Democratic-Republican Party support in the 1790s?

• A strong national government

• Power for state governments

• Industrial growth

• None of the above