Political

Lower taxes and smaller government.

• 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.

Which statement regarding third parties is best is most accurate?

• Third party candidates are very competitive in elections.

• Third party candidates have as many financial resources as the two major political parties.

• Third party’s biggest obstacle is limiting how many candidates are on the election ballot.

• Third party election victories are often on the local and state level.

Independent voters are…

• Do not support a particular political party

• Vote for candidates of only one party

• Republicans

• Democrats

Which ideology would favor change including more government

involvement?

• Conservative

• Liberal

Which ideology goes with reducing government for more growth of businesses?

• Conservative

• Liberal

Well-known president was Abraham Lincoln, who ended slavery and the Civil War

• D

• R

Group of people who share the same views about the way power and government should be used in the country or society

• Government

• Society

• Political Party

• Communists

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