Exploring the Functionality of Political Parties

What is the main topic of this unit?

• The history of the United States

• Presidential elections and how they work

• The American Revolution

• The Civil War

What do donkeys and elephants represent in American politics?

• The two types of voters

• The two houses of Congress

• The two main political parties

• The two branches of government

What did George Washington think about political parties?

• He was indifferent to them

• He believed they were evil

• He thought they were necessary

• He supported them

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a political party?

• Can raise money for candidates

• Part of the government

• A group with a common goal

• Independent from the government

What is a political party's platform?

• A list of beliefs and policies

• A list of candidates

• A fundraising strategy

• A campaign slogan

Who are the most influential people in a political party?

• Volunteers

• Leaders

• Activists

• Voters

What is the role of activists in a political party?

• To make laws

• To fund the government

• To run for office

• To organize rallies and campaigns

What is one of the main roles of political parties?

• To create laws

• To nominate candidates for office

• To fund the government

• To run the elections

How do political parties influence policy?

• By lobbying and getting people elected

• By organizing protests

• By running the government

• By creating laws directly

Who created the symbols for the Democratic and Republican parties?

• George Washington

• Thomas Nast

• Abraham Lincoln

• Benjamin Franklin