Street Smart Civics Edition Quiz

What is the main objective of the game show 'Street Smart Civics Edition'?

• To explore historical landmarks

• To test knowledge on political parties

• To discuss environmental issues

• To entertain with comedy sketches

Which two political parties are the most competitive in the United States?

• Democratic Party and Republican Party

• Tea Party and Birthday Party

• Green Party and Libertarian Party

• Socialist Party and Communist Party

During George Washington's presidency, which two figures had differing views that led to the two-party system?

• Alexander Hamilton and Thomas Jefferson

• Abraham Lincoln and Andrew Johnson

• Franklin D. Roosevelt and Harry Truman

• John F. Kennedy and Richard Nixon

Does the U.S. Constitution explicitly require the existence of only two main political parties?

• Yes, it mandates two parties

• No, it does not specify the number of parties

• Yes, but only for presidential elections

• No, it requires three parties

What term is used for parties that are not the two major parties in the U.S.?

• Third parties

• Lesser parties

• Outside parties

• Minor parties

In which type of election are political parties involved in choosing members of the Electoral College?

• Presidential election

• Local election

• Runoff election

• Midterm election

What is the term for local or community-level involvement in political campaigns?

• Ratio level

• Grassroots level

• Federal level

• State level

Which major political party was founded in 1854 to oppose the expansion of slavery?

• Green Party

• Republican Party

• Democratic Party

• Libertarian Party

Who was the first president from the Republican Party?

• Abraham Lincoln

• Thomas Jefferson

• George Washington

• Theodore Roosevelt

What is one benefit of having only two major political parties in the U.S.?

• It limits voter choice

• It reduces political engagement

• It promotes stability and legitimacy

• It increases political corruption