Elections

Question 1

Which spending increase would the Democratic Party likely support?

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Education

Question 2

A group of voters with similar views who work together to elect candidates & pass laws is called a:

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political party

Question 3

Which party believes the federal gov should take an active role in citizens' lives, & supports more social programs?

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Democrats

Question 4

Which of these is a constitutional requirement to run for Congress?

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a US citizen

Question 5

Mia runs for FL governor. However, she's disqualified, & must drop out of the race. Why?

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Mia is not a Florida resident.

Question 6

Why might a local newspaper endorse Mayor Jones in a state senate race over her opponent?

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She is an elected official

Question 7

"We, the workers, should take power from the wealthy." Which party would likely agree?

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Communist

Question 8

"Ruby is pro-immigration & pro-military! Vote for Ruby!" What can we assume about the candidate?

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Ruby is running for president.

Question 9

What are the names of the two major political parties in the US today?

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Democratic and Republican

Question 10

"Support candidates who want to cut spending!" Which party might support this headline's view?

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Republican

Question 11

Which party that believes the federal gov should take a less active role and have less social programs?

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Republicans

Question 12

Which best explains the purpose of the FL Constitution limiting the governor to 2 terms?

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To protect against tyranny in FL

Question 13

Which party supports the idea that the purpose of gov is to protect freedom; a "live & let live" philosophy?

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Libertarians

Question 14

Which issue represents a basic disagreement between Republicans & Democrats?

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responsibilities of government

Question 15

"Grant wins against all odds!" Why might this have been a difficult election for Grant to win?

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He has less political experience than his opponent

Question 16

"The purpose of the military is for direct defense only." Which party might agree with this?

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Libertarian

Question 17

A political party that is not 1 of the 2 major parties in a nation is:

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A third party

Question 18

A written statement about the goals of a political party/the stance they take on issues is a:

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Political platform

Question 19

Which US political party is represented by this image?

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Democrat

Question 20

Which US political party is represented by this image?

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Republican

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