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Political Parties and Elections
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political parties in the US
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Which two terms go together?
conservative, Democrat
liberal, Republican
conservative, Rebuplican
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What is Rule of Law?
Citizens can vote for a representative
The principle that people essentially rule themselves and each other
The principle that the people are governed by laws and not others
Everyone can vote for a representative
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Fewer regulation on guns
Democrat
Republican
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The First Amendment guarantees...
religion, trial by jury, speech
religion, press, speech
speech, religion, bear arms
press, slavery, religion
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In which type of election would voters choose someone to fill an empty postition due to unforeseen circumstance?
General election
Consolidated general election
Special election
Primary election
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This color is associated with the Republican Party.
red
blue
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This animal is associated with the Democratic Party.
elephant
donkey
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In this election, candidates are elected for national, state and county offices.
consolidated general election
special election
direct primary
general election
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This is where presidential candidates are officially nominated by their party
General election
Party platform
Primary election
National convention
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In this election, candidates are picked to run in the general election.
special election
primary
consolidated general election
general election
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Which election may require you to declare a political party?
General election
None of these
Primary election
Consolidated General election
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Against abortion
Democrat
Republican
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Supports full LGBTQ rights
Democrat
Republican
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The Eighth Amendment to the Constitution deals with:
excessive bail and punishment
right to bear arms
freedom of speech
illegal searches and seizures
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What is the 2nd amendment
citizens do not have to house soldiers
freeodom of speech,press,assmebly,petition and religion
no unreasonable search or arrest
civilians have the right to bear arms
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In the US this is an example of a third party
Democrats
Libertarians
Republicans
Independent
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What does checks and balances achieve?
A scale the government uses for money.
Allows the President to write checks.
Gives the president their powers.
Creates balance between the 3 branches of government.
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Increased taxes to provide social programs
Democrat
Republican
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These were the FIRST two political parties in the US.
Libertarians and Democrats
Democrats and Republicans
Federalists and Republicans
Federalists and Democratic-Republicans
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This party was created to oppose slavery.
Democrats
Republicans
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This person was a leader of a third party
John Kennedy
Abraham Lincoln
Ross Perot
Joe Biden
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Less federal involvement in education
Democrat
Republican
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The Fifth Amendment to the Constitution guarantees
Powers not given to the Federal government are reserved for the States
The right to bear arms
The rights of those accused of a crime
The right to be free from unreasonable search and seizure
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Definition of Federalism
People control the government and make all the decisions
A government that gives direct power to Congress and other powers to states
The government owns everything and does not allow opposition of the leader
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This was the first president of the Republican party
Jefferson
Lincoln
Buchanan
Hamilton
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Supports universal preschool for all kids
Democrat
Republican
