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Political Parties and Elections
Political Parties and Elections
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Review of MacGruder's 2009 American Governmenrt Chapter 5: Political Parties
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The _________________ is the symbol for the Republican party.
Bull-Moose
Elephant
Donkey
Eagle
2
In what ways do third parties have their effects felt the most?
They have debates
They win most of the elections
They influence the platforms of the major parties.
They force the major parties to form coalitions
3
Which of the following was not a Third Party in a Presidential election?
Libertarian Party
Ideological Party
Green Party
Socialist Party
4
Who are the electorate?
The general voting public
The voting members of State Congress
The people who elect the President
The voting members of Congress
5
Who was a 3rd party candidate in the 1992 Presidential Election?
John Anderson
Ross Perot
Theodore Roosevelt
Ralph Nader
6
A conservative would likely be a ?
Independent
Communist
Democrat
Republican
7
R, D, or I? This party usually helps businesses, religious groups and conservatives.
Independent
Republican
Democrat
8
If both major political parties support an issue, it has _______________ support.
Across-the-Aisle
Unanimous
Bipartisan
Partisan
9
Who was the first Democratic president?
Thomas Jefferson
Lyndon Johnson
Andrew Johnson
Andrew Jackson
10
R, D or I? Famous ones include Reagan, Dwight Eisenhower, Richard Nixon.
Independent
Republican
Democrat
11
R, D or I? Typically they want jobs, good education, health care, and help for immigrants.
Independent
Republican
Democrat
12
Their logo says "All power to the workers"
Communist
Republican
Libertarian
Democrat
13
What is a political party?
A festive gathering of people who enjoydiscussing politics
elected officials who seek to soften the impactof extremist
people with shared ideas who seek to controlgovernment
A set of political beliefs established by theConstitution
14
The current officeholder who is up for re-election is the ______________.
President
District Supervisor
Incumbent
Chairperson
15
Which political party won this election?
Green Party
Republicans
Democrats
Libertarian Party
16
A coalition is...
A government with split control in the House and Senate
A third-party based on rights for coal miners
A temporary alliance between usually opposing groups
17
Which political party believes personal freedom and very limited government interference ?
Socialists
Democrats
Communists
Libertarians
18
Which was the party of Abraham Lincoln?
Abolitionist Party
Democrat
Republican
Socialist Party
19
Another name for a voting district.
Township
Borough
Precinct
Ward
20
Elections held in the spring are called?
conventions
secret elections
primaries
general election
21
R, D or I? FDR, JFK, Woodrow Wilson, Thomas Jefferson
Independent
Democrat
Republican
Socialist
22
This party wants lower taxes, less government and more freedom.
Communists
Green
Democrat
Republican
23
Which 2 presidents are pictured here?
Bush and Clinton
Reagan and Bush
Reagan and Carter
Bush and Carter
24
When is the 2016 General Election?
March 15
Nov. 11
Nov. 8
Nov. 6
25
Which third party was originally formed to protect the environment?
OWL
Libertarian
Constitution
Green
