Democrats
Republicans
"3rd" Parties
Elections
Policy and Law
100

What animal reperesents the Democratic Party?

A Donkey

100

What animal represents the Republican party?

An Elephant

100

What is a "3rd party"?

A political party that isnt the DEMS or REPS

100

What is the main role of political parties in elections?

Select/Support the candidates

100

What is a parties main job in gov. after an election?

Help Organize the Gov.

200

True/False: Originally, the democratic party opposed the abolishment of slavery

True

200

Who is considerd the 1st Republican to be president?

Abraham Lincoln

200

What is the main focus of the Green Party?

Environmental problems

200

Who was the Democratic candidate in the 2024 Presidential Election?

Daily Double: Republican Candidate?

Kamala Harris

DD: Donald Trump

200

What do we call it when a party has more seats in a house of Congress?

a Majority

300

What president is credited with creating the Democratic Party?

Andrew Jackson

300

What "size" should the federal gov. be, according to republicans?

Small

300

What is an example of a "3rd Party"?

Libertarians, Green Party, TEA Party, etc.

300

What do we call the official stances/views of a party?

Platform

300

What do we call it when a party has fewer seats in a house of Congress?

a Minority

400

What side of the political spectrm do Democrats typically fall?

The Left

400

What do we call the people on the right of the political spectrum, where Republicans are typically found?

Conservatives

400

Why do 3rd parties struggle is US elections?

They are not as known/advertised as DEM or REP candidates

400

What is one way parties spend money to show their candidates to the public?

Ads, Signage, Billboards, etc.

400

Who curently has the majority in the senate, Republicans or Democrats?

Republicans

500

What are 2 stances/policies that modern Democrats typically support?

Anti-Gun, Pro-Choice, Progressive Taxes, Pro-Immigration, Universal Healthcare, Green/Environmental Initiatives, Progressive Taxes

500

When it comes to the wealthy/rich, what do republicans think we should do with taxes?

Keep taxes low so money can be put back into the economy

500

What is one way parties/candidates can get their opinons out, by "arguing" with other candidates?

Debates

500

What do we call the campaigns to rally support for the vote/elections

"Get-Out-The-Vote"

500

What does the majority get to decide in a house of Congress?

the agenda/schedule/What to figure out first

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