Party History
Which Party?
Spectrum
Party Functions
Minor Parties
100
First Republican president
Who is Lincoln
100
for marriage equality
What is the Democratic Party
100
The middle of the spectrum
What is moderate
100
Campaign for candidates
What is informing and activating supporters
100
Arises in times of economic hardship
What is an Economic Protest party
200
The issue over which the Republican Party formed
What is slavery
200
Less government involvement in business
What is the Republican Party
200
Just left of the middle
What is the Democratic Party
200
Conducting business in government
What is governing
200
Focuses on one public-policy matter
What is a Single-Issue party
300
The event that brought the Democratic Party's return to the presidency in 1932
What is the Great Depression
300
supports Green Energy initiatives
What is both Democratic & Republican Parties
300
The right side of the spectrum
What is conservative
300
Name a candidate for public office
What is nominating candidates
300
Splits away from one of the major parties
What is a Splinter party
400
The first two political parties in the US
What are the Federalists and Democratic-Republicans
400
Free market economy
What is the Republican Party
400
Political label located on the far left of the spectrum
What is radical
400
Party out of power plays the role of "loyal opposition"
What is the watchdog function
400
Based on a particular set of beliefs
What is an Ideological party
500
The two factions that came from the Democratic Party in the 1800s
What are Democrats and Whigs
500
Increased gun control
What is the Democratic Party
500
Political label located on the far right of the spectrum
What is reactionary
500
Ensures the good performance of candidates & office holders
What is the bonding agent function
500
A particular minor party primarily focused on the environment
What is the Green Party
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