Political Parties
What is a group of people with similar ideas about how the country should be run?
A political party.
What is the purpose of a political party?
To persuade voters and influence the government.
Who was the first Democratic president?
Andrew Jackson.
What do political parties do to persuade voters?
Work together to persuade voters.
What do we call a party's beliefs and ideas about government?
Democrats and Republicans
What do we call a party's beliefs and ideas about government?
A platform.
Name one Republican president who served in the 20th century.
Theodore Roosevelt, Dwight D. Eisenhower, or Ronald Reagan.
What is an election?
A process to select candidates for office.
What is a party’s set of plans to solve problems called?
A platform
How can we find out more about a party’s platform?
By visiting their website.
What year did Abraham Lincoln become president?
1861
What is the role of a candidate in an election?
To represent a party in elections.
Who was the first Republican president?
Abraham Lincoln.
What might be a common goal for both parties?
A safe place to live.
Who was president during World War II and was a Democrat?
Franklin D. Roosevelt.
How do political parties influence the government?
By creating policies and advocating for legislation.
Name one Democratic president.
Franklin D. Roosevelt, John F. Kennedy, or Barack Obama
Name a president who served during the Great Depression and was a Democrat.
Franklin D. Roosevelt.
Name a famous speech given by a Republican president.
"The Gettysburg Address" or "A Time for Choosing"
Why is it important to understand a party's platform?
To make informed voting decisions.