Democrats
What animal reperesents the Democratic Party?
A Donkey
What animal represents the Republican party?
An Elephant
What is a "3rd party"?
A political party that isnt the DEMS or REPS
What is the main role of political parties in elections?
Select/Support the candidates
What is a parties main job in gov. after an election?
Help Organize the Gov.
True/False: Originally, the democratic party opposed the abolishment of slavery
True
Who is considerd the 1st Republican to be president?
Abraham Lincoln
What is the main focus of the Green Party?
Environmental problems
Who was the Democratic candidate in the 2024 Presidential Election?
Daily Double: Republican Candidate?
Kamala Harris
DD: Donald Trump
What do we call it when a party has more seats in a house of Congress?
a Majority
What president is credited with creating the Democratic Party?
Andrew Jackson
What "size" should the federal gov. be, according to republicans?
Small
What is an example of a "3rd Party"?
Libertarians, Green Party, TEA Party, etc.
What do we call the official stances/views of a party?
Platform
What do we call it when a party has fewer seats in a house of Congress?
a Minority
What side of the political spectrm do Democrats typically fall?
The Left
What do we call the people on the right of the political spectrum, where Republicans are typically found?
Conservatives
Why do 3rd parties struggle is US elections?
They are not as known/advertised as DEM or REP candidates
What is one way parties spend money to show their candidates to the public?
Ads, Signage, Billboards, etc.
Who curently has the majority in the senate, Republicans or Democrats?
Republicans
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
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
What is one way parties/candidates can get their opinons out, by "arguing" with other candidates?
Debates
What do we call the campaigns to rally support for the vote/elections
"Get-Out-The-Vote"
What does the majority get to decide in a house of Congress?
the agenda/schedule/What to figure out first