House and Senate
How many Senators are there?
100
The Green Party's platform is...
Environmentalism; nonviolence; social justice; participatory democracy; anti-war; anti-racism
An organization that works to win elections, make laws, and run the government
What is a Political Party?
Who was the leader of the Federalist Party?
Alexander Hamilton
In a two party system, if you vote for a third party candidates, people may say you have _____ your vote.
How long does someone serve in the House of Representatives?
2 years
The name of America's first political party
The Federalists
a political party in the United States known for its historic opposition to the sale or consumption of alcoholic beverages
Who was the leader of the Democratic Republic Party?
Thomas Jefferson
If Republicans led by Lincoln freed the slaves, why did most African Americans later end up voting Democrat?
There was a shift in the Democratic and Republican Parties
Tax Bills must start here
Democratic Republicans/Anti-Federalists
a political party in the United States that promotes a religious conservative view of the principles and intents of the United States Constitution.
A political party other than the Democrats or Republicans is called a
Third Party
What is a political moderate?
How long are senators elected for?
6 years
Third Party
the porcupine
The symbol for the Libertarian Party.
If third parties hardly ever win elections, why are they still super important?
They influence the two major parties.
a supporter of policies that are socially progressive and promote social welfare
What is a liberal?
Congressional chamber based on representation
House of Representatives
This third party civil liberties, non-interventionism, laissez-faire capitalism, and limiting the size and scope of government
What is the Libertarian Party?
a political system where more than two meaningfully-distinct political parties regularly run for office and win elections.
What is a multi-party system?
The Party of the elite
Federalists
A party that is traditional and not usually liking or trusting change, especially sudden change.
What is a Conservative?