Unit 7: Political Parties QUIZ study Guide
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The declared policy of a political party, expressing their political ideas and beliefs. – Platform
A group of people who share similar political beliefs. – Political parties
Advertisements that appear on T.V., radio, magazines, and newspapers for a candidate that must include the candidate’s name, his/her party
affiliation, and who paid for the ad. – Political ad
Any and all political parties in the United States other than one of the two major political parties. – Third parties
A system where two major political parties dominate politics within a government. –Two-party system
Democratic Party
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Favor using the power of government to provide high quality public education, affordable healthcare, and a growing economy. Want to limit the
influence of special interest groups and lobbyists and ensure that government is accountable to the people.
Concerned about accountability of government, jobs, women and families, civil rights, immigration, and protecting land and water use.
Republican Party
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Stand for less government interference, more private enterprise, lower taxes, a strong foreign policy, and greater personal freedom.
Believe this approach will most promote economic growth and job creation, which benefits all Americans.
Socialist Party
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Developed in reaction to the Industrial Revolution and the horrible social conditions it produced.
Sought to correct these injustices by having public ownership of energy, resources, transportation, housing and other basic industries, and by
providing free services in health and education.
Communist Party
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Opposes cuts to social services and education, and tax breaks to corporations, while it supports the Affordable Care Act, Medicaid expansion,
immigration rights, and LGBT rights.
Capitalism (private businesses) will fail and the workers would abolish private ownership of property in exchange for state ownership
Libertarian Party
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Key word = “liberty”
Favor less government and more personal freedom. They favor freedom of speech and religion, the free market economy, reduced taxation,
reduced government spending, personal privacy, states’ rights, and the right to carry guns.
Unit 7: Political Parties QUIZ study Guide
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
The declared policy of a political party, expressing their political ideas and beliefs. – Platform
A group of people who share similar political beliefs. – Political parties
Advertisements that appear on T.V., radio, magazines, and newspapers for a candidate that must include the candidate’s name, his/her party
affiliation, and who paid for the ad. – Political ad
Any and all political parties in the United States other than one of the two major political parties. – Third parties
A system where two major political parties dominate politics within a government. –Two-party system
Democratic Party


Favor using the power of government to provide high quality public education, affordable healthcare, and a growing economy. Want to limit the
influence of special interest groups and lobbyists and ensure that government is accountable to the people.
Concerned about accountability of government, jobs, women and families, civil rights, immigration, and protecting land and water use.
Republican Party
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
Stand for less government interference, more private enterprise, lower taxes, a strong foreign policy, and greater personal freedom.
Believe this approach will most promote economic growth and job creation, which benefits all Americans.
Socialist Party
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
Developed in reaction to the Industrial Revolution and the horrible social conditions it produced.
Sought to correct these injustices by having public ownership of energy, resources, transportation, housing and other basic industries, and by
providing free services in health and education.
Communist Party
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
Opposes cuts to social services and education, and tax breaks to corporations, while it supports the Affordable Care Act, Medicaid expansion,
immigration rights, and LGBT rights.
Capitalism (private businesses) will fail and the workers would abolish private ownership of property in exchange for state ownership
Libertarian Party
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Key word = “liberty”
Favor less government and more personal freedom. They favor freedom of speech and religion, the free market economy, reduced taxation, reduced
government spending, personal privacy, states’ rights, and the right to carry guns.