1. Political Parties

2. political action committee Socialist Party third party
Vocabulary – Write this vocabulary in the left hand column of your notes. Leave 2-4 lines between each word.
Communist Party
Platform
Democratic Party
Lobbying
Libertarian Party
Lobbyist
Republican Party
political action committee
Socialist Party
third party
special interest
Candidate
interest group

24. Two-Party System Party Review
Because two parties have always dominated in US history we refer to America as having a ______ _________ _________?
Two-Party System

25. False – the Constitution says nothing about political parties
Party Review
True or false – the US Constitution established the Two-Party System?
False – the Constitution says nothing about political parties

26. Democrats & Republicans
Party Review
The two parties that have dominated for more than 150 years are:
Democrats & Republicans

27. Republicans Party Review
Of the major parties, which one is most associated with wanting to cut taxes?
Republicans

28. Which third party wants little to no government interference?
Party Review
Which third party wants little to no government interference?
Libertarians

29. Democrats, Socialists, & Communists
Party Review
Which US political parties would likely approve of a plan to help unemployed workers?
Democrats, Socialists, & Communists

30. Republicans & Libertarians
Party Review
Which US political parties would disapprove of a tax on businesses to clean up the environment?
Republicans & Libertarians

31. Democrats, Socialists, & Communists
Party Review
Which US political parties would likely approve of a plan to provide cheaper healthcare?
Democrats, Socialists, & Communists

32. Communists Party Review
Which US political party would likely approve of a plan for the government to take over all businesses?
Communists