Question

1. the left side of the political spectrum is most often associated with what political party?

a. republican
b. democrat
c. independent
d. libertarian

1. people who find themselves in the middle of the political spectrum are most likely to be considered

a. republican
b. democrat
c. independent
d. green

1. those who think that the role of government is to provide services to the less fortunate but to stay out of the personal lives of citizens would most likely vote

a. republican
b. democrat
c. libertarian
d. green party

1. a party that is concerned with one major issue is known as a

a. ideological party
b. single issue party
c. green party
d. libertarian party

1. those who think that the role of government is to enforce certain cultural norms and only provide basic services that benefit everyone is most likely to vote

a. republican
b. democrat
c. peace and freedom party
d. green party

1. a persons vote is likely influenced by

a. ideology
b. race
c. ethnicity
d. religion
e. all of the above

1. a group of people who share common goals and organize to influence government is known as a

a. political action committee
b. interest group
c. political party
d. lobbyist

Explanation:

• Question 7: In the United States, the Democratic Party is generally associated with the left - side of the political spectrum.
• Question 8: People in the middle of the political spectrum are often considered independent as they do not strongly align with the more left - leaning Democrats or right - leaning Republicans.
• Question 9: Libertarians believe in limited government intervention in personal lives but may support some social safety net programs.
• Question 10: A single - issue party focuses on one major issue.
• Question 11: The Republican Party in the US has a platform that includes enforcing certain cultural norms (in some aspects) and providing basic services.
• Question 12: A person's vote can be influenced by ideology (political beliefs), race (due to historical and social factors), ethnicity (cultural and community ties), and religion (moral and value - based stances).
• Question 13: An interest group is a group of people with common goals that organize to influence government.

Answer:

1. B. Democrat
2. C. Independent
3. C. Libertarian
4. B. Single Issue Party
5. A. Republican
6. E. All of the above
7. B. Interest group