2008 civics test · Question 45 · System of Government
What are the two major political parties in the United States?
One of the 20 questions for the 65/20 special consideration
Official answer
- Democratic and Republican
What this means
The two major political parties in the United States are the Democratic Party and the Republican Party.
These two parties have led American politics for well over a century. Most presidents, senators, representatives, and governors belong to one of them. Other parties exist and can run candidates, but the Democrats and Republicans are by far the largest.
The answer is simply “Democratic and Republican.”
Why this is on the test
American politics is dominated by two parties, and this 2008 question simply asks you to name them.
How this question is asked
On the 2008 civics test, the officer asks up to 10 of the 100 questions out loud and you pass by answering 6 correctly. You answer in your own words. There is no multiple choice and nothing to write down for the civics portion.
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