Question

which party?: place a check in the correct column.
d: democratic; r: republican

statement | d | r

1. represented by blue
2. nickname is the grande old party
3. symbol is a donkey
4. franklin d. roosevelt was a part of this party
5. formed in 1854
6. supports government efforts to provide health care
7. in favor of the government having strict rules for business

1. changed over time to support a more limited government
2. believes the government should help care for the poor and elderly
3. think businesses and the u.s. economy should be free to operate without government interference

Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze each statement based on U.S. political party knowledge (Democratic - D, Republican - R):

Statement 11: Represented by blue

• Democratic Party is represented by blue.
• Check: D

Statement 12: Nickname is the Grand Old Party (GOP)

• Republican Party is nicknamed GOP.
• Check: R

Statement 13: Symbol is a donkey

• Democratic Party’s symbol is a donkey.
• Check: D

Statement 14: Franklin D. Roosevelt was a part of this party

• Franklin D. Roosevelt was a Democrat.
• Check: D

Statement 15: Formed in 1854

• Republican Party was formed in 1854.
• Check: R

Statement 16: Supports government efforts to provide health care

• Democratic Party supports government - led health care (e.g., Obamacare).
• Check: D

Statement 17: In favor of the government having strict rules for business

• Democratic Party favors stricter business regulations.
• Check: D

Statement 18: Changed over time to support a more limited government

• Republican Party has shifted toward limited government.
• Check: R

Statement 19: Believes the government should help care for the poor and elderly

• Democratic Party advocates for social welfare programs.
• Check: D

Statement 20: Think businesses and the U.S. economy should be free to operate without government interference

• Republican Party supports free - market, limited government intervention.
• Check: R

Final Answers (with checks):

Statement	D	R
12. Nickname is the Grande Old Party		✔️
13. Symbol is a donkey	✔️
14. Franklin D. Roosevelt was a part of this party	✔️
15. Formed in 1854		✔️
16. Supports government efforts to provide health care	✔️
17. In favor of the government having strict rules for business	✔️
18. Changed over time to support a more limited government		✔️
19. Believes the government should help care for the poor and elderly	✔️
20. Think businesses and the U.S. economy should be free to operate without government interference		✔️

Answer:

To solve this, we analyze each statement based on U.S. political party knowledge (Democratic - D, Republican - R):

Statement 11: Represented by blue

• Democratic Party is represented by blue.
• Check: D

Statement 12: Nickname is the Grand Old Party (GOP)

• Republican Party is nicknamed GOP.
• Check: R

Statement 13: Symbol is a donkey

• Democratic Party’s symbol is a donkey.
• Check: D

Statement 14: Franklin D. Roosevelt was a part of this party

• Franklin D. Roosevelt was a Democrat.
• Check: D

Statement 15: Formed in 1854

• Republican Party was formed in 1854.
• Check: R

Statement 16: Supports government efforts to provide health care

• Democratic Party supports government - led health care (e.g., Obamacare).
• Check: D

Statement 17: In favor of the government having strict rules for business

• Democratic Party favors stricter business regulations.
• Check: D

Statement 18: Changed over time to support a more limited government

• Republican Party has shifted toward limited government.
• Check: R

Statement 19: Believes the government should help care for the poor and elderly

• Democratic Party advocates for social welfare programs.
• Check: D

Statement 20: Think businesses and the U.S. economy should be free to operate without government interference

• Republican Party supports free - market, limited government intervention.
• Check: R

Final Answers (with checks):

Statement	D	R
12. Nickname is the Grande Old Party		✔️
13. Symbol is a donkey	✔️
14. Franklin D. Roosevelt was a part of this party	✔️
15. Formed in 1854		✔️
16. Supports government efforts to provide health care	✔️
17. In favor of the government having strict rules for business	✔️
18. Changed over time to support a more limited government		✔️
19. Believes the government should help care for the poor and elderly	✔️
20. Think businesses and the U.S. economy should be free to operate without government interference		✔️