This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > General Knowledge > Indian Polity > Parties > System > Political Parties – Quiz 10 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Political Parties Quiz 10 (60 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. Who became the third President of the United States in 1801 and advocated for limited government and the pursuit of knowledge? A) John Adams. B) George Washington. C) Thomas Jefferson. D) James Madison. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Thomas Jefferson. 2. Who is a 'Partisan'? A) Disloyal party member. B) Staunch party member. C) Estranged party member. D) None of these. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Disloyal party member. 3. Strong support of a party and its policies A) Coalition. B) Partisanship. C) Bipartisan. D) Spoils system. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Partisanship. 4. In what Supreme Court case was a broadly national view of economic affairs set forth? A) Gibbons v. Ogden. B) McCulloch v. Maryland. C) Marbury v. Madison. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Gibbons v. Ogden. 5. What is one of the functions of political parties? A) Building roads and bridges. B) Managing the stock market. C) Recruiting and nominating candidates. D) Running hospitals and schools. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Recruiting and nominating candidates. 6. What kind of elections has the highest voter turnout? A) Local Elections. B) State Elections. C) Congressional Elections. D) Presidential Elections. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Presidential Elections. 7. Smaller, less powerful parties that currently exist in the United States. A) Incumbent. B) Major Parties. C) Third Parties. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Third Parties. 8. Which of the following parties is considered the MOST liberal? A) Republican. B) Libertarian. C) Democratic. D) Constitution. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Democratic. 9. Approves presidential appointments A) House of Representatives. B) Senate. C) Both. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Senate. 10. What does Full Faith and Credit mean? A) The requirement that states settle their differences with one another without the use of force. B) Each state must give one another's citizens all the "privileges and immunities" of their own citizens. C) Each state must return to a state criminals who flee across state lines. D) Each state must recognize the laws and proceedings of every other state. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Each state must recognize the laws and proceedings of every other state. 11. The National Women's Party (1913-1930) and the Right to Life Party (1970-present) are examples of which type of third party? A) Ideological party. B) Single-issue party. C) Splinter party. D) Economic protest party. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Single-issue party. 12. Which of the following founded the Democratic Party in the United States? A) Thomas Jefferson. B) Abraham Lincoln. C) Andrew Jackson. D) George Washington. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Andrew Jackson. 13. You were born in England but came to America at the age of 5 and have lived here ever since. Your parents were both British citizens. Which is true? A) You can become president because you are a naturalized citizen. B) You can become president because of the law of blood and soil. C) You cannot become president because you do not have a law degree. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) You cannot become president because you do not have a law degree. 14. Washington disapproved of political parties or "factions" because he thought ..... A) They would divide the country. B) They were good for the country. C) They were going to turn the country into a monarchy. D) They were useless. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) They would divide the country. 15. Which Supreme Court decision allowed the creation of Super PACs? A) Miranda v. Arizona. B) Free Speech v. FEC. C) Emily's List v. FEC. D) Citizens United v. FEC. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Citizens United v. FEC. 16. Political parties appeared in the United State shortly after the Constitution was adopted because A) Washington disliked Jefferson. B) Great Britain had a two-party system. C) The Constitution provides for a two-party system. D) Differences arose over political and economic issues. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Differences arose over political and economic issues. 17. Explains the rules for the Electoral College A) 24th Amendment. B) 12th Amendment. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) 12th Amendment. 18. Which Amendment lays out Presidential term limits? A) 27. B) 13. C) 19. D) 22. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) 22. 19. Which Supreme Court case allowed for the creation of Super PACs? A) EMILY's List v FEC. B) Citizens United v FEC. C) Free Speech v FEC. D) Electoral College v FEC. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Citizens United v FEC. 20. A political party that believes that the federal government should take a more active role in people's lives, particularly those who are in need A) Democratic. B) Socialist. C) Libertarian. D) Republican. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Democratic. 21. How have the Republicans used their party as an issue cue (the example I used in class)? A) "destroy" ISIS!. B) Cultivate additional ties with Iran. C) Substantially increase taxes on the top 1%. D) Decrease federal regulations over the business community. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) "destroy" ISIS!. 22. How many electoral votes are there in the U.S.? A) 538. B) 270. C) 268. D) 583. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) 538. 23. Which of the following is NOT a good predictor for who will vote in elections? A) Gender. B) Age. C) Education. D) Income. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Gender. 24. The ..... is the leader of the Executive Branch of our government. A) President. B) Whip. C) Speaker of the House. D) Majority Leader. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) President. 25. Republicans believe in a strong national government and stand for issues such as Free Healthcare and Socialized Medicine. A) False. B) True. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) False. 26. *Identifying Candidates*Emphasizing selected issues*Writing editorials and creating political cartoons*Broadcasting different points of viewWhat is the best title? A) Strategies for Evaluating campaigns. B) Electoral College process. C) Mass media's roles in elections. D) Role of political parties. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Mass media's roles in elections. 27. When was AITC formed A) 1995. B) 1999. C) 1998. D) 1994. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) 1998. 28. How many times in history has the winner of the popular vote not won the presidency? A) 6. B) 5. C) 4. D) 3. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) 5. 29. Tends to support the following:Small government Fiscal restraint Hawk foreign policy Pro-life Personal responsibility Traditional American values Limited government A) Independent. B) Liberal. C) Conservative. D) Libertarian. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Conservative. 30. To name someone as a possible candidate for election A) Delegate. B) Ballot. C) Nominate. D) Convention. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Nominate. 31. Which of the following governors was RECALLED from office in California (& replaced with the "Governator")? A) Eliot Spitzer. B) Lincoln Chaffin. C) Jan Brewer. D) Gray Davis. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Gray Davis. 32. A political party officially explains what it believes on different issues in its A) Pieces of paper. B) Name. C) Ballot. D) Platform. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Platform. 33. How many electoral votes does Virginia have? A) 2. B) 12. C) 11. D) 13. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) 13. 34. Why don't people vote A) Popular sovereignty. B) So they don't have to pay taxes. C) Card stacking. D) Electoral college. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Electoral college. 35. An issue gaining in importance as a result of television news coverage is an example of what influence on public opinion? A) Gender. B) Income. C) Mass media. D) Interest groups. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Mass media. 36. Members represent citizens in their district A) House of Representatives. B) Senate. C) Both. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) House of Representatives. 37. Disagreements between ..... and ..... led to the formation of political parties A) George Washington and Patrick Henry. B) Samuel Adams and George Mason. C) Benjamin Franklin and Thomas Paine. D) Alexander Hamilton and Thomas Jefferson. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Alexander Hamilton and Thomas Jefferson. 38. A political organization whose goals will principally benefit nonmembers A) Political Group. B) Social Lobby. C) Incentive Group. D) Public Interest Lobby. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Public Interest Lobby. 39. Republicans believe that if you "lower taxes, " A) The population would rebel. B) The population would do nothing. C) People would spend more money. D) People would save more money. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) People would spend more money. 40. The mascot for the Democratic Party is ..... A) An elephant. B) A donkey. C) Joe Biden. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) A donkey. 41. What type of political system historically exists in the United States? A) Multiparty system. B) One party system. C) Optional party system. D) 2 party system. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) 2 party system. 42. Political parties have existed in American government ever since the adoption of the Constitution. Which were the first two political parties in American government? A) Republican and Democrat. B) Green and Libertarian. C) Federalists and Anti-Federalists. D) Bull Moose and Know Nothing. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Federalists and Anti-Federalists. 43. An electoral system based on single-member districts is usually characterized by A) Strong, centralized political parties and a weak executive. B) Higher rates of voter turnout than are common in other systems. C) Domination of the legislature by two political parties. D) Ideological rather than mass-based parties. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Domination of the legislature by two political parties. 44. Which of the following is NOT a reason why we have a two-party system in the United States? A) We've always been that way. B) The major parties change platforms to keep third parties small. C) Because there was no middle ground on issues like slavery. D) The British Parliament is/was governed by two parties. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Because there was no middle ground on issues like slavery. 45. The most widely performed act of political participation in the United States is A) Voting in local elections. B) Writing letters to public officials. C) Attending local party meetings. D) Voting in presidential elections. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Voting in presidential elections. 46. ..... polling often allows specialists to predict the winners before all votes are officially counted. A) Media. B) Absentee. C) Exit. D) Elector. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Exit. 47. What is the job, identified in the Constitution, of the Vice-President? A) Chief Diplomat. B) Chief of State. C) President of the Senate. D) President of the House of Representatives. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) President of the Senate. 48. True/False:The Democratic Party hold the political ideology of high tax-rates and a strong federal government A) False. B) True. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) True. 49. Which word means "more" ? A) Conservative. B) Liberal. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Liberal. 50. Is a third party considered a major political party? A) Yes, always. B) Sometimes, if the conditions are right. C) No, never. D) Only when the moon is full and the fairies are out. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) No, never. 51. A political system in which more than two political parties play a role in government. A) Two-Party. B) Multiparty. C) One-Party. D) Third Party. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Multiparty. 52. In what month is the newly elected President and Vice President inaugurated? A) July. B) January. C) February. D) June. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) January. 53. Which out of the following is a 'state party'? A) RJD. B) NCP. C) BSP. D) BJP. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) RJD. 54. Which of these would a Democrat most likely support? A) Cutting taxes on businesses. B) The government providing health insurance to all citizens. C) Increasing spending on the military. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) The government providing health insurance to all citizens. 55. Chuck is a white man, in his 70's, and lives in a rural area. Chuck is more likely to be a: A) Republican. B) Socialist. C) Democrat. D) Libertarian. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Republican. 56. An election system in which the candidate with the most votes wins, can apply to the Electoral College or Presidential Primaries where delegates are awarded A) Winner-Take-All. B) Single-Member District. C) Plurality System. D) Two Party System. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Winner-Take-All. 57. Which states tend to have higher voter turnout? A) States with a lot of low education level voters. B) States with a lot of young voters. C) States with Election Day voter registration. D) States with photo ID laws. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) States with Election Day voter registration. 58. Often the most cost effective elections use ..... instead of majority A) Primaries. B) General elections. C) Plurality. D) Electoral college. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Plurality. 59. Today, most people get their news from A) Newspapers. B) Television. C) Digital sources. D) School. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Digital sources. 60. Set of statements describing a party's views on major issues A) Platform. B) Write-In Candidate. C) Political Party. D) Regulations. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Platform. ← PreviousNext →Related QuizzesParties QuizzesIndian Polity QuizzesPolitical Parties Quiz 1Political Parties Quiz 2Political Parties Quiz 3Political Parties Quiz 4Political Parties Quiz 5Political Parties Quiz 6Political Parties Quiz 7Political Parties Quiz 8 🏠 Back to Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books