This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > General Knowledge > Indian Polity > Parties > System > Political Parties – Quiz 105 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Political Parties Quiz 105 (60 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. True or False:In Pennsylvania, you need a valid Photo ID to be able to vote. A) True. B) False. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) False. 2. Who introduces new ideas or press for a particular issue and/or often revolve around a political personality? A) The President. B) The Republicans. C) The Democrats. D) Third Parties. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Third Parties. 3. Which political party is said to be "right leaning?" A) Republicans. B) Democrats. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Republicans. 4. George Washington supported the creation of political parties. A) False. B) True. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) False. 5. What do third parties do? A) They usually win the Presidency. B) They bring attention to issues that were ignored before. C) They control the media during the elections. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) They bring attention to issues that were ignored before. 6. The development and persistence of the two party system in the United States is best accounted for by A) Strong party loyalty of elected representatives. B) The 12th Amendment. C) Proportional representation. D) Single member legislative districts. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Single member legislative districts. 7. The main purpose of a Political Action Committee is to A) Chose a candidate to run for office. B) Bring new issues to the front of candidates attention. C) Raise public opinions of key issues. D) Raise money for candidates who support their views. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Raise money for candidates who support their views. 8. All of the following are examples of a linkage institution influencing the policy process EXCEPT A) An exposé by the national media on the housing crisis. B) The president delivering the State of the Union speech. C) The Republican Party pursuing a balanced budget amendment. D) The Sierra Club lobbying the Environmental Protection Agency. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) The president delivering the State of the Union speech. 9. An example of party activists includes A) Election Candidate volunteers. B) National Party Committees. C) Party members in chambers of government. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Election Candidate volunteers. 10. 19th amendment protects the right to vote of ( ) A) Teachers. B) Kids. C) Women. D) Men. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Women. 11. Which political party favors military spending? A) Republican. B) Socialist. C) Communist. D) Democratic. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Republican. 12. He lead the Quite Revolution. A) Randol Fawkes. B) Lynden Pindling. C) Milo Butler. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Lynden Pindling. 13. What year did the 26th Amendment happen? A) 1967. B) 1986. C) 1971. D) 1875. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) 1971. 14. How often does there have to be a general election. A) At least every 4 years. B) At least every 6 years. C) At least every 3 years. D) At least every 5 years. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) At least every 5 years. 15. How does a multi-party system differ from a two-party system? A) Multi-party systems have only two major parties. B) Multi-party systems have shifting coalitions. C) Two-party systems have multiple party participation. D) Two-party systems have more ballot access for non-major party candidates. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Multi-party systems have shifting coalitions. 16. If you are not going to be able to vote on election day, what do you ask for? A) An absentee ballot. B) The electorate. C) A do over. D) An exit poll. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) An absentee ballot. 17. Presidents are elected using a system known as the Electoral College. A) False. B) True. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) True. 18. Which profession is more likely to vote Democrat? A) Banking. B) Healthcare. C) Farming. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Healthcare. 19. What political group believe that government takes action to change economic, political, and ideological policies? A) Liberal. B) Moderate. C) Conservative. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Liberal. 20. Campaign reform, term limits for congressmen, balance federal budget & reform health care & tax systems A) Ross Perot & the Reform Party. B) Ralph Nader & the Green Party. C) Dixiecrats. D) Bull Moose Party. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Ross Perot & the Reform Party. 21. The number of a state's electoral votes is equal to the # of senators and what? A) Citizens. B) Judges. C) Representatives. D) Registered voters. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Representatives. 22. Blair's dates as PM: A) 1997-2007. B) 1997-2003. C) 2000-2007. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) 1997-2007. 23. Links with trade unionists = A) Conservative. B) Labour. C) Liberal. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Labour. 24. The current officeholder A) Electorate. B) Incumbent. C) Precinct. D) Ward. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Incumbent. 25. Which of the following best describes a multi-party system? A) Membership in the party of choice is not generally voluntary. B) There is usually a consensus of agreement as to basic principles of government. C) Multi-party systems usually give the voters meaningful choices. D) Parties tend to avoid extreme ideologies. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Multi-party systems usually give the voters meaningful choices. 26. This amendment guarantees the right to bear arms. A) 1st. B) And. C) 7th. D) 8th. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) And. 27. The President uses a variety of powers to carry out his job as Chief Executive. For example, ..... are statements or proclamations that have the force of law. A) Pardons. B) Appointments. C) Emergency powers. D) Executive orders. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Executive orders. 28. The kinds of third parties include A) Third parties tied to a single issue. B) Third parties tied to a political belief. C) Third parties tied to a single candidate. D) All of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) All of the above. 29. Who was the leader of the Federalist Party in the 1800s? A) Alexander Hamilton. B) Thomas Jefferson. C) George Washington. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Alexander Hamilton. 30. True or False:A political party's only role is to nominate people for elections. A) True. B) False. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) False. 31. Believed in Tariffs A) Democratic-Republicans. B) Federalists. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Federalists. 32. Which of the following best describes voter suppression? A) The redrawing and manipulation of voting district boundaries every ten years with the census count to favor one party over another. B) Legal exclusion from the right to vote. C) Legal enforcement of a citizen's right to vote. D) Intentional efforts to prevent an eligible voter from exercising their right to vote through a range of actions, policies, and laws. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Intentional efforts to prevent an eligible voter from exercising their right to vote through a range of actions, policies, and laws. 33. Which one of the following is not a regional party? A) The Shiv Sena. B) The Akali Dal. C) The Indian National Congress. D) The Telugu Desam Party. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) The Indian National Congress. 34. Political parties serve an important role because they A) Provide leadership in Congress. B) Select candidates. C) Listen to citizen concerns. D) All of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) All of the above. 35. Apart from the voting system used, why don't other parties do well in General Elections? A) Because they have loads of money. B) Because people think voting for them is a great choice. C) Because they are really well organised in communities. D) Because of their lack of Media coverage. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Because of their lack of Media coverage. 36. SAHU MAHARAJ, PHULE, NAICKER AND AMBEDKAR WERE INSPIRATION FOR WHICH PARTY A) BJP. B) CONGRESS. C) BSP. D) CPI. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) BSP. 37. Our work doesn't stop after the election. Even though our party did not win, we still need to watch those in office and notify the public of any wrongdoing A) Recruiting and nominating. B) Educating the people about campaign issues. C) Helping candidates win elections. D) Monitoring actions of office holders. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Monitoring actions of office holders. 38. How do third parties affect elections? A) Take peoples rights. B) Help out one of the Major Parties. C) Take up votes. D) Help endorse. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Take up votes. 39. Experience, Issue based platform, Debates, and Political Ads are all ..... A) Requirements for political office. B) Propaganda techniques. C) Qualifications for political office. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Qualifications for political office. 40. SS.7.C.2.8Which issue represents a basic disagreement between Socialists and Communists? A) Whether income taxes should be lowered. B) Whether conditions for workers should be improved. C) Whether all private businesses should be replaced by state ownership. D) Whether the government should provide public services like freeeducation and health care. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Whether all private businesses should be replaced by state ownership. 41. While we effectively have a Two Party System, voters can also vote A) For Third Parties. B) For Independents. C) Using Split Ticket. D) All of the Above. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) All of the Above. 42. Members represent citizens in their entire state A) House of Representatives. B) Senate. C) Both. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Senate. 43. *Bonus Question* What Political Party is the Incumbent Speaker of the House? A) Reform Party. B) Democratic Party. C) Libertarian Party. D) Republican Party. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Democratic Party. 44. What should you consider when using information from political parties? A) It is biased and should not be your only source of information. B) It is always accurate and reliable. C) It represents the views of all voters. D) It is the only source of information about candidates and issues. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) It is biased and should not be your only source of information. 45. A political party that breaks off another is called: A) Ideological. B) Splinter party. C) Single issue. D) Protest. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Splinter party. 46. General elections are held in this month A) January. B) April. C) July. D) November. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) November. 47. People who are loyal to a party A) Party Organization. B) The Party in Government. C) NONE OF THESES ANSWERS ARE EVEN THE RIGHT ANSWERS. D) Party in the Electorate. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Party in the Electorate. 48. The Republican party was founded on this A) Free trade. B) Anti-slavery. C) Confederacy. D) Immigration restriction. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Anti-slavery. 49. How can the American political system best be characterized? A) Three party system. B) Multi-party system. C) Universal system. D) Two party system. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Two party system. 50. What is the total number of electoral votes? A) 535. B) 435. C) 538. D) 270. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) 538. 51. Economy based on agriculture A) Federalist. B) Democratic-Republican. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Democratic-Republican. 52. Function which includes criticizing policies & behavior of opposing parties; make sure the opposing party is doing what it is supposed to do A) Nominating candidates. B) Governing. C) Bonding agent. D) Watchdog. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Watchdog. 53. This late American president warned that political parties would have harmful effects? A) Abraham Lincoln. B) Alexander Hamilton. C) George Washington. D) Thomas Jefferson. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) George Washington. 54. In a closed primary ..... A) Only party leaders can vote. B) Anyone can vote. C) You can only vote for candidates that are with your politcal party. D) No one can vote. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) You can only vote for candidates that are with your politcal party. 55. The President is the leader of their political party and will help other members of their party campaign for elective office. A) Recruit and Nominate Candidates. B) Educated the Electorate About Campaign Issues. C) Raising Money for the Campaign. D) Monitoring Actions of Officeholders. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Educated the Electorate About Campaign Issues. 56. Supports eliminating the power of government and social classes to create an equal society. A) Green Party. B) Republicans. C) Socialists. D) Democrats. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Socialists. 57. In order to win elections, Political Parties do the following? A) Promote liberal points of view. B) Appeal to the Political Center. C) Handle social issues carefully. D) Promote the lowering of taxes. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Appeal to the Political Center. 58. This party is said to be more "Liberal" A) Republican. B) Democrat. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Democrat. 59. Bills in Parliament are A) Proposed laws. B) Fines given to politicians who break the law. C) Types of bribes. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Proposed laws. 60. In Australia, what two parties does 'the coalition' refer to? A) The Liberal Party and The Nationals. B) The Labor Party and the Liberal Party. C) The Australian Greens and The Nationals. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) The Liberal Party and The Nationals. ← 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