This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > General Knowledge > Indian Polity > Parties > System > Political Parties – Quiz 111 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Political Parties Quiz 111 (60 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. Which Amendment led to the election of U.S. Senators by popular vote? A) 17th Amendment. B) 19th Amendment. C) 15th Amendment. D) 21st Amendment. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) 17th Amendment. 2. Against the national bank A) DRs. B) Federalists. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) DRs. 3. Choose all of the options that are examples of demographic information: A) Photos on Instagram. B) Map of a state. C) Political Party Platform. D) Level of Education. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Level of Education. 4. Did NOT support the French Revolution A) Democratic-Republican. B) Federalist. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Federalist. 5. Which party is known for being liberals? A) Democrat. B) Republican. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Democrat. 6. This was a formal announcement issued by President George Washington on April 22, 1793, declaring the United States a neutral nation in the conflict between Great Britain and France. A) XYZ Affair. B) Proclamation of Neutrality. C) War of 1812. D) French Revolution. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Proclamation of Neutrality. 7. SS.7.C.2.10Sarah felt very strongly about an issue in the news. She wrote to her representative in Congress and expressed her feelings on the issue. Then she wrote a short editorial for the local newspaper and sent it off. Which statement describes Sarah's activities? A) She was forming her own political party. B) She was participating directly in government. C) She was acting as a lobbyist. D) She was starting her own special interest group. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) She was acting as a lobbyist. 8. Powerful party organization that dominates local elections A) Open primary. B) Political machine. C) Direct primary. D) Caucus. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Political machine. 9. This term means "effort by a candidate to win an election" A) Two party system. B) Campaign. C) Running mate. D) Political party. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Campaign. 10. What issues/new policies were put into place after the 15th Amendment was made? A) Literacy Tests. B) Polling Taxes. C) Threats. D) All of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) All of the above. 11. The statement of a political party's principles, beliefs and views on issues is called a ..... A) Play book. B) Manifesto. C) Platform. D) Plank. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Platform. 12. Function in which party members participate in government procedures & responsibilites A) Watchdog. B) Bonding agent. C) Governing. D) Nominate candidates. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Governing. 13. The Green Party talks with famous environmentalist Greta Thunberg to lead their party. This is an example of which function of political parties? A) Educating the public. B) Recruiting. C) Helping candidates win elections. D) Acting as a watchdog. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Recruiting. 14. State government A) Federalists. B) Democratic-Republican. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Democratic-Republican. 15. Which are NOT right wing ideas? A) Low taxation to incentivise workers. B) Publically owned industries. C) Strong law and order. D) Stress patriotism and national unity. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Publically owned industries. 16. What amendment guarantees the right to vote regardless of race? A) 19th. B) 21 st. C) 15th. D) 16th. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) 15th. 17. Bipartisan means A) Something that affects both the Democrats and Republicans. B) Only 2 parties are allowed to exist. C) The parties have to be working together. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Something that affects both the Democrats and Republicans. 18. What role is the media playing when it exposes the corruption or wrongdoing of government officials? A) The role of persuading people to support a cause. B) The role of supporting a political party. C) The role of a watchdog. D) The role of entertaining or amusing the audience. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) The role of a watchdog. 19. The Republican Party hosts a meeting where national, state, and local party leaders can discuss party goals. A) Nominate Candidates. B) Influence Policy. C) Unite Levels of Government. D) Create Balance. E) Inform Citizens. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Unite Levels of Government. 20. If it is INSIDE the country that means it is ..... A) Foreign. B) Domestic. C) Pennywise the evil clown from IT. He is INSIDE THE COUNTRY AND GOING TO GET YOU! . D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Domestic. 21. In his essay Federalist No. 10 James Madison warned against the dangers of ..... A) Monarchs. B) Poll Taxes. C) Military Spending. D) Factions. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Factions. 22. The political party of the group of parties that is able to win more than half the seats in the legislative forms the A) Opposition. B) Government. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Government. 23. Believes in limited government powers A) Republicans. B) Democrats. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Republicans. 24. The first political parties resulted from arguments between ..... and Jefferson. A) Madison. B) Burr. C) Washington. D) Hamilton. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Hamilton. 25. A political party that secures minimum 6% of valid votes in 4 or more states in the Lok Sabha or State Assembly elections and 4 members elected in the Lok Sabha from any state can get recognised as ..... A) Regional Party. B) National Party. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) National Party. 26. The purpose of a "general election" is to A) Approve military spending. B) Remove public officials. C) Decide on a party nominee for office. D) Place people in public office. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Place people in public office. 27. Which president led the United States as it expanded into California, New Mexico, Arizona, Texas, and Nevada? A) Barack Obama. B) Richard Nixon. C) James K. Polk. D) Ronald Reagan. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) James K. Polk. 28. Single member districts and winner take all elections inevitably lead to A) A 2 party system. B) High rates of voter turnout compared to Europe. C) Strong parties and a weak executive. D) Proportional representation of many parties in Congress. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) A 2 party system. 29. Which of the following allows ALL registered voters to participate (at a polling place)? A) Primary. B) Caucus. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Primary. 30. Thomas Jefferson, James Madison were the leaders of the ..... Party. A) Federalist. B) Democratic-Republican. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Democratic-Republican. 31. This political parties leader was Alexander Hamilton. A) Democrats/ Republicans. B) Federalists. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Federalists. 32. Which for the following is NOT one of the three levels of the major political parties? A) National. B) World. C) Local. D) State. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) World. 33. What is gerrymandering? A) The redrawing of county lines in order to win elections. B) The redrawing of district lines in order to win elections. C) The redrawing of school districts in order to win elections. D) The redrawing of state lines in order to win elections. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) The redrawing of district lines in order to win elections. 34. How are absentee ballots usually cast? A) By mail. B) By computer. C) In person. D) None of these. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) By mail. 35. Which system is actually used to elect the president? A) Electorate system. B) Federal system. C) Popular voting. D) Electoral college. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Electoral college. 36. Check off the role of political parties that is best illustrated by the following example. Ex:Party leaders meet with a senator who is not supporting the party's platform on environmental issues. A) Support Candidates. B) Influence Laws and Policy. C) Unite Levels of Government. D) Create Balance. E) Influence Voters. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Influence Laws and Policy. 37. ..... are elections in which all voters can participate in selecting a party's nominee. A) General elections. B) Ward meetings. C) Open primaries. D) Closed primaries. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Open primaries. 38. Which of the following happens fourth? A) Electoral votes are counted. B) Citizens cast their vote for president. C) The House of Representatives chooses the president. D) No candidate receives a majority of electoral votes. E) Political parties in each state choose electors. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Electoral votes are counted. 39. Who is the current leader of the Liberal Democrats? A) Paddy Ashdown. B) Tim Farron. C) Ed Davey. D) Nick Clegg. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Ed Davey. 40. Which purpose of a political party involves selecting a qualified and morally good person to be a candidate? A) Platform. B) Bonding agent. C) Watch dog. D) Educating the public. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Bonding agent. 41. The Green party advocates for A) As little government involvement as possible. B) Government funded programs. C) Environmental protection. D) Government control of businesses and the economy. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Environmental protection. 42. In a multi-party system of government, all of the following are true statements EXCEPT: A) Coalitions must be formed to pass laws. B) Parties are composed of a diverse group of people who share similar political beliefs. C) Minor parties have an incentive to perservere. D) More interests are represented therefore giving the people more choices in candidates. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Parties are composed of a diverse group of people who share similar political beliefs. 43. What does the GOP stand for? A) Grand ole Prestige. B) Grand Old Party. C) Gamma Old Pensions. D) George Old Percussion. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Grand Old Party. 44. Friday November 11th was National: A) Election day. B) Write your congressman day. C) Vote day. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Write your congressman day. 45. When one party calls out the major issues/corruptions of the next party and holds them accountable to their actions, this is referred to as A) Babysitting. B) Snitching. C) Watchdogging. D) Whistleblowing. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Watchdogging. 46. A representative who sees themselves as an agent of those who elected them and will vote on issues based on the interests of their constituents A) Partisanship Model. B) Politician Model. C) Trustee Model. D) Delegate Model. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Delegate Model. 47. Why did Washington warn against going to war with European countries? A) America was too young and weak to fight a war. B) America was too strong and it wouldn't be fair. C) America didn't know what was going on in Europe. D) America was too old to fight a war. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) America was too young and weak to fight a war. 48. We have a 2 political party system? A) True. B) False. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 49. A GROUP of people who share a common goal and organize to INfluence government & policy. A) INTEREST GROUP. B) PEER GROUP. C) POLITICAL EFFICACY. D) PUBLIC OPINION. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) INTEREST GROUP. 50. Individuals who organize to influence the government's programs and policies. A) Free-riders. B) Federalists. C) Third parties. D) Interest groups. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Interest groups. 51. This party believes that the federal government should be more directly involved in regulating the economy and supporting the poor. A) Political Party. B) Third Party. C) Democratic Party. D) Republican Party. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Democratic Party. 52. All the beliefs of a party as a whole. A) Platform. B) Plank. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Platform. 53. Felt American policies needed to benefit a future that included more manufacturing A) Democratic-Republicans. B) Federalists. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Federalists. 54. Authoritarian, common in communist governments and in some Islamic nations A) Two Party System. B) One Party System. C) Multiparty System. D) Third Party System. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) One Party System. 55. What divided the Federalists and hurt John Adams's chance for reelection? A) Neutrality Act. B) States' rights. C) Treaty with France. D) War with France. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Treaty with France. 56. Who OFFICIALLY chooses the President and Vice President? A) The Congress. B) The citizens. C) The Supreme Court. D) The Electoral College. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) The Electoral College. 57. Which action is a civic responsibility of U.S. citizens? A) Attending school. B) Obeying speed limits. C) Voting during local elections. D) Paying taxes. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Voting during local elections. 58. What reasons, in the late 1800s, kept African Americans from voting? A) Intimidation. B) Poll taxes. C) Literacy tests. D) All of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) All of the above. 59. Generally speaking, this party believes in little government involvement in overall regulations, taxation, and personal choices A) Republicans. B) Libertarian. C) Liberal. D) Green. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Libertarian. 60. Why is a two-party system considered beneficial in some democracies? A) It ensures a clear majority is chosen during the elections. B) It promotes diversity of opinion when voting. C) It provides an effective "watchdog" to make sure the other party isn't corrupt. D) It allows for a more efficient government. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) It provides an effective "watchdog" to make sure the other party isn't corrupt. ← 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