This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > General Knowledge > Indian Polity > Parties > System > Political Parties – Quiz 118 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Political Parties Quiz 118 (60 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. All of the following have been used to keep African Americans from voting EXCEPT A) Poll taxes. B) Literacy tests. C) Federal court orders. D) Threats and social pressures. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Federal court orders. 2. Represented views of merchants, owners of factories, and wealthier people A) American or Know Nothing Party. B) Republican Party. C) Democratic Party. D) Whig Party. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Whig Party. 3. How do political parties MOSTLY differ? A) The type of commercials that are made. B) The party platforms of each party. C) The speeches that are given. D) The age of politicians for each party. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) The party platforms of each party. 4. A third party is a ..... ? A) Political party other than Republican or Democratic. B) Person's ideas about how government should run and how issues should be solved. C) Write-in candidate. D) Birthday party. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Political party other than Republican or Democratic. 5. To show prejudice in favor or against something A) Credibility. B) Bias. C) Fact. D) Opinion. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Bias. 6. What is the most important level of a major party's structure? A) The state committee and chair. B) The county committee and chair. C) The national committee and chair. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) None of the above. 7. Which political party wanted a strong federal/central government? A) Anti-Federalists. B) Democratic-Republicans. C) Democratic. D) Federalist. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Federalist. 8. Someone who lives in one country but is a citizen of another A) Alien. B) Arrogant. C) Resource. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Alien. 9. True or false:There are only two political parties in America today. A) False. B) True. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) False. 10. In the electoral process, the system that holds meetings where party leaders and supporters select candidates through discussions and consensus is called the ..... system. A) Primary. B) Caucus. C) Delegate. D) Popular vote. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Caucus. 11. ..... would most likely support a plan that helps provide housing and education for the poor. A) Republicans. B) Libertarians. C) Whigs. D) Democrats. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Democrats. 12. African-Americans were prevented from exercising their right to vote for nearly 100 years after the Civil War by A) Poll taxes. B) Literacy tests. C) Threats and acts of violence. D) All of these. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) All of these. 13. In Florida, NPA stands for ..... A) Nice People Affliliation. B) Never Print Articles. C) New Party Association. D) No Party Affiliation. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) No Party Affiliation. 14. A split ticket means A) You are undecided who to vote for. B) You voted for candidates from one party. C) You voted for candidates from two or more parties. D) You got pulled over for breaking more than one traffic law. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) You voted for candidates from two or more parties. 15. The act of nullifying a federal law A) Implied powers. B) Loose or board interpretation. C) Nullify/nullification. D) Embargo. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Nullify/nullification. 16. Sympathized with the back-country farmers of the Whisky Rebellion. A) Democratic-Republicans. B) Federalist. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Democratic-Republicans. 17. Forbade States to use voter registration requirements in a discriminatory manner A) Voting Rights Act of 1965. B) Civil Rights Act of 1957. C) Civil Rights Act of 1960. D) Civil Rights Act of 1964. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Civil Rights Act of 1964. 18. What is a linkage institution in the context of politics? A) A structure that connects people to their workplace. B) A structure that connects people to their local community. C) A structure that connects people to their government or the political process. D) A structure that connects people to their educational institutions. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) A structure that connects people to their government or the political process. 19. What did George Washington express in his Farewell Address about political parties? A) He believed they would lie to win elections. B) He always enjoyed a good party. Especially the cake!. C) He felt they caused disunity and division. D) He believed they wasted financial resources. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) He felt they caused disunity and division. 20. Propaganda can use both bias and symbolism to influence the public. A) False. B) True. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) True. 21. In order to become President of the United States, you need ..... electoral votes A) 250. B) 270. C) 290. D) All 535. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) 270. 22. What is the purpose of political parties in the United States? A) To gain political power and influence government policy. B) To promote social and economic divisions. C) To discourage third parties. D) To limit voter choice. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) To gain political power and influence government policy. 23. Nickname for an Independent. A) "Moderate". B) "Conservative". C) "Liberal". D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) "Moderate". 24. The EC facilitates which of the following to a recognised party A) Election symbol. B) Campaign. C) Leader. D) Posters. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Election symbol. 25. Which of the following is an example of a Political Action Committee contributing to the government? A) Protesting an opposing candidate's rally. B) Hosting a meeting about future legislation opportunities. C) Filing a complaint about the President's new tax policy. D) Donating money to a President's re-election campaign. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Donating money to a President's re-election campaign. 26. One person is in charge A) Autocracy. B) Democracy. C) Anarchy. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Autocracy. 27. What is a political campaign? A) An effort by Congress to pass a law. B) An organized effort to achieve a political goal. C) The largest part of the political spectrum. D) An election to choose the next president. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) An organized effort to achieve a political goal. 28. A no-confidence vote can only occur when in a majority government. A) False. B) True. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) False. 29. Which does NOT describe a person who votes the most? A) Makes more money. B) Older. C) Stayed in school longer. D) Younger. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Younger. 30. ..... defended States rights. A) Jeffersonians. B) Federalists. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Jeffersonians. 31. ..... preferred a loose interpretation of the Constitution. A) Federalists. B) Jeffersonians. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Federalists. 32. If the president is afraid a reporter will make him look bad, he can ban or forbid the reporter from printing the story. A) False. B) True. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) False. 33. This party strives to create a classless society A) Democrats. B) Libertarians. C) Republicans. D) Socialist. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Socialist. 34. Mass political parties, like the two major political parties have this primary goal. A) Problem-solving important public policy issues. B) Connecting people to the government in elections by competing to define national interests. C) Winning elections. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Winning elections. 35. What does MP stand for? A) Member of Politics. B) Man of the People. C) Member of Parliament. D) Man of the Party. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Member of Parliament. 36. Who wanted a STRONG Central govt? A) Democratic-Republicans. B) Federalists. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Federalists. 37. "The National Bank will only benefit the wealthy." A) Federalist. B) Democratic-Republicans. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Democratic-Republicans. 38. What was the name of the war between the U.S. and Great Britain, it was caused by American outrage over the impressment of American sailors by the British, the British seizure of American ships, and British aid to the Native Americans attacking the Americans on the Western Frontier. A) The War of 1807. B) The War of 1812. C) The French Revolution. D) The War of 1912. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) The War of 1812. 39. What is the name of the speech to accept the presidency called? A) Acceptance Speech. B) Inaugural Address. C) President's Speech. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Inaugural Address. 40. What group influences elections by creating cartoons and publishing op-ed pieces? A) Lobbyists. B) Citizens. C) Mass media. D) Political action committees. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Mass media. 41. After being exposed to propaganda, what is likely to happen? A) Voters can be influenced. B) Voters will ignore the propaganda and vote the way they were going to anyway. C) Voters will stop voting. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Voters can be influenced. 42. True or False? The general election happens before candidates go on campaigns and debates. A) False. B) True. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) False. 43. What is the number of electors a candidate must gain to win the presidency? A) 100. B) 270. C) 435. D) 538. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) 270. 44. What is the age requirement to run for the US President? A) 21. B) 35. C) 25. D) 30. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) 35. 45. Examples:Bull Moose Party, Dixiecrats, Northern Democrats A) Ideological party. B) Splinter party. C) Single-issue party. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Splinter party. 46. When you vote for the President, you are actually telling your state's Electors who to vote for A) False. B) True. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) True. 47. Opinion or attitude that favors one way of thinking or feeling over another A) Unfairness. B) Bias. C) Prejudice. D) Partiality. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Bias. 48. Which of the following allowed corporations and unions to promote the election of one candidate over another? A) Supreme Court decision in Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission (2010). B) Federal Election Campaign Act (FECA). C) Supreme Court decision in Reynolds v. Sims (1964). D) Taft-Hartley Act. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Supreme Court decision in Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission (2010). 49. What is an 'Affidavit'? A) Over-regulation of political parties. B) Decision-making body of the party. C) Details of a contesting candidate. D) None of these. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Details of a contesting candidate. 50. Which political party believes that state governments should be stronger than the central, or federal government? A) Federalists. B) Democratic Republicans. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Democratic Republicans. 51. What era of government is the United States currently in? A) Era of Divided Government. B) Era of the Democrats. C) Era of the Republicans. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Era of Divided Government. 52. Voters directly elect all of the following EXCEPT A) House of Representative members. B) Senate members. C) Governors. D) The President and Vice President. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) The President and Vice President. 53. What article details the executive branch? A) Article 3 Article 3. B) Article 1. C) Article 4. D) Article 2. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Article 2. 54. The total number of recognised parties in 2006 were A) 6. B) 5. C) 7. D) 4. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) 6. 55. Which political party favored an alliance with Great Britain? A) Democratic-Republicans. B) Federalists. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Federalists. 56. An organization of citizens who wish to influence and control the government by getting their members elected to office. A) Write-In Candidate. B) Political Party. C) Independent Voters. D) Caucus. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Political Party. 57. Who do lobbyists represent in their attempts to influence government? A) Elected officials. B) Interest groups. C) Military officers. D) Circuit judges. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Interest groups. 58. Why do political parties need to offer policies that are near the center of public opinion? A) To attract more voters from both sides. B) To only attract the opposing sides voters. C) To only attract their parties voters. D) To appeal to the youth of America. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) To attract more voters from both sides. 59. Advantages of the two-party system include which of the following choices? A) There is a second strong party to take over government if the voters so desire. B) One party is able to win a majority of the votes. C) Voters have a choice. D) All of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) All of the above. 60. WHICH AMONG THE FOLLOWING IS NOT A FRONT? A) INDIAN NATIONAL CONGRESS. B) NATIONAL DEMOCRATIC ALLIANCE. C) UNITED PROGRESSIVE ALLIANCE. D) LEFT FRONT. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) INDIAN NATIONAL CONGRESS. ← 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