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Political Parties Quiz 121 (60 MCQs)

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1. Which one is a purpose of a political party?
2. The two major parties of the United States are the Democrats and the Republicans.
3. Opposed tariffs and taxes
4. The Framers believed that strong factions may control the government and this would lead to
5. The Electoral College
6. True or false. The president and vice president are elected by the popular vote.
7. The more conservative party
8. Today, compared to the 1980s, it is much easier for citizens to learn about public policy and check on elected officials. What tool allows citizens to access updated public policy information very quickly and efficiently?
9. Function that includes keeping voters aware of issues through campaigning
10. Which statement best explains what typically occurs when parties such as the Green Party gain popularity?
11. After which election did the Conservatives enter into a power sharing agreement with the Democratic Unionist Party?
12. The Electoral College is made up of ..... points
13. Who has the power to nominate federal judges, including Supreme Court Justices?
14. Which candidate WON this year's first caucus (Republican side)?
15. What is a race between candidates for political office known as?
16. True or False:For most of history, the vast majority of people have not had the right to choose their rulers/leaders.
17. Reform criminal justice system
18. How so on the Democratic side ("extreme" elements)?
19. What was the death sentence for every convicted witch in Salem?
20. States electoral college votes are awarded on a winner-take-all basis, so the candidate who receives the most popular votes gets all of the electoral votes in that state.
21. Which of the following is required if you want to be President of the United States?
22. Why are China and Mexico not regarded as democracies despite holding elections?
23. What is the main characteristic of a closed primary?
24. All of the following are typical charactistics of Democrats except:
25. Which was a direct result of the Citizens United court ruling?
26. Does the Constitution discuss political parties?
27. Which are the two major political parties in the United States?
28. Which party supports stronger border control and limits on immigration?
29. Who is the furthest to the left on the political spectrum?
30. A person who does not belong to a political party is sometimes called an .....
31. Which political party tends to believe in strong business?
32. The first Era of party domination was from 1800 to 1860. This party won 13 of 15 presidential elections. Which party was it?
33. Which happens LAST in a presidential election?
34. How many terms may the president serve?
35. Which party favored rule by the wealthy class?
36. In order to vote in the United States, an individual must be .....
37. A person who believes government power, particularly in the economy, should be limited in order to maximize individual freedom.
38. As a result of Jay's Treaty,
39. The MAIN reason citizens have rights and responsibilities is to
40. Based on the text, how are the Democratic Party and the Republican Party different?
41. Alex Tocqueville saw parties as a "necessary evil."
42. You can find a party's platform by going to the party's website.
43. Which of the follow series shows the correct sequence of steps to becoming president?
44. How are the people of India voting nowadays
45. Turnout in presidential primaries is typically high.
46. Why did George Washington have such widespread support?
47. Which state is the first to hold a Primary?
48. The Democratic-Republic believed in what type of banking system?
49. In some countries power usually changes between two main parties. Such a party system is called bi-party system
50. Who is to the right on the political spectrum?
51. What is the role of the president or governor in relation to their political party?
52. When the government has a President from one party and one or both parts of Congress from a different party, it is known as this:
53. What role does a lobbyist play in impacting public policy?
54. Which provides evidence that political parties are not as strong as they once were?
55. Which of the following people might relate to the Taylor Swift lyrics "It's me. Hi! I'm the problem, it's me" because they just couldn't seem to get along with several other historical figures.
56. Party leaders meet with a Representative who has committed some illegal acts during office and encourage him to resign.
57. Selective benefits of group membership that emphasize the purpose and accomplishments of the group
58. "We share a culture and a language with Great Britain. We should develop stronger ties and trade agreements with them."
59. What are the Constitutional requirements to be president?
60. In a one-party system, all power is in the hands of one person or a group.
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