This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > General Knowledge > Indian Polity > Parties > System > Political Parties – Quiz 122 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Political Parties Quiz 122 (60 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. Issues that receive the most time, money and attention from government leaders make up A) Public opinion. B) The mass media. C) The public agenda. D) The public-interest group. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) The public agenda. 2. What "problem" did the 12th Amendment address? A) The "problem" of states trying to overturn federal laws. B) The "problem" of electing Presidents and Vice Presidents of different political parties. C) The "problem" of having only two political parties. D) The "problem" the Supreme Court having very little power. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) The "problem" of electing Presidents and Vice Presidents of different political parties. 3. Supported U.S. Constitution A) Democratic-Republican. B) Federalist. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Federalist. 4. Check off the role of political parties that is best illustrated by the following example. Ex:A party's state office hosts a conference for state and local officials to discuss the party's goals for the state. A) Support Candidates. B) Influence Laws and Policy. C) Unite Levels of Government. D) Create Balance. E) Influence Voters. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Unite Levels of Government. 5. Which party system does India follow? A) Single party system. B) Two party system. C) Multy party system. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Multy party system. 6. Who was the first Chancellor of the Weimar Republic? A) Friedrich Ebert. B) Wilhelm Groener. C) Philipp Scheidemann. D) Matthias Erzberger. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Philipp Scheidemann. 7. When you vote, it is completely private and you are separated from other voters. A) True. B) False. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 8. Washington ..... of political parties, or also called ..... A) Approved; factions. B) Disapproved; factions. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Disapproved; factions. 9. Both parties select candidates at this event to then run for president. A) National Holiday. B) National Convention. C) National Debate. D) National National. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) National Convention. 10. Why do political parties engage in letter writing campaigns, go on television, pass out flyers, or stage protest rallies? A) Remove candidates. B) Ask for candidates. C) Show the agenda. D) Inform the voters. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Inform the voters. 11. Based on population, business, factories, and economics ..... A) TheDemocratic South had a small advantage in the Civil War. B) The Whig/Republican North had a small advantage in the Civil War. C) The Democratic South had a large advantage in the Civil War. D) The Whig/Republican North had a large advantage in the Civil War. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) The Whig/Republican North had a large advantage in the Civil War. 12. Stephen Colbert started his own SuperPac A) True. B) False. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 13. One Republican Party core belief is ..... A) Increase taxes. B) More taxes. C) No taxes. D) Less taxes. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Less taxes. 14. Founded by Alexander Hamilton A) Federalist. B) Republican. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Federalist. 15. Which is NOT a qualification to vote in Pennsylvania? A) Registered to vote. B) PA resident for 30 days. C) 18 years old/ US Citizen. D) Not in jail for a felony. E) Have a drivers license. Show Answer Correct Answer: E) Have a drivers license. 16. Primary campaigns can cost millions of dollars. A) True. B) False. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 17. Candidates who are elected usually pass laws that A) Support the party's views and goals. B) Represent their own interests. C) Go along with third party beliefs. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Support the party's views and goals. 18. How often is the National Convention held? A) Every 2 years. B) Every 4 years. C) Every 8 years. D) None of these are correct. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Every 4 years. 19. Barack Obama was known as a A) Liberal. B) Conservative. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Liberal. 20. The elections which decide which person each of the major parties will run in the main election are called: A) Presidential elections. B) Primary elections. C) General elections. D) Local elections. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Primary elections. 21. The first 2 political parties in the US were the Democrats and Republicans. A) True. B) False. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) False. 22. The term or label (philosophy) most given to Republicans in the United States? A) Moderate. B) Liberal. C) Blue Dog. D) Conservative. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Conservative. 23. The people of a political party work together to elect people of their party into government office. Political parties in the United States nominate, or choose, the people they want to elect.Based on this information, who do political parties nominate for a government office? A) People from another country. B) People of a different political party. C) People of their own political party. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) People of their own political party. 24. The situation in which one party controls the White House and the other controls at least one house of Congress. A) Divided government. B) Caucus (electoral). C) Primary election. D) Unified government. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Divided government. 25. Which party believes in progressive taxes? A) The Libertarian Party. B) The Democratic Party. C) The Communist Party. D) The Republican Party. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) The Democratic Party. 26. Which party is considered more left-leaning or liberal? A) Libertarian Party. B) Green Party. C) Republican Party. D) Democratic Party. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Democratic Party. 27. What Factor Can Decrease Voter Turnout? A) Individual voter mobilization and outreach. B) If I have high voter efficacy. C) A competitive race, where either political party could win. D) If I live in a safe state that always votes for the same political party. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) If I live in a safe state that always votes for the same political party. 28. System like those in France and Italy. This system has 5 or 10 political partiees. They represent different ideologies, and basic beliefs about government. A) Multi Party System. B) One Party System. C) Two Party System. D) Third Party. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Multi Party System. 29. Articles ..... in part ..... of Constitution make following provisions with regard to electoral system in our country A) 323-A to 323-B & XIV-A. B) 324 to 329-A & XV. C) 308 to 323 & XV. D) 330 to 342-A & XVI. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) 324 to 329-A & XV. 30. Supported England (when Britain went to war against France) A) Federalists. B) Democratic-Republicans. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Federalists. 31. Which of the following pairs are correct?1. Single Party System-Cuba2. Bi-Party System-England3. Multi-Party System-France A) All of the above. B) 1 & 3 only. C) 1 & 2 only. D) 2 & 3 only. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) All of the above. 32. PARTIES REGISTERED WITH THE ELECTION COMMISSION OF INDIA A) MORE THAN 750. B) MORE THAN 850. C) MORE THAN 1000. D) MORE THAN 950. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) MORE THAN 750. 33. Believed that voting should be available to every man A) Federalist. B) Democratic-Republican. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Democratic-Republican. 34. Which of the following does NOT make an interest group successful? A) Good Funding. B) Effective Leaders. C) Many Members. D) Conservatives Views. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Conservatives Views. 35. Which of the following political parties is more liberal? A) Democratic Party. B) Republican Party. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Democratic Party. 36. Which person would most likely vote for an initiative on the ballot to raise taxes help the public schools? A) A single guy who didn't graduate from high school. B) A middle aged couple with no kids. C) A low income elderly single lady. D) A teacher with three kids in school. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) A teacher with three kids in school. 37. They stressed the need for order, authority, and regularity in politics. A) Federalist. B) Democratic-Republicans. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Federalist. 38. A major, lasting shift in a party coaltion A) Party realignment. B) Party dealignment. C) Electoral earthquake. D) Coalition realignment. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Party realignment. 39. Although US political parties focus on winning election, most political parties in other countries also A) Have certain common principles they want adopted by government. B) Seek to discourage compromise. C) Support the one-party system of government. D) All of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Have certain common principles they want adopted by government. 40. This amendment bans poll taxes A) 26th Amendment. B) 19th Amendment. C) 24th Amendment. D) 15th Amendment. E) 23rd Amendment. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) 24th Amendment. 41. Another term for political parties is ..... A) Republican. B) Caucus. C) Federalist. D) Distinct. E) Factions. Show Answer Correct Answer: E) Factions. 42. A liberal believes in which of the following? A) Free market will benefit the most number of people. B) Lower government spending (lower taxes). C) Traditional Family Values are important. D) We should tax the wealthier more. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) We should tax the wealthier more. 43. Where can the Media publish information that shows political bias or writers opinions A) Identify Candidates. B) Editorials, Creating Political Cartoons, Publishing Op-ed Pieces. C) Emphasizing selected Issues. D) Broadcasting Different points of Views. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Editorials, Creating Political Cartoons, Publishing Op-ed Pieces. 44. Why did Joe Biden change his policy about fracking after he had the Democratic nomination locked up than he did before? A) He Changed his mind and was then opposed to fracking. B) His nominee for Vice President Convinced Biden to change his opinion. C) Most American are Moderates and would favor some use of fracking, but not a lot. D) Trump was anti-fracking first, so Biden had to be the opposite. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Most American are Moderates and would favor some use of fracking, but not a lot. 45. What are ideologies? A) Basic beliefs about government. B) Minor parties. C) Example of a single-issue party. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Basic beliefs about government. 46. A state party organization would MOST likely A) Carrying out policy decisions for their state officials. B) Determining the candidate for governor. C) Use state campaign funds for candidates in other states. D) Have a decentralized leadership with committee members making their own decisions. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Carrying out policy decisions for their state officials. 47. Extending the protections of the Bill of Rights to the state and local level is called? A) Extending civil liberties. B) Incumbency advantage. C) The free rider issue. D) Incorporation Doctrine. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Incorporation Doctrine. 48. The group that actually casts the votes that select the President/Vice President. A) Congress. B) Popular Vote. C) Electoral College. D) Media. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Electoral College. 49. What did the Supreme Court state about the federal government's power over slavery in the territories? A) The federal government had the power to enforce slavery in its territories. B) The federal government had the power to abolish slavery in its territories. C) The federal government did not have the power to prohibit slavery in its territories. D) The federal government's power over slavery was not addressed. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) The federal government did not have the power to prohibit slavery in its territories. 50. Which of the following was a position created by Washington to help him govern the country? A) Secretary of War. B) Secretary of Treasury. C) Secretary of State. D) All of the above were positions created by Washington. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) All of the above were positions created by Washington. 51. Which of these is a National Party? A) INC. B) BSP. C) BJP. D) All of these. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) All of these. 52. How many requirements are there for a presidential candidate? A) 1. B) 5. C) 2. D) 3. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) 3. 53. In which type of election do the voters come up with an idea, get it on the ballot, and then decide 'yes or 'no' (without input from the state legislature)? A) Initiative. B) Referendum. C) Recall. D) Run-off. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Initiative. 54. The Liberty Party and the Free Soil Party are examples of A) Single-issue parties. B) Ideological parties. C) A coalition government. D) A two-party government. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Single-issue parties. 55. Which of these did Thomas Jefferson believe was unconstitutional? A) Individual Rights. B) National Bank. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) National Bank. 56. People with low income tend to lean toward what part of the political spectrum? A) Conservative. B) Liberal. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Liberal. 57. If someone receives the most votes in an election, they have received ..... votes. A) Anonymous. B) Unanimous. C) A minority of. D) A majority of. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) A majority of. 58. Which method for measuring public opinion is more reliable? A) Biased Sample. B) Quota Sample. C) Random Sample. D) Straw Poll. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Random Sample. 59. How many Representatives does each state get? A) Determined by vote. B) Determined by population. C) 1 per state. D) 2 per state. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Determined by population. 60. Calling out corruptions or suspicious activity from the opposing party is a responsibility of each political party and is referred to as A) Whistleblowing. B) Watchdogging. C) Nightowling. D) Mudraking. 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