Political Parties Quiz 123 (60 MCQs)

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1. The United States thought the border between the United States and Mexico was at the .....
2. The beliefs, goals and values of a Political Party
3. Which of the following is not a form of media?
4. Only Democrat elected during the Era of Republicans
5. Which states is the House of Reps designed to satisfy the needs of?
6. A "lobbyist" is BEST described as one who
7. Which out of the following is a feature of 'Partisanship'?
8. How many third parties exist in the United States?
9. Party volunteers spend a Saturday afternoon at the park handing out informational brochures that identify the party's platforms.
10. What are the two major political parties here in the United States?
11. Landmark court case that guaranteed citizens the right to a public defender (lawyer) in court if one cannot be afforded.
12. What are the 3 branches of government?
13. People who do not want to identify with either the Republican or Democratic parties, usually identify as
14. People who don't identify themselves with any political party are known as
15. Which of the following is probably NOT a reason why someone would register for a political party?
16. If Hillary Clinton wins the White House, we have what is called a ..... (the same political party occupying the Oval Office for at least 3 election cycles).
17. The right to vote was extended to all males, regardless of race, color, nationality, or "previous condition of servitude" by the
18. Congress is made up of
19. This party is said to be more "Conservative"
20. This election was the first peaceful transfer of power from one political party to another:
21. What are the qualifications to become a U.S. Representative?
22. Who among the following put forth the idea of party less democracy?
23. How does propaganda used to influence public opinion?
24. Conservatives are on what part of the political spectrum?
25. Which political ideology wants slow or no change and does not want to use violence to enact this change if at all?
26. Which of Washington's departments was responsible for affairs with foreign countries?
27. This political party tends to be more liberal and open minded.
28. Why do political scientists say that political parties today are decentralized and fragmented?
29. Which was Alexander Hamilton's position in George Washington's cabinet?
30. To ....., is to go door to door, asking voters to support a candidate or political cause.
31. What was the main political goal of the Federalist party?
32. Which of the following media would generally favor conservative candidates?
33. A ..... is an individual issue or belief that is part of the Party's larger platform.
34. Thomas Jefferson role during George Washington presidental term was?
35. Liberal, conservative, libertarian, and socialist are all examples of
36. Which is true of SuperPACs
37. When a third party steals votes away from a major party in an election, causing the latter to lose, the third party can be seen as a .....
38. ..... help candidates meet face-to-face with voters in a state
39. How many recognised national parties were there inINDIA
40. Of all the activities that are employed by interest groups, the most significant one is:
41. True or False:Only fellow party members can be appointed to the president's cabinet?
42. A group of people named by each state legislature to select the president and vice president is known as
43. In order to be consider propaganda, an advertisement must contain false or deceptive information.
44. Democracy improves the quality of decision-making because
45. What is the media doing when it informs the public about the wrongdoing and/or mistakes of government?
46. What are the two most powerful political parties in the United States?
47. A body of electors from each state who cast votes to elect the president and vice president.
48. People are selfish in nature
49. What is an example of a One Party System?
50. Who sold the Louisiana territory to the US?
51. Countries like North Korea and China have .....
52. Refers to methods of communicating with large numbers of people.
53. Voting Model:Voting for candidates from one party for all offices across the ballot
54. Our party can arrange a meet-and-greet with the local press to show voters where we stand on campaign issues
55. Each party chooses its delegates to the national convention through a combination of elections and .....
56. Supported France (when Britain went to war against France)
57. Which type of political party has ideas about how to change society instead of focusing on single issues?
58. A primary in which on the declared members of a party are allowed to vote for that party's nominees?
59. A consistent tilt to favor one side of an issue, while ignoring evidence that supports the other side is called
60. First vice president