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Political Parties Quiz 127 (60 MCQs)

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1. Which of the following is the correct aim of a political party?
2. The United States is a ..... (type of government).
3. What is the Incumbency Effect?
4. What characterizes the American political process?
5. Which party is at the middle of the political spectrum?
6. This presents a clear point of view, but may not be fully true
7. For many years, voter turnout during elections in the United States has not been high. People give many reasons why they did not vote. Which is the most common reason for poor voter turnout?
8. There are no similarities between the Democratic Party and the Republican Party, only differences.
9. Which of the following best represents a core belief of the Democratic Party?
10. Political parties are mentioned in the U.S. Constitution.
11. The party in power controls which office?
12. Which party favored a strong central government, industrial economy, and close ties with Britain?
13. Expel dangerous foreigners (Alien Act)& put critics of the government in jail(Sedition Act)
14. The candidates for president and vice-president are called the party patrons.
15. What is the highest position in a political party?
16. Which party is considered 'Right wing'?
17. What is a faithless elector?
18. Kentucky in 2002 was represented by .....
19. Some parties join together to form the government is called .....
20. What Supreme Court argued that everyone's vote should count roughly the same regardless of where they lived?
21. Having two parts-used to describe a government in which the people who make laws are divided into two groups
22. There was a scandal during Adams' term as president involving France, and bribery about the French seizing American ships. What was the name of this scandal?
23. Which amendment says that you are guaranteed an attorney for your defense?
24. Which of the following extended voting rights to 18 yr olds
25. On the linear political spectrum, which group is known for being on the far right?
26. Which political party wants to change the status quo?
27. It is a method by which a public officer may be removed from office during his tenure or before the expiration of his term.
28. This amendment gave D.C. residents the right to vote in presidential elections
29. What is another term for "interest group?"
30. Which of the following best describes a political party?
31. An individual strongly believes in Second Amendment protections. Which interest group would the individual MOST likely join?
32. Which party believes in increased economic regulations to help the economy grow and prosper?
33. When trying to predict how an individual will vote, the one factor that is an accurate indicator more often than any other is
34. Where do the majority of Americans fall on the political spectrum?
35. This country started to seize American ships that carried cargo to Britain in the 1790s?
36. Benjamin Disraeli came up with the concept of what type of Conservatism?
37. The total number of votes a candidate receives from the registered voters within each state
38. Democrats tend to be more
39. What is the best indicator of if somebody will participate in politics?
40. This act passed by Congress in 1965 allows the Federal Government to take control of elections in districts with a clear history of discrimination.
41. Who has the advantage to run for office due to rising campaign costs?
42. Helping candidates win elections
43. The imaginary line stretching from liberal (left wing) to conservative (right wing) along which political views can be placed
44. Candidates who run for office almost always identify with .....
45. In the U.S. Congress and most state legislatures, Republicans and Democrats are split into a majority party and a minority party.
46. Who had the support of the FARMERS?
47. Was an immigrant who lived in New York
48. Party leaders pressure members to resign because of the
49. All the registered voters are known as the
50. The idea that citizenship is based upon where you are born.
51. In what way do parties contribute to political stability in the country?
52. Supports lowering taxes and gov't spending, however they believe in an increase in military spending
53. President of India is elected by members of an electoral college consisting of 1. Elected members of both Houses of Parliament2. Elected members of Legislative Assemblies of all states in India3. Nominated members of both Houses of Parliament & Legislative Assemblies of states4. Elected members of Legislative Assemblies of Union territories of Delhi & Puducherry only
54. Veto v Pocket Veto:What is the difference?
55. Single-party system
56. Which party do most Republicans favor government spending on?
57. What is the most important task of a political party?
58. Had a STRONG view of human nature.
59. Political parties try to influence the government by-
60. A group of advisers to the president
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