This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > General Knowledge > Indian Polity > Parties > System > Political Parties – Quiz 132 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Political Parties Quiz 132 (60 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. A person who believes that limited government is best with little oversight of businesses plus strong support for traditional lifestyle choices A) Communist. B) Liberal. C) Conservative. D) Socialist. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Conservative. 2. What was the first year that women were able to vote? A) 1878. B) 1819. C) 1904. D) 1920. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) 1920. 3. Which of the following is an example of a multi-party system? A) Iran. B) USA. C) Germany. D) North Korea. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Germany. 4. During the 20th century, in particular the second half, voter mobilization was heavily influenced through this medium A) Television. B) The internet. C) Newspapers. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Television. 5. Which party would be considered EXTREME liberals and believes in complete government control? A) Communists. B) Green Party. C) Independent. D) Libertarians. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Communists. 6. Which of the following leads to the selection of the next president? A) Electoral vote. B) Early vote'. C) Primary vote. D) Popular vote. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Electoral vote. 7. Which of the following is true about the Democrat party? A) The believe in bigger government and sometimes higher taxes for social programs. B) They are considered Conservative. C) They always win Texas. D) They want to increase the military budget. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) The believe in bigger government and sometimes higher taxes for social programs. 8. George Washington was a member of what political party? A) Federalists. B) Whigs. C) Republicans. D) Democrats. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Federalists. 9. Make policy to protect the environment A) Republican. B) Democrat. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Democrat. 10. If the government want to take your private property for public use, they must: A) Give you a new house. B) Give you just compensative. C) Hire a lawyer to prove they deserve your home. D) Give you a piece of cake. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Give you just compensative. 11. The vote of the people, citizens of the U.S., during the general election is called the ..... A) Personal vote. B) Electoral vote. C) Popular vote. D) People vote. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Popular vote. 12. Which once kept certain groups of voters such as African Americans, Native Americans, and Latinos from voting? A) Literacy tests. B) Purging. C) Residency requirements. D) Age requirements. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Literacy tests. 13. To check; to watch; to keep track of A) APATHY. B) MONITOR. C) POLITICS. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) MONITOR. 14. Which political party typically supports a strong national defense and free-market capitalism? A) Democratic Party . B) Republican Party. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Republican Party. 15. In Virginia one must register at least 22 days before Election Day in order to: A) Get your name on the ballot as a candidate. B) Perform your civic duty. C) Be able to vote in the election. D) Get your voter registration card. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Be able to vote in the election. 16. Place the following events in order:A) National bank established; B) Federalist Papers published; C) Washington elected President; D) Constitution ratified A) B, D, C, A. B) A, B, C, D. C) B, A, D, C. D) D, C, A, B. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) B, D, C, A. 17. Slavery was a key issue during which war? A) World War I. B) Revolutionary War. C) World War II. D) Civil War. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Civil War. 18. A signed document submitted to an officer, where a person makes a sworn statement regarding his/her personal information. A) A soul for a soul. B) PETITION. C) Affidavit. D) FIR. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Affidavit. 19. In any society, people are bound to have difference of opinions and interest. Which is a beter way of dealing wih these conflicts? A) By brutal power exercised by the govt. B) By allowing one group of dictate terms to others. C) By opting for a strong leader who should have all the powers. D) By providing equal opportunities to all. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) By providing equal opportunities to all. 20. An American leader who supported the French Revolution in the late 1700s was A) George Washington. B) Thomas Jefferson. C) Abraham Lincoln. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Thomas Jefferson. 21. What did Washington mean when he said to steer clear of permanent alliances? A) Make friends with other countries. B) Do not get involved in the problems of Europe. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Do not get involved in the problems of Europe. 22. What are op-ed pieces? A) A fundraising event. B) Opinion articles written by individuals not affiliated with the newspaper's editorial board. C) A biased news article. D) A type of political party. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Opinion articles written by individuals not affiliated with the newspaper's editorial board. 23. The qualifications to become President are A) Native born citizen, 35 years old, US resident for 14 years. B) Citizen for 10 years, Protestant, at least 35 years old. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Native born citizen, 35 years old, US resident for 14 years. 24. The Omnibus Election Code is also known as? A) National Law Number 883. B) National Law Number 882. C) National Law Number 881. D) National Law Number 884. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) National Law Number 881. 25. What if there is no majority? (NO ONE GETS 270) A) Current president picks the new president. B) House picks the president; senate picks the vice president. C) People pick the president. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) House picks the president; senate picks the vice president. 26. Wanted strong STATES A) Democratic-Republicans. B) Federalists. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Democratic-Republicans. 27. Presidential candidates will try to mobilize support-called building ..... A) Blocks of friends. B) Coalitions. C) Partisanship. D) Political advantage. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Coalitions. 28. Usually, what do most candidates need to win an election? A) Majority. B) Super majority. C) Plurality. D) Plethora. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Plurality. 29. Which political party is being described? [Frank believes that government should be actively involved in people's lives so as to help the poor get on their feet. He thinks the rich need to pay their share of taxes to help fund social programs.] A) Republican Party. B) Socialist Party. C) Democratic Party. D) Communist Party. E) Libertarian Party. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Democratic Party. 30. This party petitioned for the rights of voters to change A) UBP. B) FNM. C) PLP. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) PLP. 31. 2nd president of the United States A) Washington. B) Madison. C) Adams. D) Jefferson. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Adams. 32. Declaring that you are running for office. A) Split Ticket. B) Self-Nomination. C) Nominate. D) Straight Ticket. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Self-Nomination. 33. Supported DOMESTIC trade. A) Republican. B) Federalist. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Republican. 34. In the American political system, party power or balance changes about every: A) 35 years. B) 10 years. C) 20 years. D) 45 years. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) 35 years. 35. What do Democrats generally believe? A) Lowering taxes across the board, for both individuals and businesses. B) The federal government should not have control over state decisions. C) The government should play an active role in solving social problems and regulating business. D) The Federal government should play a limited role in people's lives. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) The government should play an active role in solving social problems and regulating business. 36. Political Parties, by definition, will always try to win Political Office A) True. B) False. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 37. Which political party favors many welfare programs to help the poor & needy? A) Libertarians. B) Democrats. C) Green Party. D) Republicans. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Democrats. 38. Liberal thought is usually aligned with which political party? A) Democratic Party. B) Republican Party. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Democratic Party. 39. The two-party system developed in the United States mainly because A) Leaders and voters agreed on the existence of two parties. B) The Constitution established a democratic government. C) It was voted on and approved by both house of Congress. D) Conflicts about the Constitution created opposing viewpoints. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Conflicts about the Constitution created opposing viewpoints. 40. In a(n) ..... system, people have limited power over the government and the people's political and civil rights are restricted. A) One-party. B) Two party. C) Multi-party. D) None of these. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) One-party. 41. The law that says if any MLA or MP changes parties, he or she will lose the seat in the legislature, is A) Anti Detection Law. B) Anti Monument law. C) Anti Criminal law. D) Anti party law. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Anti Detection Law. 42. Dressed like everyday people A) Federalists. B) Democrats/Republicans. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Democrats/Republicans. 43. Which ideology favors decreased spending on social welfare and less government regulation over business? A) Conservative. B) Liberal. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Conservative. 44. Why is Government intervention seen as so important in dealing with Coronavirus? A) It can support businesses facing closure through no fault of their own. B) It can't organise a 'track and trace' system. C) It can tell everyone what to do and they face prison if they do not. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) It can support businesses facing closure through no fault of their own. 45. States should make treaties with the Indian nations A) Democratic-Republican. B) Federalist. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Democratic-Republican. 46. What did White Northerners hope would happen to slavery before the Dred Scott decision? A) That it would spread to the North. B) That it would remain confined to the South. C) That it would eventually just die out if kept to the South. D) That it would become legal in all territories. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) That it would eventually just die out if kept to the South. 47. In order to shape and mold foreign policy to fit his agenda, the President personally selects dozens of new ambassadors to represent the United States in allied countries. A) Chief of State. B) Chief Legislator. C) Chief Administrator. D) Chief Diplomat. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Chief Diplomat. 48. Which of the following did the democratic republicans FAVOR? A) Manufacturing, trade, and finance. B) Farming. C) Farming, manufacturing, trade, and finance. D) Hamilton. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Farming. 49. The Federalists and the Democratic-Republicans emerged as separate political parties partly as a result of disagreement over- A) How the nation should develop economically. B) Whether to enforce the Monroe Doctrine. C) How the nation should admit new states. D) Whether to approve the Declaration of Independence tags8.5C. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) How the nation should develop economically. 50. Who has the power to veto legislation passed by Congress? A) The Chief Justice. B) The President. C) The Speaker of the House. D) The Vice President. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) The President. 51. The Executive Branch is headed by ..... A) Executive Departments. B) The President. C) Congress. D) The Supreme Court. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) The President. 52. A set of beliefs held by a political party A) Incumbent. B) Candidate. C) Platform. D) Political party. E) Two-party system. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Platform. 53. Which state was the first to grant women the right to vote? A) West Virginia. B) Pennsylvania. C) New York. D) Wyoming. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Wyoming. 54. Another method used in media and political communication to persuade the reader to think or feel a certain way. A) Propaganda. B) Bias. C) Symbolism. D) Watchdog. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Propaganda. 55. All of the following are contributions minor parties make to the US political system except A) They can push new and innovate ideas. B) They enhance participation. C) They push the major parties to include otherwise underrepresented groups. D) They often are viewed as throw away votes. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) They often are viewed as throw away votes. 56. Which state is the first to hold a caucus each year? A) Oklahoma. B) Illinois. C) Ohio. D) Iowa. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Iowa. 57. Conservatives are often considered to be the "left" of the political spectrum, while liberals are considered to be "right" of the political center. A) True. B) False. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) False. 58. What is the number of BJP leaders holding position of CM as of August 2020? A) 33. B) 29. C) 28. D) 43. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) 43. 59. The actions and procedures that are involved with the government carrying out its functions. A) Democratic-Republicans. B) Public Policy Process. C) Two-Party System. D) Multiparty System. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Public Policy Process. 60. Which party would be more in favor of the idea "peace through strength" ? A) Republican. B) Democrat. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Republican. ← 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