This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > General Knowledge > Indian Polity > Parties > System > Political Parties – Quiz 148 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Political Parties Quiz 148 (60 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. Why was the Sedition Act a violation of the First Amendment? A) It required immigrants to house American soldiers. B) It took away the immigrants' right to assemble. C) It became illegal to print criticisms of the government. D) It allowed the government to perform random checks of immigrants' private property. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) It became illegal to print criticisms of the government. 2. The Democratic party logo is a A) Donkey. B) Eagle. C) Elephant. D) Snake. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Donkey. 3. A division of a city used for elections of city council members is called ..... A) Precinct. B) Electorate. C) Ward. D) Incumbent. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Ward. 4. What is the official colour of the Liberal party? A) Orange. B) Blue. C) Green. D) Red. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Red. 5. This is written at each party's national convention and is a formal statement of the party's principles and objectives. A) Plurality. B) Precinct. C) Platform. D) Plank. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Platform. 6. Which of the following is a platform of the Green Party? A) Lower Taxes. B) LGBTQ+ rights. C) Higher Taxes. D) Veteran Benefits. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) LGBTQ+ rights. 7. Views on Human Nature:informed citizens could make good decisions for themselves and their country. The political leader that believed this was? A) Alexander Hamilton. B) Thomas Jefferson. C) George Washington. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Thomas Jefferson. 8. Why do third-party candidates face challenges in the United States? A) They are not familiar to voters. B) All of the above. C) They have less funding compared to the major parties. D) They have fewer members tags8.C3.1. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) All of the above. 9. Where are moderates on the political spectrum? A) On the far right. B) Somewhat left. C) In the center. D) Somewhat right. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) In the center. 10. T or F:The control that parties have over who is selected as their nominee is less now than it was in the 1960s. A) True. B) False. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 11. Why would the a Conservative media station ask Joe Biden for an interview A) Identify Candidates. B) Broadcasting Different points of Views. C) Emphasizing selected Issues. D) Try to make fun of him. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Broadcasting Different points of Views. 12. What is the Green Party of Canada's position on the use of fossil fuels? A) They support the continued use of fossil fuels. B) They support the gradual phase-out of fossil fuels. C) They support an immediate ban on all fossil fuels. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) They support the gradual phase-out of fossil fuels. 13. The U.S. state worth the most amount of Electoral votes. A) Ohio. B) Texas. C) California. D) Florida. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) California. 14. Which political party is generally associated with conservative views? A) Democratic Party. B) Green Party. C) Republican Party. D) Libertarian Party. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Republican Party. 15. What is the connection between politicians and the media? A) Politicians don't need the media. They can campaign without the help of the press. B) Politicians depend on the media to get their message out but are worried that the media will cover them negatively. C) The media doesn't need politicians. It sets the public agenda on its own. D) The media covers politicians positively if that person has paid them for advertisements. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Politicians depend on the media to get their message out but are worried that the media will cover them negatively. 16. The (a) party believed that a strong central government was necessary in the United States. A) Anti-Federalist. B) A Federalist. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) A Federalist. 17. Which party is more likely to believe in the free market/capitalism(To make your own business)? A) Whig/Republican. B) Democrat. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Whig/Republican. 18. Which party believes the government should play an active role in people's lives, especially the vulnerable? A) Independents. B) Democrats. C) Libertarians. D) Republicans. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Democrats. 19. An electoral system that awards offices to the highest vote-getters without ensuring representation for voters in the minority; under this system, a slim majority of voters can control 100 percent of elected offices A) Caucus. B) Electorate. C) Proportional representation. D) Winner-take-all system. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Winner-take-all system. 20. Which is the LOWEST level of the political party jurisdiction A) State. B) County. C) Precinct. D) Federal. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Precinct. 21. This political parties leader was Thomas Jefferson. A) Federalists. B) Democratic-Republican. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Democratic-Republican. 22. Third parties have never been on the ballot during the XXth century A) True. B) False. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) False. 23. What is the political party of the president of the Unites States? A) Republican. B) Green. C) Democratic. D) Independent. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Democratic. 24. Voting rights have ..... over time. A) Increased. B) Decreased. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Increased. 25. True or False? The Libertarian Party supports the 2nd Amendment. A) True. B) False. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 26. What is a disadvantage of the two-party system in the United States? A) It leads to frequent changes in government. B) Minority viewpoints are often not heard. C) It limits the power of the president. D) It results in extreme political polarization. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Minority viewpoints are often not heard. 27. TRUE OR FALSE:the democratic republicans opposed the national bank A) True. B) False. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 28. What sort of realignment has occurred in the current party era? A) A third-party realignment. B) A Southern realignment. C) A cultural realignment. D) An age-based realignment. E) A rural/urban realignment. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) A Southern realignment. 29. True/False:The Democratic Party is a Left-leaning party A) True. B) False. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 30. James Madison was a member of the ..... Party. A) Democratic. B) Democratic-Republican. C) Federalist. D) Whig. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Democratic-Republican. 31. Major political parties often adopt the beliefs of minor political parties. A) False. B) True. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) True. 32. ..... is a group of people who come together to contest elections and hold power in the government. A) Political party. B) Pressure group. C) Interest group. D) Business lobby. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Political party. 33. How do the two major parties (Republicans and Democrats) reach voters in the middle to get their vote? A) By taking a moderate stance on issues. B) By trying to persuade them that their side is right. C) By taking an extreme stance on issue. D) By ignoring the people in the middle. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) By taking a moderate stance on issues. 34. The official vote in the presidential election is called the A) Electoral vote. B) Popular vote. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Electoral vote. 35. These acts violate the Constitution-freedom of speech& freedom of the press A) Democrats/ Republicans. B) Federalists. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Democrats/ Republicans. 36. Which party wants to fund a strong military? A) Republican. B) Democrat. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Republican. 37. When political parties emerged (began to come out) what did they challenge? A) The Treaty of Paris. B) The Bill of Rights. C) The Constitution. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) The Constitution. 38. Which branch of government is responsible for enforcing laws? A) Executive. B) Judicial. C) Legislative. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Executive. 39. Who did the federalist think should govern? A) The adams and hamilton. B) Faith in the common people. C) The rich and educated and well born. D) One great ruler. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) The rich and educated and well born. 40. Democrats who believe the role of the government should be to guarantee that no one is in need. A) Socialist. B) Liberals. C) Conservative. D) Communist. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Liberals. 41. Which party is considered "conservative" A) Republican. B) Democrat. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Republican. 42. Which power is shared between the federal government and state government? A) Enumerated. B) Reserved. C) Concurrent. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Concurrent. 43. Which issue do republicans and democrats disagree on most? A) Campaigning for election. B) Using propaganda. C) Role of the media. D) Role the government should play in people's lives. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Role the government should play in people's lives. 44. This is a plan of action initiated by the government to achieve a stated goal: A) Political Party. B) Public Policy. C) Ordinance. D) Electoral College. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Public Policy. 45. Where might people be able to hear multiple perspectives on a topic? A) At a press conference. B) At a campaign rally. C) At a school board or city council meeting. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) At a school board or city council meeting. 46. True or False:State governments are allowed to have the power to control schools and marriages. A) False. B) True. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) True. 47. Who was John Marshall? A) 4th Chief Justice of the Unied States Supreme Court. B) 1st president of the United States. C) The leader of the Democratic Republicans. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) 4th Chief Justice of the Unied States Supreme Court. 48. Believes the government should provide social programs A) Democrats. B) Republicans. C) Both. D) Neither. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Democrats. 49. Which court cases ruled that the spending of corporations and labor unions is a form of protected speech? A) Citizens United v. FEC. B) Roe v Wade. C) New York Times v. U.S. D) Engel v. Vitale. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Citizens United v. FEC. 50. I ran for president more than anyone else in the history of the United States. A) George Washington. B) Earl Dodge. C) Alexander Hamilton. D) Thomas Jefferson. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Earl Dodge. 51. What is the SNP's first claim? A) Independence of Wales from the UK. B) Independence of Scotland from the UK. C) Independence of England from the UK. D) Independence of Northern Ireland from the UK. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Independence of Scotland from the UK. 52. Rising campaign costs have not led to any changes to finance laws in America. A) False. B) True. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) False. 53. All of the following characteristics apply to Democratic-Republicans EXCEPT A) Jefferson and Madison were leaders of the party. B) Supported by farmers and the "common man". C) Believed that the national government should be powerful and state powers limited. D) Wanted a "strict" construction of the Constitution limit government to powers outlined in the Constitution. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Believed that the national government should be powerful and state powers limited. 54. Favored "states rights" (Wanted stronger state governments) A) Democratic-Republicans. B) Federalists. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Democratic-Republicans. 55. The Democrats tend to be more conservative while the Republicans are more liberal. A) False. B) True. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) False. 56. A minority party is a ..... ? A) Party based on race. B) Organized group of people who share similar political views and work to influence government,. C) Political party that does not have a majority of the elected members. D) Set of statements describing a party's views on major issues. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Political party that does not have a majority of the elected members. 57. The Republican Party strongly supports spending money on A) The Miliary. B) Free College Education. C) Alternative forms of Energy. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) The Miliary. 58. What color is commonly associated with the Democratic Party? A) Yellow. B) Green. C) Blue. D) Red. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Blue. 59. Where can the Bill of Rights be found in the Constitution? A) Preamble. B) Introduction. C) Articles. D) First 10 amendments. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) First 10 amendments. 60. Our Public Opinion changes throughout our life. A) False. B) True. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) True. ← 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