This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > General Knowledge > Indian Polity > Parties > System > Political Parties – Quiz 30 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Political Parties Quiz 30 (60 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. A democratic country would likely have a A) No party system. B) Single party system. C) System where only third parties can exist. D) Two or multi party system. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Two or multi party system. 2. The passage of the Voting Rights of 1965 was intended to allow increased voting by which group of Americans? A) Persons who passed a literacy test. B) African-Americans. C) Women. D) Children of foreign citizens. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) African-Americans. 3. WHICH OF THE FOLLOWIN PARTY PLAY AN IMPORTANT ROLE IN NATIONALIST MOVEMENT A) CONGRESS. B) RJD. C) BJP. D) BJD. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) CONGRESS. 4. The redistribution of Congressional seats after the census determines changes in population distribution among the states is best defined by which term? A) Apportionment. B) Reapportionment. C) Gerrymandering. D) Congressional redistricting. E) Dealignment. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Reapportionment. 5. How is the president elected? A) Popular vote. B) Elected by senate. C) Winner of the primaries. D) Electoral college. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Electoral college. 6. A way for citizens to approve or reject a state or local law? A) Referendum. B) Propaganda. C) Initiative. D) Recall. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Referendum. 7. You should be at the Washington's Reaction section now ..... Which president tried to resolved the conflict between Hamilton and Jefferson, and is quoted as saying "I ..... ardently wish that some line could be marked out by which both of you could walk." A) Washington. B) Madison. C) Adams. D) Monroe. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Washington. 8. The USA has a two-party system A) False. B) True. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) True. 9. Can override a presidential veto with a 2/3 vote A) House of Representatives. B) Senate. C) Both. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Both. 10. Powers not specifically mentioned in the Constitution (a) A) Alien. B) Caucus. C) Partisan. D) Sedition. E) A implied powers. Show Answer Correct Answer: E) A implied powers. 11. Who raises money for presidential elections? A) Each party's national committee raises money for its own candidates. B) One national convention raises money for ALL candidates. C) The national chairperson raises money for the elections. D) Delegates at the national convention raise money for their candidates. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Each party's national committee raises money for its own candidates. 12. Political Party that is socially conservative A) Democratic Party. B) Two Party System. C) Closed Primary. D) Republican Party. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Republican Party. 13. True or False:All Democrats agree with each other on issues. A) False. B) True. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) False. 14. Hamilton was the leader of this party. A) Republican. B) Federalist. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Federalist. 15. The presidential election of 1796 saw the first ..... A) Public riots. B) Party caucuses. C) Nominating conventions. D) Candidates for vice president. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Party caucuses. 16. How are the electors (the people who officially place the electoral college vote for the state) chosen A) Electors buy their way to the position. B) The president nominates them. C) It is an inherited position. D) A slate of electors is chosen by a popular vote. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) A slate of electors is chosen by a popular vote. 17. If you receive a ballot during a primary election that has all candidates on one sheet, you are likely experiencing a A) Semi-closed Primary. B) Caucus. C) Closed Primary. D) Open Primary. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Open Primary. 18. What was the first political party established in the United States? A) The Democrats. B) The Republicans. C) The Federalists. D) The Whigs. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) The Federalists. 19. What is the guiding philosophy of the Bharatiya Janata Party? A) Wants to build a strong and modern India. B) Uniform Civil Code. C) Cultural nationalism. D) All the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) All the above. 20. Pro-British, ani-French position A) Federalist. B) Democratic-Republican. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Federalist. 21. Political parties as we known them came to into being during the: A) 1880s. B) 1900s. C) 1830s. D) 1810s. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) 1830s. 22. Who has increased influence in campaigning and government due to the rise of campaign costs? A) Individuals. B) PAC's. C) Businesses. D) Special Interest Groups. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Special Interest Groups. 23. "France helped us during the American Revolution. We should support them and their pursuit for liberty." A) Federalist. B) Democratic-Republicans. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Democratic-Republicans. 24. Experts argue the pros and cons of political parties. Which of the following is a major negative in regards to political parties? A) Create opportunities for citizens to participate in the government. B) Pressure elected officials to follow the political party's program against their own beliefs. C) Act as watchdogs for the opposing side. D) Serve as bridges uniting the members of the executive and the legislative branch. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Pressure elected officials to follow the political party's program against their own beliefs. 25. Which party favored State banks over a National bank? A) Federalists. B) Democratic-Federalists. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Democratic-Federalists. 26. Third parties perform a variety of functions in American politics, including all of the following EXCEPT A) Bringing new groups into the electorate. B) Carrying out diplomatic functions when major parties are unable to. C) Serving as a safety valve for discontent. D) Placing new ideas on the policy agenda. E) All of the above are functions third parties perform. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Carrying out diplomatic functions when major parties are unable to. 27. Which is NOT a reason third parties are unsuccessful against the other two major parties? A) The major parties attempt to incorporate popular third party ideas into their own platforms. B) Third parties have huge budgets to outspend the major parties. C) Third parties have fewer political ads. D) Third parties have less media coverage. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Third parties have huge budgets to outspend the major parties. 28. Any party other than the two major parties; rarely win elections; example:Libertarian A) Majority party. B) Third party. C) Mixed party. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Third party. 29. Which of the following actions would have the least impact on getting a candidate elected? A) Volunteering for a candidate's campaign. B) Voting for the candidate in the election. C) Contributing money to the candidate. D) Watching the candidates TV ad. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Watching the candidates TV ad. 30. Party supports neighborhood public schools and high-quality public charter schools. A) Democrat. B) Republican. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Democrat. 31. Pick the country where the two-party system exists? A) Pakistan. B) India. C) United Kingdom. D) China. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) United Kingdom. 32. A nomination is the act of officially naming a person as a candidate for office. A) False. B) True. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) True. 33. What is an important reason American voters should be able to detect bias and identify propaganda? A) All information contained in campaign literature is inaccurate. B) The media plays an important role in the political process. C) Political campaigns would not be effective without bias or propaganda. D) Voters need to be able to make informed choices among candidates. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Voters need to be able to make informed choices among candidates. 34. Where were the "Whigs" from? A) The sun. B) Outer space. C) Earth. D) Russia. E) The U.S.A. Show Answer Correct Answer: E) The U.S.A. 35. What amendment limits the number of terms a president can serve A) 19. B) 22. C) 25. D) 27. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) 22. 36. This political party's animal symbol is the donkey. A) Democrat. B) Republican. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Democrat. 37. Average feelings about political views; not taking one side or the other (someone in this area is called a "moderate" or "independent") A) POLITICS. B) POLITICAL CENTER. C) POLITICAL PERSONALITY. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) POLITICAL CENTER. 38. Which political party supported the policies of Thomas Jefferson and James Madison? (a) A) Federalists. B) Whig. C) A Democratic-Republicans. D) Peace & Freedom. E) Libertarians. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) A Democratic-Republicans. 39. What can motivate people to vote (or not to vote)? A) Private opinion polls. B) Public opinion polls. C) Open opinion polls. D) Closed opinion polls. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Public opinion polls. 40. What is the symbol of the Republican Party in the United States? A) Elephant. B) Donkey. C) Eagle. D) Lion. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Elephant. 41. What is the most common reason for poor voter turnout? A) Lack of education. B) Lack of transportation. C) Illness. D) Lack of interest. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Lack of interest. 42. What did George Washington consider a grave danger to the new nation? A) National taxes. B) France's influence. C) Settlers moving west. D) Growth of political parties. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Growth of political parties. 43. What is the oldest political party? A) Conservative. B) Liberal. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Liberal. 44. An effort to gain support in order to win an election A) Platform. B) Effort. C) Campaign. D) Propaganda. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Campaign. 45. Political parties will inform the public of their beliefs about the issues listed above. This is called the political party's ..... A) Platform. B) Face. C) History. D) Tree top. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Platform. 46. Elected officials must be affiliated with either the Democratic or Republican party. A) False. B) True. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) False. 47. Where the whigs pro annexation A) No. B) Yes. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) No. 48. Supported a weak central government A) Federalist Party. B) Democratic-Republican Party. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Democratic-Republican Party. 49. The idea that majoritarian systems usually produce two-party systems is known as ..... A) Duverger's Law. B) Arthur's Law. C) Bacon's Law. D) Berkeley Law. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Duverger's Law. 50. Wants LOWER Taxes A) Democrats. B) Republicans. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Republicans. 51. Mr. Smith wants to be governor of Illinois because he misses his old home. However, he finds out he is disqualified from being governor of Illinois, why? A) He isn't old enough. B) He doesn't live in Illinois. C) He was arrested as a kid and cant be governor now. D) He doesn't have enough money to be governor. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) He doesn't live in Illinois. 52. How do interest groups try to directly influence people in government? A) Lobbying. B) Bribes. C) Tv commercials. D) Phone calls. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Lobbying. 53. What is the main difference between the Democratic and Republican parties in the United States? A) The main difference is their level of government intervention in the economy. B) The main difference is their political ideologies and policy positions. C) The main difference is their stance on social issues. D) The main difference is their approach to foreign policy. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) The main difference is their political ideologies and policy positions. 54. WHICH IS THE LARGEST CONSTITUENT PARTY OF RULING U.P.A.? A) INDIAN NATIONAL CONGRESS. B) A.I D M K. C) Asom Gana Parishad. D) B.J.P. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) INDIAN NATIONAL CONGRESS. 55. What happened to the Democrats that joined the Republican Party when they formed? A) They had to give up their seats in congress. B) They were given seats in Congress and set as Governors of states. C) They had to work with other countries diplomats. D) They were told that they had to work for what they wanted. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) They were given seats in Congress and set as Governors of states. 56. Who provide people access to government machinery and welfare schemes implemented by governments? A) Interest group. B) Election Commission. C) Political Parties. D) Pressure group. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Political Parties. 57. A politician who is democrat would MOST LIKELY support which one? A) Less government spending. B) Expanding healthcare programs. C) Reducing welfare programs. D) Spending money in the military. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Expanding healthcare programs. 58. When media outlets engage in favoritism towards a certain political party, this is most likely known as- A) Bias. B) Propaganda. C) Separating facts and opinions. D) Muckraking. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Bias. 59. What is a organized group of people that share the same political ideas and positions on national issues? A) Campaign. B) Lobbyist. C) Political party. D) Candidate. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Political party. 60. Support the ratification of the Constitution A) Anti-federalist. B) Federalist. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Federalist. ← 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