Political Parties Quiz 42 (60 MCQs)

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1. A system in which the winner of an election is the candidate who wins the greatest number of votes cast
2. What type of government philosophy has a person who gets their power from a religious authority?
3. Favored British in foreign affairs
4. Strongly supporting your own party is known as what
5. Thomas Jefferson
6. Which political party think we should help immigrants become citizens?
7. Look at the following list of political attributes and answer the question below.-opposed to taxes-in favor of immigration reform-in favor of prayer in schools-in favor of increases to defense spending-in favor of school vouchers-opposed to government-run health careWhich U.S. political party is represented in the list?
8. Believed the economy should focus more on agriculture
9. Who Chooses the Candidates for Contesting Elections in India
10. What issue do Democrats and Republicans most often differ?
11. Congress can exercise non-stated power in a "necessary and proper" manner while executing expressed powers.
12. Tends to support the following:Big government Equality and opportunity for all Protection of civil liberties Pro-choice Government guarantee that no one is in need Change can/should happen
13. What is the role of interest groups in politics?
14. A person who believes people and businesses should make the country better.
15. The Executive Branch of the United States requires a variety of duties. Which of the following duties would be the primary duty?
16. Since the early 1980s, the Republican Party platform has been increasingly influenced by
17. The color for the Democratic party is .....
18. This party was loose constructionists
19. Whom do political parties have to register themselves?
20. What survey might you take after you vote that will allow specialist to predict the winner of the election.
21. Which of the following is NOT a function of a political party?
22. A function of a political party is .....
23. In 2020, your mom wants to run for President. She is 42 years old and has a high school diploma. She was born in Canada, but became a naturalized U.S. citizen ten years ago. Your Civics teacher says your mom isn't qualified to run for President. Why isn't your mom qualified to run for President?
24. An organization of people sharing a common interest or goal that seeks to influence public policy
25. Who supported manufacturing and commerce as the basis of the economy?
26. Education, debates, representation and participation are all negative effects of political parties
27. The description of a political party's position on election issues is called a
28. The opposite of political apathy would be
29. Which of the following is NOT a major function of either of the two major parties in the United States?
30. The Republican party prefers this type of primary.
31. The first political party system in the United States consisted of
32. An American leader who opposed the French Revolution was
33. Political culture refers to
34. The Political Party Whip is responsible for insuring that all party members vote according to their party's platform in Congress.
35. Washington wanted America to "stear clear of permanent alliance with any portion of the foreign world." This means he
36. A group of people who share political ideas .....
37. Since ..... with the election of Abraham Lincoln Republicans and Democrats have dominated.
38. Which of the two major political parties is more likely to support tax cuts?
39. In order to win the presidency
40. The campaign for Senator Bob sent me a flyer outlining Bob's ideas on certain issues. What political party function is being fulfilled?
41. The Democratic and Republican Parties have ballot access in all states.
42. Which of the following best describes the function of media as a watchdog?
43. In the United States there are two of them, the Democrats and Republicans.
44. A critical election involves and accelerates a process called
45. An example of a country having the multi party
46. "We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, and that they are endowed by their creator with certain inalienable rights, that among these are life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness." Who wrote this?
47. Why do Third Parties typically not last very long in the United States?
48. Who was the leader of the Democratic-Republican Party in the 1800s?
49. Members of political parties work together to reach their goals and help candidates from their party win .....
50. To win the Presidency of the United States, a candidate needs to win:
51. Which one of the following is a feature "Partisanship" ?
52. Believes in sustainable and environmentally friendly ideals.
53. The Green Party and Libertarian Party are examples of what?
54. SS.7.C.2.10What party would not support, generally speaking, stopping drilling off of Florida's coast?
55. Which one of the following is true for what the Republicans believe in?
56. What is the symbol of the Democratic Party?
57. When was the BJP founded?
58. This phrase means "What most people believe or think about an issue."
59. The parties differences are-
60. What does the Republican Party emphasize in their party platform?