This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > General Knowledge > Indian Polity > Parties > System > Political Parties – Quiz 42 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Political Parties Quiz 42 (60 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. A system in which the winner of an election is the candidate who wins the greatest number of votes cast A) First-past-the-post. B) Majoritarian voting. C) Party identifiers. D) Gerrymandering. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) First-past-the-post. 2. What type of government philosophy has a person who gets their power from a religious authority? A) Social contract. B) Force. C) Divine right. D) Evolutionary. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Divine right. 3. Favored British in foreign affairs A) Federalist. B) Democrat-Republican. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Federalist. 4. Strongly supporting your own party is known as what A) Partisanship. B) Gerrymandering. C) Incumbent. D) Interest group. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Partisanship. 5. Thomas Jefferson A) Democratic Republican. B) Federalist. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Democratic Republican. 6. Which political party think we should help immigrants become citizens? A) Democratic Party. B) Republican Party. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Democratic Party. 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? A) Republican Party. B) Democratic Party. C) Libertarian Party. D) Green Party. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Republican Party. 8. Believed the economy should focus more on agriculture A) Federalists. B) Democratic Republicans. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Democratic Republicans. 9. Who Chooses the Candidates for Contesting Elections in India A) Members and Supporters of the Party. B) Top Party Leadership. C) The Existing Government. D) None of These. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Top Party Leadership. 10. What issue do Democrats and Republicans most often differ? A) Major beliefs. B) The role of government. C) Debates. D) Party organization. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) The role of government. 11. Congress can exercise non-stated power in a "necessary and proper" manner while executing expressed powers. A) Elastic Clause. B) Commerce Clause. C) Bill of Attainder. D) Privileges and Immunities Clause. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Elastic Clause. 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 A) Conservative. B) Independent. C) Libertarian. D) Liberal. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Liberal. 13. What is the role of interest groups in politics? A) To facilitate collective action. B) To recruit candidates. C) To influence policies. D) To win elections. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) To influence policies. 14. A person who believes people and businesses should make the country better. A) LIberal. B) Conservative. C) Moderate. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Conservative. 15. The Executive Branch of the United States requires a variety of duties. Which of the following duties would be the primary duty? A) Convene both Houses, in case of disagreement. B) Carry out laws passed by Congress. C) Receive ambassadors and other public ministers. D) Give Congress information on the State of the Union. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Carry out laws passed by Congress. 16. Since the early 1980s, the Republican Party platform has been increasingly influenced by A) Civil libertarians. B) Environmental activists. C) Evangelical Christians. D) Active military officers. E) Labor unions. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Evangelical Christians. 17. The color for the Democratic party is ..... A) Red. B) White. C) Blue. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Blue. 18. This party was loose constructionists A) Federalist. B) Democratic-Republicans. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Federalist. 19. Whom do political parties have to register themselves? A) State Government. B) Central Government. C) Election Commission. D) All of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Election Commission. 20. What survey might you take after you vote that will allow specialist to predict the winner of the election. A) Absentee Poll. B) Exit Poll. C) Media Poll. D) Electional Survey. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Exit Poll. 21. Which of the following is NOT a function of a political party? A) Nominate candidates. B) Write party platforms. C) Appoint ambassadors. D) Hold primary elections. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Appoint ambassadors. 22. A function of a political party is ..... A) Making sure all eligible voters are registered. B) Working with other political parties to ensure fair campaigns. C) Helping to get information to the public concerning important issues. D) Safeguarding first amendment rights. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Helping to get information to the public concerning important issues. 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? A) She doesn't have a college degree. B) She isn't a natural-born citizen of the U.S. C) She's too old. D) She has no government experience. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) She isn't a natural-born citizen of the U.S. 24. An organization of people sharing a common interest or goal that seeks to influence public policy A) Interest Group. B) Political Group. C) Social Group. D) Solidary Group. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Interest Group. 25. Who supported manufacturing and commerce as the basis of the economy? A) Thomas Jefferson. B) Alexander Hamilton. C) . D) . Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Alexander Hamilton. 26. Education, debates, representation and participation are all negative effects of political parties A) False. B) True. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) False. 27. The description of a political party's position on election issues is called a A) Deck. B) Caucus. C) Plank. D) Platform. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Platform. 28. The opposite of political apathy would be A) Literate. B) Political efficacy. C) Independents. D) Electorate. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Political efficacy. 29. Which of the following is NOT a major function of either of the two major parties in the United States? A) To keep the members informed about key issues. B) To monitor the conduct of its candidates in officej and keep them in line. C) To assure the qualifications of candidates for office. D) To unite people and concentrate solely on one public policy matter. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) To unite people and concentrate solely on one public policy matter. 30. The Republican party prefers this type of primary. A) Winner-take-all. B) Proportional. C) Multi-dimensional. D) Candidate-centered. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Winner-take-all. 31. The first political party system in the United States consisted of A) Democrats and Whigs. B) Democrats and Republicans. C) Whigs and Democratic-Republicans. D) Federalists and Democratic-Republicans. E) Federalists and Whigs. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Federalists and Democratic-Republicans. 32. An American leader who opposed the French Revolution was A) George Washington. B) Sam Adams. C) Thomas Jefferson. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) George Washington. 33. Political culture refers to A) How truly "American" someone is. B) A set of beliefs about the role of government in society. C) Political party affiliation. D) An overall set of values widely shared within a society. E) A high degree of homogeneity in political opinions. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) An overall set of values widely shared within a society. 34. The Political Party Whip is responsible for insuring that all party members vote according to their party's platform in Congress. A) Recruit and Nominate Candidates. B) Educated the Electorate About Campaign Issues. C) Raising Money for the Campaign. D) Monitoring Actions of Officeholders. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Monitoring Actions of Officeholders. 35. Washington wanted America to "stear clear of permanent alliance with any portion of the foreign world." This means he A) Wanted America to have permanent alliances with other nations. B) Wanted America to support other nations only when it helps America. C) Wanted America to ignore the rest of the world. D) Wanted America to avoid permanent alliances because nations are selfish. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Wanted America to avoid permanent alliances because nations are selfish. 36. A group of people who share political ideas ..... A) Two-Party System. B) Public Office. C) Candidate. D) Political Party. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Political Party. 37. Since ..... with the election of Abraham Lincoln Republicans and Democrats have dominated. A) 1860. B) 1840. C) 1928. D) 1900. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) 1860. 38. Which of the two major political parties is more likely to support tax cuts? A) Democratic Party. B) Republican Party. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Republican Party. 39. In order to win the presidency A) The candidate must get the approval of the Supreme Court. B) The candidate must win the popular vote. C) The candidate must win 270 electoral college votes. D) The candidate must win the largest state. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) The candidate must win 270 electoral college votes. 40. The campaign for Senator Bob sent me a flyer outlining Bob's ideas on certain issues. What political party function is being fulfilled? A) Helping candidates win. B) Educating the electorate. C) Recruiting candidates. D) Monitoring officeholders. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Educating the electorate. 41. The Democratic and Republican Parties have ballot access in all states. A) True. B) False. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 42. Which of the following best describes the function of media as a watchdog? A) Exposing officials who violate accepted legal, ethical, or performance standards. B) Alerting the public to important developments as soon as possible after they happen. C) Serving as a conduit through which political leaders communicate with the public. D) Acting as an advocate for a particular viewpoint or interest. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Exposing officials who violate accepted legal, ethical, or performance standards. 43. In the United States there are two of them, the Democrats and Republicans. A) Major parties. B) Multiparty. C) Bipartisan. D) Minor party. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Major parties. 44. A critical election involves and accelerates a process called A) Electoral examination. B) Proportional representation. C) Party realignment. D) Partisan transformation. E) Democratic rejuvenation. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Party realignment. 45. An example of a country having the multi party A) USA. B) UK. C) India. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) India. 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? A) Hamilton. B) Jefferson. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Jefferson. 47. Why do Third Parties typically not last very long in the United States? A) Lack of strong candidates. B) Lack of support. C) Lack of funds. D) Lack of knowing the issues. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Lack of funds. 48. Who was the leader of the Democratic-Republican Party in the 1800s? A) Alexander Hamilton. B) Thomas Jefferson. C) George Washington. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Thomas Jefferson. 49. Members of political parties work together to reach their goals and help candidates from their party win ..... A) Games. B) Contests. C) Lotteries. D) Elections. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Elections. 50. To win the Presidency of the United States, a candidate needs to win: A) The Popular Vote (they had the most votes from people across the country). B) The Electoral Vote (they had 270 votes in the Electoral College). C) Both. D) Neither. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) The Electoral Vote (they had 270 votes in the Electoral College). 51. Which one of the following is a feature "Partisanship" ? A) Inability to take the a balanced view. B) Similarity of views. C) Represents the Individuals. D) All of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Inability to take the a balanced view. 52. Believes in sustainable and environmentally friendly ideals. A) Conservative Party. B) Block Quebecois. C) Liberal Party. D) Green Party. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Green Party. 53. The Green Party and Libertarian Party are examples of what? A) Republicans. B) Democrats. C) Third Parties. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Third Parties. 54. SS.7.C.2.10What party would not support, generally speaking, stopping drilling off of Florida's coast? A) Green. B) Democrat. C) Republican. D) None of these. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Republican. 55. Which one of the following is true for what the Republicans believe in? A) Want less government involvement and control. B) Want less military spending. C) Believe that it is the responsibility of the government to care for its people. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Want less government involvement and control. 56. What is the symbol of the Democratic Party? A) Donkey. B) Lion. C) Tiger. D) Horse. E) Elephant. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Donkey. 57. When was the BJP founded? A) 1980. B) 1990. C) 1970. D) 1960. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) 1980. 58. This phrase means "What most people believe or think about an issue." A) Public opinion. B) Public restrooms. C) Public policy. D) Public agenda. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Public opinion. 59. The parties differences are- A) Stated in the party platforms and reflecting in campaigning. B) Stated in the U.S. Constitution. C) Listed in the Preamble. D) Expressed in the 18th Amendment. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Stated in the party platforms and reflecting in campaigning. 60. What does the Republican Party emphasize in their party platform? A) High degree of government involvement in public affairs, especially aid to social welfare programs. B) Equal access to civil liberties to all marginalized groups. C) Get the government out of the economy and let free market regulate it. D) Breaking up corporate concentration and limit the power of business. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Get the government out of the economy and let free market regulate it. ← 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