This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > General Knowledge > Indian Polity > Parties > System > Political Parties – Quiz 43 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Political Parties Quiz 43 (60 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. Select the following that is a similarity regarding the Republican and Democrat Party. A) They win equal amounts of voters in each election. B) They both try to win moderate voters. C) They both were created at the same time. D) They have the same platforms. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) They both try to win moderate voters. 2. When candidates for political office engage in debates this is known as- A) Having liberal and conservative views. B) Monitoring the opposing party. C) Nominating candidates. D) Educating voters on the issues. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Educating voters on the issues. 3. Parties are about a part of the society and thus involve ..... A) Partnership. B) Participation. C) Political partnership. D) Partisanship. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Partisanship. 4. What is the purpose of a political party's convention? A) To raise money for the political party. B) To organize voter registration drives. C) To nominate the party's candidate for president and vice president. D) To provide campaign management support for their candidates. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) To nominate the party's candidate for president and vice president. 5. Increasing numbers of voters are identifying as a(n) A) Independent. B) Major party supporter. C) Green candidate. D) Reform supporter. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Independent. 6. Giving out information that is intentionally misleading to influence someone is an example of ..... A) Symbolism. B) Bias. C) Propaganda. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Propaganda. 7. How does party identification affect voting behavior? A) Party identification influences voting behavior by shaping political preferences and choices. B) Party identification only affects voting behavior for certain individuals. C) Party identification is the sole determinant of voting behavior. D) Party identification has no impact on voting behavior. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Party identification influences voting behavior by shaping political preferences and choices. 8. When a candidate announces his or her candidacy and a certain number of people are required to sign for him or her to be on the ballot A) Political Party. B) Platform. C) Petition. D) Plank. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Petition. 9. What is the first step of the presidential election season? A) National Convention. B) Primary Election. C) General Election. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Primary Election. 10. Residents of the United States who are not citizens are called ..... A) Traitors. B) Foreigners. C) Factions. D) Aliens. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Aliens. 11. Voting for candidates based solely on your party affiliation is called ..... voting A) Straight ticket. B) Split ticket. C) Official ticket. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Straight ticket. 12. What is a political party's #1 goal? A) Recruit members. B) Win the election. C) Raise funds. D) Inspire supporters. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Win the election. 13. The President has approximately 2.75 million civilian employees working in the executive departments and agencies. The President is responsible for making sure the executive branch employees are successfully doing their jobs. A) Chief Legislator. B) Chief Administrator. C) Party Chief. D) Chief Executive. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Chief Administrator. 14. Since 1964, how many electors have chosen the president? A) 538. B) 535. C) 100. D) 435. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) 538. 15. Which of these would be the best source for evaluating a candidate's statements on issues? A) The candidate's issue-based position papers. B) The Web site of the candidate's political party. C) Newspaper articles analyzing the candidate's position. D) Political advertising paid for by the candidate's opponent. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Newspaper articles analyzing the candidate's position. 16. One of America's 1st two political parties, it was led by John Adams and favored strong executive leadership. A) Federalist. B) Democratic-Republicans. C) Bias. D) Representative Democracy. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Federalist. 17. A set of statements describing a party's views on major issues? A) Floor. B) Window. C) Board. D) Platform. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Platform. 18. A general agreement among various groups on fundamental matters. A) Bipartisan. B) Partisan. C) Consensus. D) Compromise. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Consensus. 19. Which party is pro-Second Amendment? A) Republicans. B) Democrats. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Republicans. 20. The stable, cooperative relationship that often develops among a congressional committee, an administrative agency, and one or more supportive interest groups; A) Lead triangle. B) Issue network. C) Roman triumvirate. D) Iron triangle. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Iron triangle. 21. The two major U.S. political parties are the Whigs and the Copperheads. A) False. B) True. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) False. 22. Voter turnout in primaries tends to ..... A) Be lower than turnout in the general election. B) Be higher than elections in other countries. C) Be mandatory in some states. D) Be lower in states with early primaries. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Be lower than turnout in the general election. 23. This party tends to support reducing the federal government. A) Republicans. B) Democrats. C) Independents. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Republicans. 24. When you are voting you make your mark or choice on this. A) The exit poll. B) A recall. C) A ballot. D) Your ipad. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) A ballot. 25. Who came in second place in the Presidential election of 1796 therefore becoming the Vice President of the United States of America? (a) A) Charles Pinckney. B) John Adams. C) Aaron Burr. D) A Thomas Jefferson. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) A Thomas Jefferson. 26. Which one below is NOT one of the benefits of purchasing the Louisiana Territory> A) Doubled the size of the US. B) Gained valuable resources. C) Increased tourism. D) America now controlled the Mississippi River and could use the port of New Orleans. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Increased tourism. 27. The agents X, Y, and Z of the XYZ affair were ..... agents. A) Spanish. B) British. C) Native American. D) French. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) French. 28. What is the main purpose of political parties in a democratic system? A) To serve the interests of the ruling elite and ignore the needs of the people. B) To represent the interests and viewpoints of the people, organize and mobilize voters, and provide a platform for political debate and decision-making. C) To create division and conflict within the society. D) To promote a single ideology and suppress opposing viewpoints. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) To represent the interests and viewpoints of the people, organize and mobilize voters, and provide a platform for political debate and decision-making. 29. What is the consequence, if the MLAs and MPs change their parties? A) He or she will be exiled. B) He or she will lose the seat in the legislature. C) He or she will be imprisoned. D) He or she has to pay the fine. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) He or she will lose the seat in the legislature. 30. TRUE OR FALSE:Having a strong negative opinion towards a particular political candidate can influence voter turnout A) FALSE. B) TRUE. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) TRUE. 31. After the 1796 presidential election A) The Democratic-Republicans did not elect another President. B) The Democratic-Republican Party "died". C) The Federalists did not elect another President. D) The Federalists elected the next 3 Presidents. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) The Federalists did not elect another President. 32. Political party that does not have a majority of the elected members A) Third party. B) Political party. C) Ballot access. D) Minority party. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Minority party. 33. Which is not a typical Liberal Democrat's policy? A) Rehabilitation of prisoners. B) Stay in the EU. C) Commitment to renewable energy. D) Raise taxes for all. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Raise taxes for all. 34. What do you think of people gradually moving away from both parties is called? A) Partisan drift. B) Alignment. C) Dealignment. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Dealignment. 35. A majority government requires A) A party to win 50% of the seats in the senate. B) A party to win 50% of the seats in the house or representatives. C) A party to win over 50% of the ridings. D) A party to win over 50% of the votes. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) A party to win over 50% of the ridings. 36. This takes place at a national convention right before the adjournment A) Keynote speech. B) Vice president nomination. C) Delegation party. D) Acceptance speeches. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Acceptance speeches. 37. Believes in limited federal government power A) Republican Party. B) Third Parties. C) Civics party. D) Democratic Party. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Republican Party. 38. Countries that have a one-party system like Syria, Iran, and North Korea are considered authoritarian and reflect a unified, stable society but the people are usually A) Unhappy and dissatisfied. B) Happy and contented. C) Enjoying the work they share. D) Allowed choices and freedom. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Unhappy and dissatisfied. 39. Poltical coverage during presidential campaigns typically covers A) Day to day campaign activities and polling. B) The platforms of the major parties. C) Candidates stands on policy issues. D) Candidates experience and qualifications. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Day to day campaign activities and polling. 40. Action taken for the 1st time an example followed by others. A) Precedent. B) Sedition. C) Nullify. D) Neutrality. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Precedent. 41. Alexander Hamilton's proposal of a national bank helped lead to the creation of? A) America's first banks. B) America's first excise taxes. C) America's first political parties. D) America's first entrepreneurs. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) America's first political parties. 42. What kind of party system do we have in America at the current time? A) 3 party. B) 2 party. C) 4 party. D) 1 party. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) 2 party. 43. Elections are held: A) Always on November 7. B) Whenever the mayor decides. C) The Tuesday after the first Monday in November. D) The first Tuesday in November. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) The Tuesday after the first Monday in November. 44. People with similar ideas usually belong to the same ..... A) Voting precinct. B) Gym. C) Political party. D) Primary group. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Political party. 45. The purpose of a National Convention is to serve as a sort of "Pep Rally" and officially declare a nominee. A) False. B) True. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) True. 46. The liberal party was made up of: A) Indigenous, slaves, artisans, and merchants. B) Slaves, artisans, rich people and merchants. C) Rich people, indigenous. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Indigenous, slaves, artisans, and merchants. 47. Who is the Leader of AITC A) Abhishek Banerjee. B) Indira Gandhi. C) Mamata Banerjee. D) Manata Banerjee. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Mamata Banerjee. 48. A place where money is stored; the government department that handles money A) Treasury. B) Cabinet. C) Bond. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Treasury. 49. What type of party is UKIP? A) Nationalist. B) Single Issue. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Single Issue. 50. The party's statement of principles, beliefs, and positions on vital issues is called a A) Platform. B) Ticket. C) Plank. D) Caucus. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Platform. 51. Theodore Roosevelt A) Dixiecrats. B) Ross Perot & the Reform Party. C) Ralph Nader & the Green Party. D) Bull Moose Party. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Bull Moose Party. 52. A political party that cares more about their values than actually winning an election. A) Ideological. B) Protest. C) Single issue. D) Splinter. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Ideological. 53. Which candidate would a conservative most likely voted for in the 2020 election? A) D. Trump. B) J. Biden. C) B. Sanders. D) R. Paul. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) D. Trump. 54. A candidate creates a TV ad highlighting positive events/facts from his first term as president. This is an example of: A) Glittering generalities. B) Coat-tailing. C) Testimonials/Endorsements. D) Stacking the deck. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Stacking the deck. 55. What do you call a person who tries to influence government officials to favor or oppose action on a specific issue? A) PAC. B) Think Tank. C) Lobbyist. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Lobbyist. 56. Illustrations containing political or social messages that relate to current events. A) PAC Political Action Committee. B) Political Cartoon. C) Campaign. D) Media. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Political Cartoon. 57. Who supported the democratic republicans A) Bankers, lawyers, manufactures. B) Farmers, tradespeople, frontier settlers. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Farmers, tradespeople, frontier settlers. 58. Right to Life, Legalize Drugs, Fix the Pothles on 17th A) Examples of single issue parties. B) Examples of splinter parties. C) Examples of economic protest parties. D) Examples of ideological parties. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Examples of single issue parties. 59. Which president campaigned to prevent the spread of slavery to new states and territories? A) Richard Nixon. B) Abraham Lincoln. C) Thomas Jefferson. D) Andrew Jackson. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Abraham Lincoln. 60. We're seeing right now a party dealignment-where increasing numbers of American voters are leaving the two main parties (and declaring themselves as "Independent"). What percentage now make this claim? A) 24%. B) 42%. C) 13%. D) 68%. 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