This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > General Knowledge > Indian Polity > Parties > System > Political Parties – Quiz 55 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Political Parties Quiz 55 (60 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. When you vote with a straight ticket, you A) Give all your votes in one day. B) Share your votes among two or more parties. C) Vote for candidates all in the same party. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Vote for candidates all in the same party. 2. Political Parties A) Groups of people that believe in certain, similar ideas. B) Groups of people that love each other. C) Groups of people that work together. D) Groups of people that play sports together. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Groups of people that believe in certain, similar ideas. 3. What did the Democratic Republicans believe in? A) Loose construction of the Constitution. B) Protective tariff. C) Strong federal government. D) Strong state governments. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Protective tariff. 4. Which one of the following political parties was founded by reviving the Bharatiya Jana Sangha? A) Bahujan samaj party. B) Samajwadi Party. C) Rashtriya Janata Dal. D) Bharatiya Janata Party. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Bharatiya Janata Party. 5. The very FIRST caucus gets a TON of media attention. Held where? A) New York. B) New Jeresy. C) California. D) Iowa. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Iowa. 6. Which one of the following is not a function of political parties? A) Parties contest elections. B) Parties put forward different policies and programs. C) Parties do not shape public opinion. D) Parties play a decisive role in making laws for the country. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Parties do not shape public opinion. 7. True/False:Republicans and Democrats are the only political parties in the U.S. A) False. B) True. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) False. 8. In terms of political ideology ..... A) Democrats are Republican, conservatives are liberal. B) Republicans are Democrats, liberals are conservative. C) Republicans are liberal, Democrats are conservative. D) Republicans are conservative, Democrats are liberal. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Republicans are conservative, Democrats are liberal. 9. Believed in taxes A) Democratic Republican. B) Federalist. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Federalist. 10. Taxes are too high. When all people have more of their own money to spend, they help our economy to grow. We need to do everything we can to lower taxes for all U.S. citizens. A) Republican. B) Democrat. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Republican. 11. One of a political party's main jobs is to nominate candidates for ..... A) Elections. B) Senate. C) Delegates. D) Convention leader. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Elections. 12. Supported the use of tariffs. A) Federalist. B) Republican. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Federalist. 13. Which two states have the first primary elections? A) Pennsylvania and Iowa. B) Iowa and New Hampshire. C) Iowa and Massachusetts. D) Delaware and Iowa. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Iowa and New Hampshire. 14. George Washington was a huge supporter of the creation of political parties in the United States. A) True. B) False. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) False. 15. A temporary alliance of several groups that come together to form a working majority A) Coalition. B) Partisanship. C) Precinct. D) Splinter party. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Coalition. 16. Farmers, craft workers A) Federalists. B) Democrats/Republicans. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Democrats/Republicans. 17. The Grand Old Party (GOP) A) Republican. B) Democratic. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Republican. 18. All parties other than the main two is considered A) Senseless. B) Throw away parties. C) Libertarian. D) A third party. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) A third party. 19. The technique of using images or pictures to convey a certain message. A) Bias. B) Media. C) Propaganda. D) Symbolism. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Symbolism. 20. The Second Amendment gives citizens the right to keep and bear arms. Individuals have the right to defend themselves. More guns in the hands of law-abiding citizens mean less crime. A) Liberal. B) Conservative. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Conservative. 21. Which of the following best characterizes the American political process? A) A one party dictatorship. B) A ruling coalition. C) A two party system. D) A multiparty system. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) A two party system. 22. Identify the challenges faced by political parties in India? A) Lack of internal democracy in the party. B) Dynastic succession. C) Use of money and muscle power. D) All the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) All the above. 23. What is a single-party system? A) A system where political parties form coalitions to create public policies. B) A system where multiple political parties try to gain a majority in government. C) A system where political parties are banned. D) A system where one individual or small group holds supreme power in government tags8.C3.1. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) A system where one individual or small group holds supreme power in government tags8.C3.1. 24. Which political party is being described? [Flannigan says that wealth will trickle down to help those at the bottom if we have a market economy and a government that is small, has few taxes and few regulations.] A) Democratic Party. B) Republican Party. C) Socialist Party. D) Libertarian Party. E) Communist Party. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Republican Party. 25. Which THIRD party wants the government to help citizens more like free college and free health care. A) Green Party. B) Socialist Party. C) Libertarian Party. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Socialist Party. 26. Before the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Voting Rights Act of 1965, African-American voters faced this, especially in the American South. A) Suppression. B) Sadness. C) Conviction. D) Helpfulness. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Suppression. 27. ..... occurs after every census to reallocate the 435 seats in the United States House of Representatives, reflecting shifts in the population of the states and, thus, how many seats each state is allotted. A) Equalization. B) Demography. C) Restructuring. D) Reapportionment. E) Political socialization. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Reapportionment. 28. A public official seeking reelection to the position he or she currently occupies A) Swing voter. B) Self-announcement. C) Incumbent. D) Party base. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Incumbent. 29. What does Andrew Rawnsley ultimately argue will be the impact of Coronavirus on Conservative party ideology? A) It will return to New Right ideas after the pandemic. B) There may well be a new direction for Conservative Party ideology. C) There will definitely be a new direction for Conservative Party ideology. D) He doesn't say. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) There may well be a new direction for Conservative Party ideology. 30. Both political parties work to select their presidential and vice presidential candidates during A) Springtime. B) National conventions for each respective party. C) The 3 month period leading up to the November election. D) Important deadlines on the national stage. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) National conventions for each respective party. 31. When 2 major parties work to find common ground to accomplish goals. A) Bipartisan. B) Anarchy. C) Democracy. D) Partisan. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Bipartisan. 32. They felt the country should grow and expand through industrialization. A) Democratic-Republican. B) Federalists. C) Both. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Federalists. 33. How many national parties are there in India? A) 10. B) 20. C) 12. D) 7. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) 7. 34. Smaller government, the free market, and strong national defense are ideas generally associated with A) Liberals. B) Conservatives. C) Socialists. D) Anarchists. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Conservatives. 35. Final election in November where voters choose a candidate and the winner takes office. A) Provisional Election. B) Electoral College. C) General Election. D) Primary Election. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) General Election. 36. Justin Trudeau is in his ..... term as Prime Minister. A) Third. B) First. C) Fourth. D) Second. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Second. 37. An increase in divisions across ideological and party lines ..... e.g., Democrats and Republicans unwilling to compromise. A) Pluralism. B) Party polarization. C) Elite theory. D) Party platform. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Party polarization. 38. Which individual activity is used directly to influence laws in the United States? A) Gathering signatures for a petition. B) Discussing politics at school/work. C) Collecting opinions for a yearbook. D) Watching political debates. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Gathering signatures for a petition. 39. The MAIN function of political parties in the United States is to A) Narrow down choices for citizens voting in elections. B) Ensure that country remains a representative demoracy'. C) Keep certain types of political candidates out of power. D) Help people with similar political ideas express their views. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Help people with similar political ideas express their views. 40. What was the name of the law passed by Federalists, signed by President John Adams, increased waiting period for an immigrant to become a citizen from 5 to 14 years, empowered president to arrest and deport dangerous illegal immigrants, & made it illegal to publish defamatory statements about the federal government or its officials? A) Monroe Doctrine. B) Jay Treaty. C) Embargo Act. D) Alien and Sedition Acts. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Alien and Sedition Acts. 41. Opposed combining debts A) Federalists. B) Democrat-Republicans. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Democrat-Republicans. 42. What is partisanship? A) Supporting the actions of a political party based on personal beliefs. B) Supporting the actions of a political party without considering personal beliefs. C) Supporting the actions of multiple political parties. D) Supporting the actions of a political party without any affiliation. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Supporting the actions of a political party without considering personal beliefs. 43. Newspapers often run candidates' views side by side during elections. This is an example of ..... A) Broadcasting different points of views. B) Separating fact from opinions. C) Identifying propaganda. D) Detecting bias. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Broadcasting different points of views. 44. What is NOT a reason for a two party system? A) History. B) Tradition. C) Article 1 of the Constitution. D) Electoral System. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Article 1 of the Constitution. 45. True or FalseIdeology is based on a system of ideas and ideals. A) True. B) False. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 46. What becomes the norm in multi-party systems? A) Coalitions. B) Quick change of government. C) Clear winner. D) Stable government. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Coalitions. 47. Changed the voting age from 21 to 18 years of age. A) 23rd Amendment. B) 26th Amendment. C) 15th Amendment. D) 24th Amendment. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) 26th Amendment. 48. Organizations formed by interest groups; collect and raise money from groups members give money to candidates who supports their views A) Interest groups. B) PACs (poltical action committees). C) Third parties. D) Political parties. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) PACs (poltical action committees). 49. The best predictors used to determine who will vote are: A) Age and gender. B) Lack of interest and income. C) Age, education, and income. D) Length of residency in one place and age. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Age, education, and income. 50. A political party's statement of beliefs and goals A) Political cartoons. B) Mass media. C) Platform. D) Electorate. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Platform. 51. A series of statements expressing a party's principles, beliefs and positions on Election issues A) Platform. B) Candidate. C) Debate. D) Political Party. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Platform. 52. In the mid 1960s, much of the south switched their political support due to their opposition to the Civil Rights Movement. The party they began to support for the remainder of the 1900s was ..... A) Republican. B) Democrat. C) Progressive. D) Green. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Republican. 53. Which legislation banned soft money? A) Federal Election Campaign Act (FECA). B) Buckley v. Valeo. C) Citizens United v. FEC. D) McCain Feingold Act of 2002. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) McCain Feingold Act of 2002. 54. Sedition means activities aimed at weakening the government. The Alien and Sedition Acts allowed the president to do this ..... A) Imprison or arrest aliens. B) Become friends with the aliens. C) Leave the aliens alone. D) Deport the aliens back to their country. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Imprison or arrest aliens. 55. List four ways some states prevented the enforcement of the fifteenth amendment. A) Poll taxes, literacy tests, grandfather clauses, intimidation tactics. B) Violence and threats. C) White primaries. D) Property ownership requirements. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Poll taxes, literacy tests, grandfather clauses, intimidation tactics. 56. The Free Soil Party was primarily concerned about the spread of slavery. It is an example of a(n) A) Single issue party. B) Economic protest party. C) Splinter party. D) Ideological party. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Single issue party. 57. Which party believed that industry and manufacturing was the key to the economic success of America? A) Federalists. B) Democratic-Republicans. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Federalists. 58. True or False:The Constitution does not mention anything about political parties. A) True. B) False. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 59. In order to win an election, a party is most likely to ..... A) Appeal to the political center. B) Propose cuts to popular programs. C) Divide campaign funds between candidates equally. D) Organize leaders of special interest groups. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Appeal to the political center. 60. What is Inauguration Day? A) Election Day. B) The day that marks the President's 4 year term in office. C) The day that marks the President's 4 year term ending. D) The day that candidates hold a debate. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) The day that marks the President's 4 year term in office. ← 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