Political Parties Quiz 61 (60 MCQs)

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1. States that are very closely divided in their support of both parties.
2. The term "GOP, " often used to refer to the Republican Party, stands for what?
3. Group of party members from every state that raises funds and organizes the party's convention
4. Using an unpleasant label or description to harm a person group or product is known as
5. True or False:National elections only take place every four years.
6. Like George Washington, many Americans considered political parties .....
7. A representative of an interest group who directly contacts government officials to promote or influence an individual, business, or group issue
8. Interest groups use political action committees (PACs) to
9. Which of the following helps to explain why voter turnout is lower in the United States than in other democracies?
10. Supporting political candidates, creating a party platform, and influencing government are the 3 main roles of:
11. This political party is often referred to as the G.O.P.
12. The State party representatives on the ..... run a political party between conventions.
13. How many "major" political parties are there in the United States today? (Parties whose candidates have a legitimate chance to win most elections)
14. When a political party selects the best person to run for office, what function is the party serving?
15. Which of the following countries have federal division of power?
16. A series of statements expressing the candidates core beliefs and his/her positions on various issues.
17. What is the most important part of the sixth amendment
18. Federalists believed that the educated, wealthier men should hold public office.
19. The person a party picks to run for president is called their:
20. What is it called when a candidate has the most votes among all of those running for a political office?
21. All of the following are ways digital media increases civic participation in the political process EXCEPT
22. Younger people are more likely to support this party:
23. In the modern era, African Americans typically register as:
24. Communism advocates for
25. A Democratic-Republican who won the Election of 1800
26. What is the third biggest Political Party in the Westminster Party?
27. Our two-party system continues to exist today because of:
28. Which of the two main parties is associated with bigger government and higher taxes?
29. Many people are ....., falling somewhere in between.
30. When multiple parties combine, they form this.
31. Which of the following is not a responibility of a political party?
32. If no one person receives the necessary amount of electoral votes, how is the President selected?
33. Showing a feeling of being better than others
34. This political party favored a strict interpretation of the Constitution?
35. This party is very strong in the South?
36. Who were the Federalists running for election in 1800?
37. This party favors less government regulation of the economy.
38. This sign belongs to which political party?
39. Which statement best explains how third parties can have a positive effect on national politics?
40. Fake news stories for entertainment and parody. They usually play on current events & can sometimes seem true.
41. How do political parties fund their activities?
42. Which of the following IS NOT a Constitutional requirement to be a Senator of the United States
43. Out of the groups below, who would have been allowed to vote in the early years of the United States?
44. Which minor American political party is focused mostly on protecting the environment?
45. Which of the following was NOT a critical election?
46. When the Democratic-republican party broke up, they formed two seperate parties. The Democrats and the .....
47. Which political party focuses on protecting personal freedoms and liberties?
48. Which of the following statements is true about DEMOCRATS?
49. What is the term for the written statement explaining a party's goals?
50. Who became the second President of the United States in 1797?
51. Billy just turned 18 and is trying to decide what party to vote for. He wants to join a party that will spend more money on public schools for our children. What party would he most likely want to join?
52. Americans who believe in limited national government are known as
53. What does it mean to "insure domestic tranquility" ?
54. Which of the following traits makes a person not able to vote in the U.S.?
55. A popular campaign technique used because many people are swayed by the opinions of those whom they highly regard is called .....
56. President Trump represents the ..... party
57. Candidates for President and Vice-president are called the party's
58. The Era of Good Feelings refers to a period of time where the ..... was the most popular national political organization.
59. Two party system Early history of the country from 1787-1829 included:
60. How many electoral votes does it take to "win the White House", to become president?