This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > General Knowledge > Indian Polity > Parties > System > Political Parties – Quiz 61 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Political Parties Quiz 61 (60 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. States that are very closely divided in their support of both parties. A) Battleground States. B) Union States. C) Civil States. D) Border States. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Battleground States. 2. The term "GOP, " often used to refer to the Republican Party, stands for what? A) Grand Old Party. B) Government of the People. C) Great Opportunities Party. D) General Organization of People. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Grand Old Party. 3. Group of party members from every state that raises funds and organizes the party's convention A) Plurality. B) Political machine. C) Two-party system. D) National committee. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) National committee. 4. Using an unpleasant label or description to harm a person group or product is known as A) Bandwagon. B) Plain-folk. C) Glittering Generalities. D) Name-Calling. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Name-Calling. 5. True or False:National elections only take place every four years. A) False. B) True. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) False. 6. Like George Washington, many Americans considered political parties ..... A) Harmful. B) Illegal. C) Necessary. D) Unavoidable. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Harmful. 7. A representative of an interest group who directly contacts government officials to promote or influence an individual, business, or group issue A) Lobbyist. B) PAC. C) Senator. D) Interest person. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Lobbyist. 8. Interest groups use political action committees (PACs) to A) Provide expertise to members of Congress when they are writing legislation. B) Lobby the executive bureaucracy when they are considering new rules and regulations. C) Raise and spend money on election campaigns. D) Generate research that can be used to influence public opinion. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Raise and spend money on election campaigns. 9. Which of the following helps to explain why voter turnout is lower in the United States than in other democracies? A) The United States has a multiple partisan election system. B) The United States hold elections midweek. C) The United States hold fewer elections. D) The United States elects fewer officeholders. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) The United States hold elections midweek. 10. Supporting political candidates, creating a party platform, and influencing government are the 3 main roles of: A) The media. B) Political Parties. C) The Electoral College System. D) Primaries and Caucuses. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Political Parties. 11. This political party is often referred to as the G.O.P. A) Socialists. B) Libertarians. C) Democrats. D) Republicans. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Republicans. 12. The State party representatives on the ..... run a political party between conventions. A) Political committee. B) State committee. C) Ideological committee. D) National committee. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) National committee. 13. How many "major" political parties are there in the United States today? (Parties whose candidates have a legitimate chance to win most elections) A) 1. B) 3. C) 4. D) 2. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) 2. 14. When a political party selects the best person to run for office, what function is the party serving? A) Revolvearound a political personality. B) Influencepublic policy. C) Recruitand nominate candidates. D) Organizeto win elections. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Recruitand nominate candidates. 15. Which of the following countries have federal division of power? A) India. B) Belgium. C) Srilanka. D) Both A and B. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Both A and B. 16. A series of statements expressing the candidates core beliefs and his/her positions on various issues. A) Perspective. B) Primary. C) Issue. D) Platform. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Platform. 17. What is the most important part of the sixth amendment A) Charges against you. B) Right to counsel. C) Impartial jury. D) Speedy trial. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Right to counsel. 18. Federalists believed that the educated, wealthier men should hold public office. A) False. B) True. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) True. 19. The person a party picks to run for president is called their: A) Delegate. B) Elector. C) President-intended. D) Nominee. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Nominee. 20. What is it called when a candidate has the most votes among all of those running for a political office? A) Plurality. B) Referendum. C) Initiative. D) Caucus. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Plurality. 21. All of the following are ways digital media increases civic participation in the political process EXCEPT A) Helps people get organized to pressure government officials. B) Gather information about government through websites, electronic mailing lists, twitter, Facebook and other social media. C) Easier to contact government officials through electronic petitions. D) Causing an increase in voter turnout. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Causing an increase in voter turnout. 22. Younger people are more likely to support this party: A) Republicans. B) Democrats. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Democrats. 23. In the modern era, African Americans typically register as: A) Independents. B) Republicans. C) Libertarians. D) Democrats. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Democrats. 24. Communism advocates for A) As little government involvement as possible. B) Government funded programs. C) Environmental protection. D) Government control of businesses and the economy. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Government control of businesses and the economy. 25. A Democratic-Republican who won the Election of 1800 A) William Henry Harrison. B) Alexander Hamilton. C) Thomas Jefferson. D) Benjamin Franklin. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Thomas Jefferson. 26. What is the third biggest Political Party in the Westminster Party? A) Plain Wales. B) SNP. C) UKIP. D) Liberal Democrats. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) SNP. 27. Our two-party system continues to exist today because of: A) Winner-take-all system. B) The single-member district system. C) The election law established by the two parties in control. D) All of the answers are correct. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) All of the answers are correct. 28. Which of the two main parties is associated with bigger government and higher taxes? A) Republican. B) Democrat. C) Green Party. D) Libertarian. E) Socialist. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Democrat. 29. Many people are ....., falling somewhere in between. A) Conservative. B) Anarchist. C) Liberal. D) Moderate. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Moderate. 30. When multiple parties combine, they form this. A) A theocratic government. B) A two-party government. C) An authoritarian government. D) A coalition government. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) A coalition government. 31. Which of the following is not a responibility of a political party? A) Organize the government. B) Represent special interests. C) Recruit candidates. D) Educate voters. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Represent special interests. 32. If no one person receives the necessary amount of electoral votes, how is the President selected? A) Popular votes winner wins. B) House of Representatives decides. C) Runoff election between top 2. D) Senate decides. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) House of Representatives decides. 33. Showing a feeling of being better than others A) Arrogant. B) Alien. C) Deport. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Arrogant. 34. This political party favored a strict interpretation of the Constitution? A) Democratic-Republicans. B) Federalists. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Democratic-Republicans. 35. This party is very strong in the South? A) Republican. B) Democrat. C) Whig. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Republican. 36. Who were the Federalists running for election in 1800? A) George Washington & Aaron Burr. B) John Adams & Charles Pinckney. C) Thomas Jefferson & Aaron Burr. D) Thomas Jefferson & Charles Pinckney. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) John Adams & Charles Pinckney. 37. This party favors less government regulation of the economy. A) Third Party. B) Democratic Party. C) Republican Party. D) Two-party System. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Republican Party. 38. This sign belongs to which political party? A) Communist Party of India. B) Bahujan samaj party. C) Indian National Congress. D) Bharatiya Janata Party. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Communist Party of India. 39. Which statement best explains how third parties can have a positive effect on national politics? A) Third parties often bring attention to topics that are unpopular or unknown. B) Third parties shift voters' attention away from major party candidate. C) Third parties promote the concerns of special interest groups. D) Third parties help bridge the gap between state and federal legislators. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Third parties often bring attention to topics that are unpopular or unknown. 40. Fake news stories for entertainment and parody. They usually play on current events & can sometimes seem true. A) Propaganda. B) Clickbait. C) Satire. D) Hoax. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Satire. 41. How do political parties fund their activities? A) Through revenue generated from selling merchandise and campaign materials. B) Through loans from financial institutions. C) Through corporate sponsorships and advertising revenue. D) Through membership fees, donations, fundraising events, and government funding. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Through membership fees, donations, fundraising events, and government funding. 42. Which of the following IS NOT a Constitutional requirement to be a Senator of the United States A) At least 30 years of age. B) Citizen of the U.S. for at least 9 years. C) May reside in any state. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) May reside in any state. 43. Out of the groups below, who would have been allowed to vote in the early years of the United States? A) Women. B) Native Americans. C) All white men. D) Black Americans. E) Adult white men who owned property. Show Answer Correct Answer: E) Adult white men who owned property. 44. Which minor American political party is focused mostly on protecting the environment? A) Republican. B) Libertarian. C) Democrat Party. D) Green Party. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Green Party. 45. Which of the following was NOT a critical election? A) 1828. B) 1896. C) 1860. D) 2016. E) 1800. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) 2016. 46. When the Democratic-republican party broke up, they formed two seperate parties. The Democrats and the ..... A) Pirates. B) Kings. C) Whigs. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Whigs. 47. Which political party focuses on protecting personal freedoms and liberties? A) Communists. B) Green Party. C) Democrats. D) Libertarians. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Libertarians. 48. Which of the following statements is true about DEMOCRATS? A) They tend to favor tax increases (especially for the wealthy) to support new social programs. B) They tend to favor tax decreases. C) They want government to be small and to play a small role in people's lives. D) They favor keeping taxes the same. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) They tend to favor tax increases (especially for the wealthy) to support new social programs. 49. What is the term for the written statement explaining a party's goals? A) Party Manifesto. B) Party Statement. C) Party Platform. D) Party Memorandum. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Party Platform. 50. Who became the second President of the United States in 1797? A) George Washington. B) John Adams. C) James Madison. D) Thomas Jefferson. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) John Adams. 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? A) Republican. B) Democrat. C) Communist. D) Socialist. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Democrat. 52. Americans who believe in limited national government are known as A) Democrats. B) Republicans. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Republicans. 53. What does it mean to "insure domestic tranquility" ? A) To create a strong military. B) To try to control animals. C) To gain and keep peace in the U.S. D) John locke. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) To gain and keep peace in the U.S. 54. Which of the following traits makes a person not able to vote in the U.S.? A) They are 18 years or older. B) They are registered to vote. C) They are a U.S. citizen. D) They are a convicted felon. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) They are a convicted felon. 55. A popular campaign technique used because many people are swayed by the opinions of those whom they highly regard is called ..... A) A testimonial ad. B) A bandwagon ad. C) Glittering generalities. D) A transfer ad. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) A testimonial ad. 56. President Trump represents the ..... party A) Republican. B) Liberal. C) Whig. D) Democrat. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Republican. 57. Candidates for President and Vice-president are called the party's A) Ticket. B) Plank. C) Platform. D) Patrons. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Ticket. 58. The Era of Good Feelings refers to a period of time where the ..... was the most popular national political organization. A) WhIgs. B) Federalists. C) Democratic-republicans. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Democratic-republicans. 59. Two party system Early history of the country from 1787-1829 included: A) Democrats and Whigs. B) Democrats and republicans. C) Federalists and democratic republicans. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Federalists and democratic republicans. 60. How many electoral votes does it take to "win the White House", to become president? A) 538. B) 270. C) 170. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) 270. ← 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