Political Parties Quiz 65 (60 MCQs)

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1. The 2015 election showed that
2. The Republican Party was first started by people who
3. When is Election Day this year?
4. Those with lesser number of elected candidates are called the .....
5. There is nothing in the Constitution about political parties.
6. The Republicans platform plank on taxes is .....
7. According to the responsible party model, parties should offer .....
8. Which amendment defines citizenship?
9. Political parties act as linkage institutions in elections by all of the following except
10. Citizens most often have a voice at the .....
11. Amendment ratified in 1920 that granted women in all states the right to vote.
12. What is the piece of paper called that you write your vote on?
13. A period when a major, lasting shift occurs in the popular coalition supporting one or both parties
14. The presiding officer of the House of Representatives; chosen by and from the majority party in the House.
15. Party which favors-increase in taxes for the wealthy, more renewable energy, more government programs
16. The type of political system that exists in the United States.
17. What is on a party's ticket?
18. Supported establishing a national bank.
19. Where along the political spectrum do both political parties try to win votes in the general election?
20. He became leader of the opposition in 1972
21. America has a two party system. What are the two MAJOR political parties?
22. Which political party traditionally supports equal rights with regards to marriage?
23. The environment is important and should be protected
24. WHICH PARTY INCLUDES DALITS, ADIVASIS, OBCS, RELIGIOUS MINORITIES
25. Which of the follwing is NOT one of the three main elements of the major parties in terms of the roles of their members
26. Which of the following is NOT one of the ways in which the media affect politics?
27. How many votes are needed to win a majority in the Electoral College?
28. Which political party favors smaller government influence, more military spending, and believes in personal responsibility instead of welfare programs
29. ..... most wealthy bankers.
30. Which type of propaganda shows that if everyone else is doing it then you should too?
31. Third (or minor) parties that hold a particular SET of beliefs and are usually LONG-LIVED are known as:
32. The re-orientation of the Labour Party attempted by Gordon Brown was called "New Labour"
33. Who is located at the "Center" of the political spectrum?
34. Why does Florida have more electoral votes than Alaska?
35. The Republican party was first made up of .....
36. Not just the wealthy and educated should have a say. All adult men should be allowed to vote.
37. What is incorrect about the election process?
38. When citizens vote in a presidential election, they are casting the-
39. One way political parties educate the voters about the similarities and and differences in candidates is .....
40. All of the following are examples of modern day third parties EXCEPT
41. What type of Propaganda shows a celebrity or political figure that says they support something?
42. This political party is liberal.
43. True or False. As citizens we're always interfacing with the government or we're always interfacing with something that the government does.
44. What is the formula for the number of electors each state gets?
45. The technique that uses your feelings about one thing to get you to feel the same way about something else
46. What type of "money" is associated with SuperPACs?
47. A social attribute is highly correlated with other divisions in society.
48. Which political party is known for being conservative (smaller government, less taxes)
49. First Past The Post, tends to produce, which kind of party system?
50. They sought to widen the people's participation in government.
51. True or FalseElection laws are shaped to preserve, protect, and defend the two party system.
52. Which of these is an accurate difference between Primaries and Caucuses
53. A collection of all the efforts a candidate makes to win an election.
54. Refers to a system of laws, regulatory measures, plans of action, and funding priorities concerning a civic issue
55. This is the redrawing of political districts to benefit a group or party
56. Party members communicate ideas and views on public issues.
57. No. Of political parties registered with Indian election commission .....
58. Today, who is in charge of registering citizens to vote and running elections?
59. A ..... is an organized discussion or argument about the issues or ways to improve our government and country.
60. Must be a citizen for at least 7 years.