Political Parties Quiz 69 (60 MCQs)

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1. A political parties view on specific issues is called a
2. Which political party favors lowering taxes?
3. How does the media check the government
4. What is another name for third parties in the U.S.?
5. Non-share of power leads to .....
6. Which party called for a more Agrarian vision of American and a strict interpretation of the Constitution?
7. What is the Latin phrase that is embedded on the Commission of Elections logo?
8. Who can vote in a CLOSED primary election?
9. What is a reason someone cannot vote in Florida?
10. BJP CAME TO POWER IN
11. Voting districts
12. Which political party favors civil rights and equality?
13. A type of primary election where anyone can vote.
14. Which party was started by the beliefs represented by Alexander Hamilton?
15. You develop your attitudes and opinions
16. One of the purposes for a political party is to .....
17. What is the Conservative Party's position on LGBTQ+ rights?
18. What did the Treasury Department deal with?
19. Ballot that allows you to vote without going to the polls on Election Day
20. The key spokespersons for political parties come from which of its major components?
21. Travelling to London to meet with British leaders.
22. In most states, candidates for office are chosen by
23. Type of third party that breaks away from a major party
24. Literacy tests were created as a way to try and prevent minorities from voting.
25. George Washington knew he could not run the country alone, so he created a group of advisors to assist him in running the country. This system is called:
26. An election is a process where people .....
27. Which of the following is an advantage of a two-party system?
28. I asked Dad how I could tell the ideological differences between the two major political parties. He told me the important differences can be found in the
29. Which type of party system would most dictatorships fall under?
30. The purpose of the Federal Elections Commission (FEC) include all of the following except
31. The US Congress is ....., meaning it has two houses.
32. Agrarian Economy
33. Which delegate grouping has historically been more DIVERSE in population?
34. The following are requirements for which political office?At least 25 years oldUS citizen for 7 yearsLive in the state they represent
35. Eight parliamentary members of the PLP voted no confidence in Prime Minister Pindling in what Year
36. What does a third party have to gather in most states to be included on the ballot?
37. What is the main disadvantage of a multi-party system?
38. Before a person may vote, he/she must-
39. Bob wanted to vote in the November election, but he forgot to register to vote. He went on election day to register, but was denied to right to vote. Was the polling place (where you vote) correct in their actions?
40. Political party known for nominating candidates with moderate views.
41. Which house of Congress must a bill pass through in order to become a law?
42. How many major political parties are there in Canada?
43. Which party was formed because they opposed the federalist beliefs?
44. What is formed when several parties combine forces to obtain a majority?
45. What type of people supported the Democratic-Republican party?
46. Which function of a political party best completes this list?Role of Political Parties in Elections* Select candidates* Raise campaign funds* Organize campaigns*?
47. Both the democratic and republican parties nominate their presidential candidate through .....
48. Elected officials sometimes ..... information to the press to test public reaction to an idea or policy.
49. Definition:no divisions between the poor and the rich, everyone is taken into account
50. Republican symbol/color
51. A political party's goals are stated in their .....
52. A Federal system guarantees that there are/is:
53. One function of political parties. Means to work to get their candidates elected to political office by contributing money, advertising, and convincing voters to vote for them.
54. Primaries and caucuses determine who ..... the general election for President.
55. How many total electoral votes?
56. Symbol for Democratic Party
57. Review environmental regulations
58. Groups that draw their strength from the financial resources, numbers and expertise of their members. They share common goals and organize to influence government.
59. No party affiliation; vote based on issues/ideas, not along party lines
60. You must be 21 years old to vote in Virginia?