This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > General Knowledge > Indian Polity > Parties > System > Political Parties – Quiz 91 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Political Parties Quiz 91 (60 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. The first leader of a political party was ..... A) Thomas Jefferson. B) Alexander Hamilton. C) John Adams. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Alexander Hamilton. 2. What is the official symbol of the Republican Party? A) Elephant. B) Alligator. C) Horse. D) Donkey. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Elephant. 3. This political group believed in a strong national government A) Federalists. B) Democratic-Republicans. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Federalists. 4. WHICH INDIAN STATE FOLLOWING THE MULTI-PARTY SYSTEM WITH TWO ALLIANCES? A) MAHARASHTRA. B) HARYANA. C) Uttar Pradesh. D) KERALA. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) MAHARASHTRA. 5. Who do Senators represent? A) Citizens in their political party. B) Citizens of the whole state. C) Citizens in their district. D) Young, poor, rural citizens. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Citizens of the whole state. 6. Which is an organized group of people who have the same ideology, or who otherwise have the same political positions, and who field candidates for elections, in an attempt to get them elected and thereby implement their agenda. A) Primary. B) National Platform. C) Political Party. D) National Convention. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Political Party. 7. It is 1878. I am a 52 year-old man and my wife is 50. Can we vote? A) I can vote, but my wife cannot. vote. B) We both can vote. C) Neither of us can vote. D) My wife can vote, but I cannot vote. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) I can vote, but my wife cannot. vote. 8. What we now call Fake News it was once called A) Gossip. B) Clickbaiting. C) Red journalism. D) Yellow journalism. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Yellow journalism. 9. The national convention serves what major purpose for a political party? A) To allow the people to direct the work of the national committee through a system of national participation. B) To establish the rules of party campaigning. C) To serve as the party's national voice in the selection of the party's candidate. D) To manage the political party's business by the vote of party constituents. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) To serve as the party's national voice in the selection of the party's candidate. 10. Due Process means legal fairness A) False. B) True. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) True. 11. Which step comes LAST in a bill's path to become a law? A) To the President!. B) The Proposal. C) Floor Debate. D) The Vote. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) To the President!. 12. NCP IS A MAJOR PARTY IN A) KERALA. B) MAHARASTRA. C) HARYANA. D) CHHATIGARH. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) MAHARASTRA. 13. Members of a political party that hold office and run for elections are ..... A) The Party in Government. B) The Party in Administration. C) The Party Organization. D) The Party in the Electorate. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) The Party in Government. 14. India has ..... national parties A) 10. B) 8. C) 4. D) 6. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) 6. 15. Process by which political parties select and offer candidates for public office A) MONITOR. B) POLITICS. C) NOMINATE. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) NOMINATE. 16. SS.7.C.1.6 What does the Constitution mean when it " ..... secures The Blessings of Liberty" ? A) Being assured a job. B) To secure freedom. C) To be able to go to zoos. D) Getting free money. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) To secure freedom. 17. A strict interpretation of the Constitution means ..... A) Even if it is not specifically written down, we can still follow it. B) We can only follow exactly what is written down. C) We can interpret laws differently as time goes on. D) You don't have to understand it exactly word-for-word. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) We can only follow exactly what is written down. 18. True or false:A candidate can win the popular vote but lose the Electoral College. A) False. B) True. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) True. 19. Why is it sometimes difficult for citizens to engage in policy voting? A) Competing candidates usually have the same positions on issues. B) Election officials prevent using policy-based voter guides in the voting booth. C) Candidates are often intentionally vague about their issue stances. D) The media tend to overwhelm voters with policy information. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Candidates are often intentionally vague about their issue stances. 20. LOOSE CONSTRUCTIONISM example:The Constitution did not say anything about a National Bank, but Hamilton argued it was an IMPLIED POWER. What does this mean IMPLIED POWER? A) It's not specifically spelled out in the Constitution, but its so obvious that the US needed one, it was okay. B) It was expressly forbidden. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) It's not specifically spelled out in the Constitution, but its so obvious that the US needed one, it was okay. 21. Believes that the federal gov't should take a more active role in people's lives, especially those in need A) Democrat. B) Republican. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Democrat. 22. Partisanship means A) Belonging to a party. B) Being committed to a party with an ability to defect to another. C) Supporting an idea blindly. D) None of the these. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Supporting an idea blindly. 23. True or False:Third Parties are often small voting groups that form around a single issue, are a splinter from a larger party or centralize on a specific ideology? A) True. B) False. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 24. The MOST important function or job of a political party is to A) Educate the people about campaign issues. B) Nominate and recruit candidates. C) Monitor officeholders. D) Win elections. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Win elections. 25. The capital of California is A) Sacramento. B) Milpitas. C) Mexico. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Sacramento. 26. All of the following are requirements to run for PRESIDENT, EXCEPT: A) Must live in the US at least the past 9 years. B) Must be at least 35 years old. C) Must live in the US at least the past 14 years. D) Must be a natural born citizen. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Must live in the US at least the past 9 years. 27. When did the Farmer's Alliance sweep through Georgia? A) Late 1860's. B) Early 1850's. C) Early 1840's. D) Late 1880's. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Late 1880's. 28. In general, liberal ideology supports A) Individuals responding generously to each other to solve society's problems without looking to government to do so. B) A small, less active government that gives freer reign to the private sector. C) Public and government ownership of the means of production. D) Strong local and state governments that are closer to the people. E) A strong central government that sets policies to promote equality. Show Answer Correct Answer: E) A strong central government that sets policies to promote equality. 29. Political parties have the same platforms A) True. B) False. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) False. 30. The party which wins maximum of votes in an election forms A) Opposition party. B) Ruling party. C) Both the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Ruling party. 31. What is a 3rd party? A) A minor political party. B) A major political party. C) A party that does not run candidates for president. D) A party whose members cannot vote. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) A minor political party. 32. What would be the best title for this list?-Recruit and nominate candidates-Educate voters about issues-Help candidates win-Monitor actions of officeholders A) Functions of Political Parties. B) Characteristics of Third Parties. C) Democratic Party Platform. D) Republican Party Platform. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Functions of Political Parties. 33. The two major parties in America today are A) Federalist and Democratic Republicans. B) Federalist and Anti Federalists. C) Democrat and Republicans. D) We have a multi-party system. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Democrat and Republicans. 34. True or false? You have to own land to vote in the United States today. A) False. B) True. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) False. 35. Bonus:Which is a third party? A) The Green Party. B) The Democratic Party. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) The Green Party. 36. The number of recognized political parties in India are A) More than 750. B) More than 700. C) More than 800. D) More than 650. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) More than 750. 37. Which of these BEST describes a reason that people give for refusing to participate in political matters? A) Voting process too costly. B) Election dates are unpredictable. C) Voting for candidates does not matter. D) No advance warning of elections. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Voting for candidates does not matter. 38. The nominating state is important in the electoral process mostly because- A) Nominations set real limits to the choices. B) Only republicans and democrats can take part in the nominations. C) States have a different number of electoral college votes. D) In a democracy the general election is just a formality. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Nominations set real limits to the choices. 39. Meetings of state and local party organizations to choose delegates A) One-system. B) Plank. C) Platform. D) Caucuses. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Caucuses. 40. In the media, how are editorials and op-eds different that ordinary news stories? A) They focus on only facts. B) They reflect someone's opinions. C) They always have an even mix of facts and opinions. D) They must be always be written by professional journalists. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) They reflect someone's opinions. 41. Which of the following would most likely be a part of the Democrat party platform? A) Increase border security. B) Lower taxes on businesses to create more jobs. C) Free healthcare for everyone. D) Increased protection for religious institutions. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Free healthcare for everyone. 42. Although third parties traditionally don't win elections in America, what benefit do they provide? A) They raise awareness on issues. B) They raise money for Republicans and Democrats. C) They serve no purpose. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) They raise awareness on issues. 43. Which political party is often called "liberal" ? A) Republican. B) Democrat. C) Communist. D) Libertarian. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Democrat. 44. Strict view of Constitution A) Democratic-Republican Party. B) Federalist Party. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Democratic-Republican Party. 45. When was CPI formed A) 1925. B) 1920. C) 1924. D) 1930. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) 1925. 46. A party's reaction to national events can greatly improve their standing before the American people-like when President Obama (Democrat Party) responded well to ..... ? A) The threats being posed by the Soviet Union. B) The people affected by hurricane Sandy (along the Jersey coastline). C) Hurricane Katrina (along the Gulf coast. D) The terrorist attack in Benghazi. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) The people affected by hurricane Sandy (along the Jersey coastline). 47. The votes of U.S. citizens count directly for the president. A) T. B) F. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) F. 48. Casting the official vote for the winning candidate in the presidential elections is the primary function of the: A) House of Representatives. B) Senate. C) Electoral College. D) Party convention. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Electoral College. 49. John Jay, Merchants, lawyers, big business, wealthy people A) DR. B) Federalists. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Federalists. 50. Which political party holds these beliefs:(a) A) A Republican. B) Communist. C) Democratic. D) Socialist. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) A Republican. 51. In general, the legislative power is the power of government to do what? A) Declare war. B) Make laws. C) Spend money. D) Pass bills. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Make laws. 52. The political spectrum which is liberal and usually represents the Democratic party? A) Centre. B) Left. C) Centre/right. D) Far, far right. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Left. 53. Which of the following is not a functions of the major parties in United States politics A) Providing a mechanism for the conduct of government. B) Insuring the good performance of their elected candidates. C) Nominating candidates for office. D) Supporting split-ticket voting. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Supporting split-ticket voting. 54. Why were the Federalists more aligned with Britain? A) Americans traded a lot with them. B) They liked Britain's culture. C) They had a military alliance. D) They disliked France. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Americans traded a lot with them. 55. Congress has ..... A) Power of the Purse. B) Discretionary Authority. C) Power of the Sword. D) Veto Power. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Power of the Purse. 56. The clearest trend that is happening today in dealing with party identification is that their is a(n) A) Increase in the number of registered Democrats. B) Decrease in the number of registered Democrats. C) Increase in the number of registered Republicans. D) Decrease in the number of registered Republicans. E) Increase in the number of people declaring themselves independent. Show Answer Correct Answer: E) Increase in the number of people declaring themselves independent. 57. Amendment that allowed women to vote nation-wide (suffrage) in 1920. A) 19th. B) 24th. C) 15th. D) 26th. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) 19th. 58. Only educated, wealthy should run government and wanted a strong central government A) DR. B) Federalists. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Federalists. 59. Which of the following eliminated the literacy test? A) Voting Rights Act of 1965. B) Civil Rights Act of 1965. C) 15th Amendment. D) 24th Amendment. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Voting Rights Act of 1965. 60. Which of the following types of political participation is Most Common in the United States? A) Voting. B) Civil Disobedience. C) Writing members of Congress. D) Campaigning on behalf of candidates. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Voting. ← 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