This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > Indian Polity > Parties > System > Political Parties – Quiz 129 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Political Parties Quiz 129 (20 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. Whom do political parties have to register themselves? A) State Government. B) Central Government. C) Election Commission. D) All of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Election Commission. 2. What survey might you take after you vote that will allow specialist to predict the winner of the election. A) Media Poll. B) Exit Poll. C) Absentee Poll. D) Electional Survey. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Exit Poll. 3. Which of the following is NOT a function of a political party? A) Nominate candidates. B) Write party platforms. C) Appoint ambassadors. D) Hold primary elections. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Appoint ambassadors. 4. James Madison A) Federalist. B) Democratic-Republican. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Democratic-Republican. 5. A function of a political party is ..... A) Making sure all eligible voters are registered. B) Working with other political parties to ensure fair campaigns. C) Helping to get information to the public concerning important issues. D) Safeguarding first amendment rights. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Helping to get information to the public concerning important issues. 6. In 2020, your mom wants to run for President. She is 42 years old and has a high school diploma. She was born in Canada, but became a naturalized U.S. citizen ten years ago. Your Civics teacher says your mom isn't qualified to run for President. Why isn't your mom qualified to run for President? A) She isn't a natural-born citizen of the U.S. B) She's too old. C) She doesn't have a college degree. D) She has no government experience. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) She isn't a natural-born citizen of the U.S. 7. An organization of people sharing a common interest or goal that seeks to influence public policy A) Interest Group. B) Political Group. C) Solidary Group. D) Social Group. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Interest Group. 8. Who supported manufacturing and commerce as the basis of the economy? A) Thomas Jefferson. B) Alexander Hamilton. C) . D) . Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Alexander Hamilton. 9. Education, debates, representation and participation are all negative effects of political parties A) True. B) False. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) False. 10. The description of a political party's position on election issues is called a A) Caucus. B) Deck. C) Plank. D) Platform. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Platform. 11. The opposite of political apathy would be A) Independents. B) Political efficacy. C) Literate. D) Electorate. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Political efficacy. 12. Which of the following is NOT a major function of either of the two major parties in the United States? A) To keep the members informed about key issues. B) To monitor the conduct of its candidates in officej and keep them in line. C) To assure the qualifications of candidates for office. D) To unite people and concentrate solely on one public policy matter. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) To unite people and concentrate solely on one public policy matter. 13. The Republican party prefers this type of primary. A) Winner-take-all. B) Proportional. C) Multi-dimensional. D) Candidate-centered. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Winner-take-all. 14. The first political party system in the United States consisted of A) Democrats and Whigs. B) Democrats and Republicans. C) Whigs and Democratic-Republicans. D) Federalists and Democratic-Republicans. E) Federalists and Whigs. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Federalists and Democratic-Republicans. 15. An American leader who opposed the French Revolution was A) George Washington. B) Sam Adams. C) Thomas Jefferson. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) George Washington. 16. Political culture refers to A) How truly "American" someone is. B) A set of beliefs about the role of government in society. C) Political party affiliation. D) An overall set of values widely shared within a society. E) A high degree of homogeneity in political opinions. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) An overall set of values widely shared within a society. 17. The Political Party Whip is responsible for insuring that all party members vote according to their party's platform in Congress. A) Recruit and Nominate Candidates. B) Educated the Electorate About Campaign Issues. C) Raising Money for the Campaign. D) Monitoring Actions of Officeholders. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Monitoring Actions of Officeholders. 18. Washington wanted America to "stear clear of permanent alliance with any portion of the foreign world." This means he A) Wanted America to have permanent alliances with other nations. B) Wanted America to support other nations only when it helps America. C) Wanted America to ignore the rest of the world. D) Wanted America to avoid permanent alliances because nations are selfish. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Wanted America to avoid permanent alliances because nations are selfish. 19. A group of people who share political ideas ..... A) Two-Party System. B) Public Office. C) Candidate. D) Political Party. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Political Party. 20. Since ..... with the election of Abraham Lincoln Republicans and Democrats have dominated. A) 1840. B) 1860. C) 1900. D) 1928. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) 1860. ← 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