This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > Indian Polity > Parties > System > Political Parties – Quiz 131 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Political Parties Quiz 131 (20 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. When was the BJP founded? A) 1960. B) 1970. C) 1980. D) 1990. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) 1980. 2. This phrase means "What most people believe or think about an issue." A) Public agenda. B) Public opinion. C) Public restrooms. D) Public policy. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Public opinion. 3. The parties differences are- A) Stated in the party platforms and reflecting in campaigning. B) Stated in the U.S. Constitution. C) Listed in the Preamble. D) Expressed in the 18th Amendment. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Stated in the party platforms and reflecting in campaigning. 4. What does the Republican Party emphasize in their party platform? A) High degree of government involvement in public affairs, especially aid to social welfare programs. B) Equal access to civil liberties to all marginalized groups. C) Get the government out of the economy and let free market regulate it. D) Breaking up corporate concentration and limit the power of business. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Get the government out of the economy and let free market regulate it. 5. Select the following that is a similarity regarding the Republican and Democrat Party. A) They win equal amounts of voters in each election. B) They both try to win moderate voters. C) They both were created at the same time. D) They have the same platforms. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) They both try to win moderate voters. 6. When candidates for political office engage in debates this is known as- A) Having liberal and conservative views. B) Monitoring the opposing party. C) Nominating candidates. D) Educating voters on the issues. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Educating voters on the issues. 7. Parties are about a part of the society and thus involve ..... A) Partnership. B) Participation. C) Partisanship. D) Political partnership. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Partisanship. 8. What is the purpose of a political party's convention? A) To raise money for the political party. B) To organize voter registration drives. C) To nominate the party's candidate for president and vice president. D) To provide campaign management support for their candidates. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) To nominate the party's candidate for president and vice president. 9. Increasing numbers of voters are identifying as a(n) A) Independent. B) Major party supporter. C) Green candidate. D) Reform supporter. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Independent. 10. Giving out information that is intentionally misleading to influence someone is an example of ..... A) Symbolism. B) Bias. C) Propaganda. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Propaganda. 11. How does party identification affect voting behavior? A) Party identification influences voting behavior by shaping political preferences and choices. B) Party identification only affects voting behavior for certain individuals. C) Party identification is the sole determinant of voting behavior. D) Party identification has no impact on voting behavior. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Party identification influences voting behavior by shaping political preferences and choices. 12. When a candidate announces his or her candidacy and a certain number of people are required to sign for him or her to be on the ballot A) Plank. B) Platform. C) Petition. D) Political Party. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Petition. 13. What is the first step of the presidential election season? A) National Convention. B) Primary Election. C) General Election. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Primary Election. 14. Residents of the United States who are not citizens are called ..... A) Foreigners. B) Aliens. C) Factions. D) Traitors. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Aliens. 15. Voting for candidates based solely on your party affiliation is called ..... voting A) Straight ticket. B) Split ticket. C) Official ticket. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Straight ticket. 16. What is a political party's #1 goal? A) Recruit members. B) Raise funds. C) Win the election. D) Inspire supporters. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Win the election. 17. The President has approximately 2.75 million civilian employees working in the executive departments and agencies. The President is responsible for making sure the executive branch employees are successfully doing their jobs. A) Chief Executive. B) Chief Administrator. C) Party Chief. D) Chief Legislator. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Chief Administrator. 18. Since 1964, how many electors have chosen the president? A) 435. B) 100. C) 535. D) 538. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) 538. 19. Which of these would be the best source for evaluating a candidate's statements on issues? A) The candidate's issue-based position papers. B) The Web site of the candidate's political party. C) Newspaper articles analyzing the candidate's position. D) Political advertising paid for by the candidate's opponent. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Newspaper articles analyzing the candidate's position. 20. One of America's 1st two political parties, it was led by John Adams and favored strong executive leadership. A) Democratic-Republicans. B) Representative Democracy. C) Bias. D) Federalist. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Federalist. ← 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