This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > Indian Polity > Parties > System > Political Parties – Quiz 137 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Political Parties Quiz 137 (20 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. The First Two Political Parties in the US A) Federalists and Democratic-Republicans. B) Libertarians and Communist. C) Federalists and Libertarians. D) Socialist and Centralist. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Federalists and Democratic-Republicans. 2. Supported states' rights over a strong national government A) Federalist. B) Democratic-Republicans. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Democratic-Republicans. 3. Which of the following is a country with a two-party system? A) United States of America. B) Japan. C) Canada. D) Cuba. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) United States of America. 4. What was the major goal of Alexander Hamilton's Financial Plan? A) To print more money. B) To steal gold from Fort Knox. C) To pay off the war debt from the American Revolution. D) To increase the war debt from the War of 1812. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) To pay off the war debt from the American Revolution. 5. How did the Alien and Sedition Acts affect the political landscape of the United States? A) It had no impact on the political landscape of the United States. B) It resulted in peaceful negotiations and unity among political factions. C) It caused the dissolution of the federal government and the establishment of a monarchy. D) It increased political tensions and led to the formation of the first political parties in the United States. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) It increased political tensions and led to the formation of the first political parties in the United States. 6. Teddy Roosevelt once ran as a third party candidate, and did quite well. The name of that party? A) Lame Duck Party. B) Bull Moose Party. C) Singing Horse Party. D) Storming Rams Party. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Bull Moose Party. 7. 1st Republican president was: A) Thomas Jefferson. B) Abraham Lincoln. C) Andrew Bernard. D) Jim Halpert. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Abraham Lincoln. 8. An evaluation of reading and writing ability A) Literacy test. B) Citizenship test. C) Ballot. D) Platform. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Literacy test. 9. Which of the following could be seen as a weakness of a two-party system? A) The two-party system limits voters' options in electing officials. B) The two-party system limits debate on issues. C) The two-party system limits the range of solutions that will be considered. D) All of these are weaknesses. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) All of these are weaknesses. 10. Political group that focuses mainly on policy question A) Interest Groups. B) Political Parties. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Interest Groups. 11. The phrase "I only buy American-made products." is an example of ..... A) Symbolism. B) Bias. C) Propaganda. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Bias. 12. Jason thinks he has a great idea for a law. What is the best action for Jason to take to get the law passed? A) Talk to his friends about it. B) Post his opinions on his blog and other social networks. C) Write a letter to the editor of the local newspaper. D) Contact his local Congressional representative about his idea. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Contact his local Congressional representative about his idea. 13. Who is the leader of the micro party, the Katter's Australian Party? A) Bob Katter. B) Thomas Katter. C) Jackson Cats. D) Tim Cats. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Bob Katter. 14. Which ethnicity had more than 70% voting for the democratic party in the 2012 election? A) Caucasian. B) Jewish. C) Mexican American. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Jewish. 15. Who was the leader of the Anti-Federalist Party? A) Alexander Hamilton. B) Thomas Jefferson. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Thomas Jefferson. 16. Which political party favors more government involvement, regulation, and spending? A) Republicans. B) Democrats. C) Federalist. D) Libertarians. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Democrats. 17. Which viewpoint is associated with the Republicans' platform? A) Higher taxes. B) Larger government. C) Universal healthcare. D) Smaller government. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Smaller government. 18. What is political ideology? A) A set of ideas that form the basis for political decision-making. B) A spectrum between liberal and conservative ideology. C) An interlocking set of ideas that shape policy debates. D) A simplified version of reality. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) A set of ideas that form the basis for political decision-making. 19. Political party that runs the government is ..... A) Ruling party. B) Interest group. C) Opposition party. D) Factional group. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Ruling party. 20. Which two individuals often disagreed in President Washington's cabinet? A) Alexander Hamilton and Thomas Jefferson. B) John Adams and Thomas Jefferson. C) Alexander Hamilton and John Adams. D) George Washington and Thomas Jefferson. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Alexander Hamilton and Thomas Jefferson. ← 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