Political Parties Quiz 140 (20 MCQs)

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1. Which political party believes the central government should be in charge of the economy?

Correct Answer: A) Communists.

2. Which of the following correctly identifies the two main political parties in the United States today?

Correct Answer: B) Democrats & Republicans.

3. True or false:You MUST have a driver's license to vote.

Correct Answer: B) False.

4. Which of these was used to discriminate against black voters in the American South?

Correct Answer: D) Poll taxes.

5. When it comes to immigration, conservatives want to ..... immigration laws and liberals want to ..... immigration laws.

Correct Answer: A) Strengthen; loosen.

6. Proponents of limited government

Correct Answer: B) Conservative.

7. What can a third party do to a major election?

Correct Answer: A) Take away votes from main candidates.

8. Where can a bill originate?

Correct Answer: C) Either chamber of Congress.

9. Which two political parties formed based on the differing political beliefs of Alexander Hamilton and Thomas Jefferson?

Correct Answer: A) The Federalist Party and the Democratic-Republican Party.

10. Emphasized an industrial / manufacturing labor economy.

Correct Answer: A) Federalist.

11. Who did the Federalists believe should hold public office?

Correct Answer: B) Wealthy and educated people.

12. What is called a group of like-minded individuals whose purpose is to gain control of government through elections and make policy?

Correct Answer: C) Political Party.

13. Led by Thomas Jefferson and James Madison

Correct Answer: B) Democratic-Republican Party.

14. What is the most important function of a political party?

Correct Answer: A) Help candidates win elections.

15. Where in the Preamble of the United States Constitution does it mention the idea of, "peace in our country?" (p. 14)

Correct Answer: D) Domestic Tranquility.

16. Which party is more likely to favor the government funding birth control?

Correct Answer: B) Democrat.

17. One of the right wing parties in Indian politics is the Shiv Sena. Who is the founder of the Shiv Sena?

Correct Answer: A) Bal Thackerey.

18. Which is not an example of a collective action problem that parties solve?

Correct Answer: C) They incentivize moderation.

19. A statement of a political party's beliefs is called what? (a)

Correct Answer: A) A Platform.

20. Which type of party system exist in China?

Correct Answer: A) Single party.