This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > Indian Polity > Parties > System > Political Parties – Quiz 146 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Political Parties Quiz 146 (20 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. Which of the following is NOT a way that political parties are similar? A) Organize to win elections. B) Attempt to influence public policy. C) Appeal as far right or left to stay true to their parties. D) Reflect both liberal and conservative views. E) Appeal to the political center to gain majority support. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Appeal as far right or left to stay true to their parties. 2. Campaign finance reform is: A) An effort to limit the amount of money that can be contributed to politicians. B) An effort to increase the amount of money that can be contributed to politicians. C) A movement to admit Puerto Rico as the 51st state. D) A movement to give national committees all donations for popular politicians. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) An effort to limit the amount of money that can be contributed to politicians. 3. Money paid to someone who lends money A) Navigation. B) Affairs. C) Interest. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Interest. 4. Which modern political party tends to be more conservative? A) Republican Party. B) Democratic Party. C) Green Party. D) Whig Party. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Republican Party. 5. In dictatorships, the ..... could more realistically be called a "no-party" system. A) Minor party. B) Two-party system. C) Splinter party. D) One-party system. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) One-party system. 6. A person who is seeking election A) Campaign manager. B) Politician. C) Official. D) Candidate. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Candidate. 7. Interest groups are groups of people who- A) Are bias by nature; they share a point of view and join together to influence public policy. B) Make separate donations to different campaigns. C) Select candidates to run for public office. D) Vote for candidates on election day. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Are bias by nature; they share a point of view and join together to influence public policy. 8. What year was the Democratic Party founded? A) It's an illusion. B) 1847. C) 1824. D) 1854. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) 1824. 9. One thing political parties have in common is that they stand for something. A) True. B) False. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 10. In which primary election may only declared party members vote in? A) Open primary. B) Closed primary. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Closed primary. 11. How many states hold CAUCUSES? (to choose the candidates?) A) 15. B) 50. C) 63. D) 13. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) 13. 12. Who is elected using the "Electoral College" ? A) State Governors. B) The President Only. C) The President and Governor. D) The President and Vice President. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) The President and Vice President. 13. Candidates seek ..... from large organizations, celebrities and other big name companies. A) Endorsements. B) Opinion polls. C) Issues. D) Contributors. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Endorsements. 14. John Adams and Alexander Hamilton A) Were both presidents of the United States. B) Were both leaders of the Federalist Party. C) Were both Vice Presidents of the United States. D) Were both leaders of the Democratic-Republican party. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Were both leaders of the Federalist Party. 15. Voters more often select candidates that represent their own party affiliation. A) True. B) False. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 16. Which side believes the government should tax the wealthy and spend it on people in need? A) Liberals. B) Conservatives. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Liberals. 17. A group of voters with common political interests is called A) An Interest group. B) A branch of government. C) A political spectrum. D) A political party. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) A political party. 18. What were the first two major political parties? A) Federalists and Anti-Federalists. B) Democrats and Republicans. C) Federalists and Democratic-Republicans. D) The Green Party and Libertarians. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Federalists and Democratic-Republicans. 19. They supported a strong navy to protect shipping. A) Federalist. B) Democratic-Republicans. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Federalist. 20. Can parties play a role in making laws for the country? A) Yes. B) No. C) May be. D) In some conditions. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Yes. ← 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