This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > Indian Polity > Parties > System > Political Parties – Quiz 15 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Political Parties Quiz 15 (20 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. This group favored a strong executive government and a loose interpretation of the Constitution. A) Federalists. B) Anti Federalists. C) Republicans. D) Democrats. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Federalists. 2. The ability of one branch of government to limit the power of the other branches of government is known as what? A) Executive Order. B) Checks and balances. C) Amendment Process. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Checks and balances. 3. Intervention A) To bring together arguing people for a solution. B) To put an end to or delete. C) To stand out or be noticeable. D) Strong and healthy. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) To bring together arguing people for a solution. 4. The party "in office" controls the ..... A) Executive branch. B) Legislative branch. C) Judicial branch. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Executive branch. 5. Periods where a sharp and lasting shift occurs in the popular coalition supporting one or both parties. A) Dealignment. B) Party polarization. C) Coattail effect. D) Realigning ("critical") election. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Realigning ("critical") election. 6. -The extent of the federal government's powers-The establishment of a national bank-The interpretation of the Constitution Disagreements over the issues listed above, led to- A) The appointment to office of Chief Justice, John Marshall. B) The creation of Henry Clay's American system. C) The organization of the first United States political parties. D) The election of George Washington to a second term as president. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) The organization of the first United States political parties. 7. What is a political party platform? A) A series of statements expressing the party's principles, beliefs, and positions on election issues. B) Representatives to a meeting, they nominate candidates for president and vice-president. C) A system in which two parties compete for office. D) The method used to campaign for an election. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) A series of statements expressing the party's principles, beliefs, and positions on election issues. 8. What age can you vote? A) 15. B) 18. C) 19. D) 20. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) 18. 9. Party rigid in its approach to past glory of the country and supporter of ethics and morals. Called ..... A) State party. B) Leftist Party. C) Alliance. D) Rightist Party. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Rightist Party. 10. The first government of the new United States. It was very weak. A) Constitution. B) Declaration of Independence. C) Articles of Confederation. D) Executive Branch. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Articles of Confederation. 11. This amendment provides for freedom from self-incrimination, right to remain silent and freedom from being tried for the same crime twice. A) An offer. B) Item. C) 10th. D) 5th. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) 5th. 12. Which of the following is NOT a way to nominate a candidate for political office? A) Through a convention or caucus. B) Through primary elections. C) By running as an independent candidate with enough signatures. D) When a political party asks you to run as a candidate. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) When a political party asks you to run as a candidate. 13. The UCLA school of thought emphasizes the role of ..... in political parties. A) State governments. B) The mass electorate. C) Elected officials. D) Interest groups. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Interest groups. 14. The Party that advocates for the relevancy of the U.S. Constitution today is? A) Democratic Party. B) President Diggs Election Party. C) America First Party. D) The Constitution Party. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) The Constitution Party. 15. If the Liberals want to pass a bill, who do they need support from? (or who will they likely work with to gain support?) A) NDP. B) Conservative. C) Green Party. D) People's Party. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) NDP. 16. A platform is A) The official positions of a party on a number of issues. B) Is set in stone and never changes. C) Made of wood and steel. D) Is a real structure. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) The official positions of a party on a number of issues. 17. Democrats tend to support ..... A) Lower taxes. B) Less welfare spending. C) Government regulations. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Government regulations. 18. Minorities, poor individuals, and young people tend t favor this political party. A) Democratic Party. B) Republican Party. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Democratic Party. 19. Labor Union A) Organization of workers for workers rights. B) Support for policy by two parties. C) Interest group within business community. D) All the people entitled to vote during an election. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Organization of workers for workers rights. 20. A bill passes the Democratic House, but fails in the Republican Senate. A) Nominate Candidates. B) Influence Policy. C) Unite Levels of Government. D) Create Balance. E) Inform Citizens. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Create Balance. ← 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