This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > Indian Polity > Parties > System > Political Parties – Quiz 177 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Political Parties Quiz 177 (20 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. Because the US has a, ....., the only candidates who have a resonable chance of winning elections are either Republican or Democrat A) Economic protest parties. B) Consensus. C) One-party system. D) Two-party system. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Two-party system. 2. True or False:Washington was able to stop political parties from forming and held his cabinet together. A) True; Hamilton and Jefferson decided to combine political parties and put aside their differences. B) False; Hamilton and Jefferson resigned their positions in Washinton's cabinet, and their viewpoints moved further apart. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) False; Hamilton and Jefferson resigned their positions in Washinton's cabinet, and their viewpoints moved further apart. 3. How do the media typically influence government? A) By reporting court procedures. B) By making political contributions. C) By investigating illegal business practices. D) By broadcasting campaign advertisements. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) By investigating illegal business practices. 4. "It is not fair that some people live in giant mansions while others are homeless. The government should fix this." A) Conservative. B) Liberal. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Liberal. 5. What party is a major party? A) Green party. B) Libertarian party. C) Democrat party. D) Communist party. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Democrat party. 6. Why are swing states important to the election A) People like swinging things. B) They can determine whether you win or lose. C) They aren't important. D) They like to listen to candidates. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) They can determine whether you win or lose. 7. Of the last four presidents (including our current president), how many have been Democrats? A) 1. B) 2. C) 3. D) 4. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) 2. 8. Which of the following best describes the Republican Party's beliefs? A) Strong federal government. B) Limited government intervention in the economy. C) Socialism. D) Abolition of private property. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Limited government intervention in the economy. 9. The ..... Clause states that we Congress can do what is "necessary and proper" for our country. A) Supremacy. B) Elastic. C) Necessity. D) Beneficial. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Elastic. 10. A primary where voters have to stick to their REGISTERED party only. A) Open. B) Closed. C) Run-off. D) Neutral. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Closed. 11. Why does California have more electoral votes than Texas? A) California has a higher population than Texas. B) California had more influence in Congress than Texas. C) California has a lower population than Texas. D) California's land area is more than Texas. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) California has a higher population than Texas. 12. A group of electors that cast votes for president of the United States? A) University of Electors. B) Closed Primary. C) Electoral College. D) Congress. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Electoral College. 13. Which political party is supported by these clues?-favored strong state gov'ts-argued for strict interpretation of Constitution-thought the National Bank was unconstitutional A) Federalists. B) Democrats. C) Monarchies. D) Democratic-Republicans. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Democratic-Republicans. 14. Which argument would a Federalist make to support ratification of the Constitution? A) The Constitution will enable states to nullify laws that are harmful to citizens. B) A strong federal government will be more stable than a loose confederation of states. C) The Constitution will allow states to establish banks to stabilize the national economy. D) A republican system of government will better represent large states. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) A strong federal government will be more stable than a loose confederation of states. 15. The process through which an individual acquires his or her particular political orientations, including his or her knowledge, feelings, and evaluations regarding his or her political world, is known as A) Political orientation. B) Political socialization. C) Demography. D) Political ideology. E) Political indoctrination. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Political socialization. 16. Political parties are necessary because A) They form laws. B) They collect fund. C) They criticize government. D) 1&3 both. E) 1& 3 both. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) 1&3 both. 17. The southern states agreed to help Hamilton gain the support of Congress under what condition? A) Hamilton gave the southern people money. B) Hamilton made a southern location the capital of the United States. C) They put all southern people in expensive houses. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Hamilton made a southern location the capital of the United States. 18. Quote: "A national bank is necessary for economic stability. The Constitution gives implied powers ot Congress to create a bank." A) Federalist. B) Democratic Republican. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Federalist. 19. What is the first step you must take in order to vote? A) Register. B) Prepare. C) Vote. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Register. 20. Dark Money is where you do not have to disclose who is donating money A) True. B) False. 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