This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > Indian Polity > Parties > System > Political Parties – Quiz 187 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Political Parties Quiz 187 (20 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. What is NOT a Republican Core belief? A) More government interference. B) Lower taxes. C) Fewer government regulations on private sectors. D) Conservative or "Right Wing". Show Answer Correct Answer: A) More government interference. 2. States that are very closely divided in their support of both parties. A) Union States. B) Civil States. C) Border States. D) Battleground States. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Battleground States. 3. The term "GOP, " often used to refer to the Republican Party, stands for what? A) Grand Old Party. B) Government of the People. C) Great Opportunities Party. D) General Organization of People. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Grand Old Party. 4. Group of party members from every state that raises funds and organizes the party's convention A) Political machine. B) Two-party system. C) Plurality. D) National committee. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) National committee. 5. Using an unpleasant label or description to harm a person group or product is known as A) Bandwagon. B) Plain-folk. C) Glittering Generalities. D) Name-Calling. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Name-Calling. 6. True or False:National elections only take place every four years. A) True. B) False. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) False. 7. Like George Washington, many Americans considered political parties ..... A) Unavoidable. B) Harmful. C) Necessary. D) Illegal. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Harmful. 8. A representative of an interest group who directly contacts government officials to promote or influence an individual, business, or group issue A) PAC. B) Lobbyist. C) Interest person. D) Senator. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Lobbyist. 9. Interest groups use political action committees (PACs) to A) Provide expertise to members of Congress when they are writing legislation. B) Lobby the executive bureaucracy when they are considering new rules and regulations. C) Raise and spend money on election campaigns. D) Generate research that can be used to influence public opinion. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Raise and spend money on election campaigns. 10. Which of the following helps to explain why voter turnout is lower in the United States than in other democracies? A) The United States hold fewer elections. B) The United States hold elections midweek. C) The United States elects fewer officeholders. D) The United States has a multiple partisan election system. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) The United States hold elections midweek. 11. Supporting political candidates, creating a party platform, and influencing government are the 3 main roles of: A) The media. B) Political Parties. C) The Electoral College System. D) Primaries and Caucuses. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Political Parties. 12. This political party is often referred to as the G.O.P. A) Republicans. B) Democrats. C) Socialists. D) Libertarians. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Republicans. 13. The State party representatives on the ..... run a political party between conventions. A) Ideological committee. B) Political committee. C) National committee. D) State committee. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) National committee. 14. How many "major" political parties are there in the United States today? (Parties whose candidates have a legitimate chance to win most elections) A) 1. B) 2. C) 3. D) 4. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) 2. 15. When a political party selects the best person to run for office, what function is the party serving? A) Revolvearound a political personality. B) Influencepublic policy. C) Recruitand nominate candidates. D) Organizeto win elections. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Recruitand nominate candidates. 16. Which of the following countries have federal division of power? A) India. B) Belgium. C) Srilanka. D) Both A and B. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Both A and B. 17. A series of statements expressing the candidates core beliefs and his/her positions on various issues. A) Platform. B) Primary. C) Issue. D) Perspective. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Platform. 18. What is the most important part of the sixth amendment A) Speedy trial. B) Charges against you. C) Impartial jury. D) Right to counsel. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Right to counsel. 19. Federalists believed that the educated, wealthier men should hold public office. A) True. B) False. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 20. The person a party picks to run for president is called their: A) Nominee. B) Delegate. C) Elector. D) President-intended. 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