This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > Indian Polity > Parties > System > Political Parties – Quiz 228 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Political Parties Quiz 228 (20 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. Alexander Hamilton was the leader of the ..... party A) Republicans. B) Democrats. C) Democratic-Republicans. D) Federalists. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Federalists. 2. Another characteristic of American political parties is ....., which is the exercise of power at the state and local levels of government in addition to the national level A) Decentralization. B) Centralization. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Decentralization. 3. Bull Moose Party & Progressive Party A) Examples of splinter party. B) Examples of protest parties. C) Examples of single-issue party. D) Examples ideological parties. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Examples of splinter party. 4. To get an official removed from office (fired) you need to call for a ..... A) Ballot. B) Policeman to arrest them. C) Poll. D) Recall. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Recall. 5. The method by which political parties chose their candidates in the during the time of Adams and Jefferson was A) Through primary elections. B) Through conventions held by the parties. C) Through party caucuses. D) By drawing names out of a hat. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Through party caucuses. 6. In which of these states does the CPI (M) enjoy strong support? A) Uttar Pradesh. B) Andhra Pradesh. C) West Bengal. D) Chhattisgarh. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) West Bengal. 7. After a bill has passed the two houses of Congress, it is sent to the A) Supreme Court. B) Speaker of the House. C) President. D) States. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) President. 8. Advocated for Bill of Rights to protect the people A) Federalist. B) Democratic-Republican. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Democratic-Republican. 9. All of the following are true statements about the Electoral College EXCEPT ..... A) # of Electoral votes is determined by # of Congressman. B) It is a winner take all system. C) You need 270 of 538 total votes to win. D) It is a direct popular election. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) It is a direct popular election. 10. What is the main function of political parties in selecting candidates? A) Select candidates. B) Serve as a link between branches of government and the people. C) Act as a watchdog. D) Inform the public about issues. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Select candidates. 11. This is a political meeting to pick a candidate or determine party policy A) Coalition. B) Parliament. C) Faction. D) Caucus. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Caucus. 12. What is the main reason Congress creates committees? A) To create party bases. B) To educate new members. C) To introduce new bills. D) To divide the workload. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) To divide the workload. 13. Party believes in greater personal freedom. A) Democrat. B) Republican. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Republican. 14. Refers to the continuum of social and political beliefs A) Political spectrum. B) Political gradient. C) Policy gray area. D) Politics. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Political spectrum. 15. The Constitution was amended to prevent elected MLAs and MPs from changing parties. Why did the Government do so? A) Many elected representatives were indulging in DEFECTION in order to become ministers or for cash rewards. B) Many elected representatives were indulging in DEFECTION when they disagreed with their learder's policies. C) Many elected representatives were indulging in DEFECTION in order to amass more followers for themselves. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Many elected representatives were indulging in DEFECTION in order to become ministers or for cash rewards. 16. Did not trust the national bank, feared it gave too much power to the federal government. A) Federalists. B) Democratic-Republicans. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Democratic-Republicans. 17. Which political party is known as the Grand Old Party or GOP? A) Democrats. B) Republicans. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Republicans. 18. Which of the following is an example of mudslinging? A) Questioning an opponent's loyalty to the United States. B) Attacking a candidate's approach to foreign policy. C) Focusing on failed campaign promises. D) Discussing a nominee's lack of experience. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Questioning an opponent's loyalty to the United States. 19. National committee A) Representatives from the 50 state party organizations who run a political party. B) A strong party organization that can control political appointments and deliver votes. C) A system of government in which two parties compete for power. D) A political party that challenges the two major parties. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Representatives from the 50 state party organizations who run a political party. 20. Smaller, minor parties? A) Third Party. B) Gathering. C) Interest Group. D) Factions. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Third Party. ← 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