Political Parties Quiz 235 (20 MCQs)

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1. The first Republican to be elected as US President was (a)

Correct Answer: A) Of Abraham Lincoln.

2. The minority party works to promote the views of its supporters by forcing ..... with the majority party.

Correct Answer: B) Compromise.

3. Which of the following is not a factor of how a person typically forms their political ideology?

Correct Answer: C) Hobbies.

4. Alexander Hamilton was a part of which political party?

Correct Answer: A) Federalists.

5. A group of people who seek to control gov't through the winning of elections and the holding of public office.

Correct Answer: B) Political party.

6. Which word below means a political meeting where political candidates are chosen?

Correct Answer: C) Caucus.

7. Which parliamentary constituency did the Liberal Democrats win from the Conservatives in a by-election in June 2021?

Correct Answer: B) Chesham and Amersham.

8. One of our most important responsibilities as citizens is to

Correct Answer: D) Vote.

9. In the past, Liberal governments were considered

Correct Answer: B) Small/Limited governments.

10. The United States is said to have a ..... system.

Correct Answer: B) Two-party.

11. Which party favored strong national government?

Correct Answer: A) Federalist.

12. This political party wants very LIMITED government involvement.

Correct Answer: A) Libertarian.

13. A special tax, demanded by states, as a condition of voting

Correct Answer: A) Poll Tax.

14. Included businessmen, large landowners, and professional people

Correct Answer: B) Federalists.

15. Which propaganda technique is used by saying phrases over and over with little meaning?

Correct Answer: C) Bandwagon.

16. This has a great deal of influence on some voters

Correct Answer: A) Political party loyalty.

17. Once receiving a bill, what are the President's options?

Correct Answer: D) All are options.

18. What main function do third parties have?

Correct Answer: A) Introduce new ideas.

19. Which founding father warned in his Farewell Address speech about the issues with political parties?

Correct Answer: B) George Washington.

20. True or false:members of the Senate and House are also members of political parties.

Correct Answer: A) True.