This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > Indian Polity > Parties > System > Political Parties – Quiz 241 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Political Parties Quiz 241 (20 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. Which President warned America that political parties would divide the nation? A) John Adams. B) Thomas Jefferson. C) George Washington. D) James Madison. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) George Washington. 2. Which amendment was directed specifically at increasing voting access for African-Americans? A) 17th amendment. B) 19th amendment. C) 24th amendment. D) 26th amendment. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) 24th amendment. 3. The first presidential election in which you-the class of 2025-will be able to vote will be in 2028. In what year will the next election following that one be? A) 2029. B) 2030. C) 2032. D) 2034. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) 2032. 4. A political party that runs a government is known as ruling party A) True. B) False. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 5. Controls the flow of bills to the House floor A) Rules Committee. B) Standing Committee. C) Subcommittee. D) Select Committee. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Rules Committee. 6. These are known as third parties, or those who do not typically win elections but may bring in issues a major party may adopt A) Democrat Parties. B) Republican Parties. C) Minor Parties. D) Captain America parties. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Minor Parties. 7. Which political party believed in a loose interpretation of the constitution? A) Democratic-Republicans. B) Federalist. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Federalist. 8. Which animal is the symbol for the Democrats? A) Donkey. B) Elephant. C) Porcupine. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Donkey. 9. What is one role of third parties in American politics? A) Controlling the media coverage of national elections. B) Influencing the voter turnout during presidential elections. C) Persuading the public on an issue that has been neglected by the major parties. D) Encouraging the public to pressure major parties to work together on important issues. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Persuading the public on an issue that has been neglected by the major parties. 10. Complete the sentence:In a two party system ..... A) Other parties have a smaller chance of gaining power. B) There is no need for tactical voting. C) The winner often has to form a coalition. D) A proportional voting system is often used. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Other parties have a smaller chance of gaining power. 11. Which statement summarizes a belief of the Republican Party? A) There should be higher taxes and more public services. B) State and federal elections should be held more frequently. C) Taxes should be lowered even if this means fewer public services. D) The U.S. House of Representatives is more important than the Senate. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Taxes should be lowered even if this means fewer public services. 12. If there are any differences between the parties in an election, where would a citizen find that out? A) In a book from the library. B) A psychic fortuneteller. C) Stated in the party platforms. D) Under a rock. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Stated in the party platforms. 13. What are the two most common reasons citizens fail to vote? A) Lack of interest and lack of money. B) Lack of money and lack of time. C) Lack of interest and failure to register. D) Lack of time and failure to register. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Lack of interest and failure to register. 14. If my beliefs fall in the center of the political spectrum, I am considered to be ..... A) A radical. B) A reformist. C) Moderate. D) Undecided. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Moderate. 15. Which of the following is an example of the media exercising its "watchdog' role over government? A) A local radio talk show about uniforms in school. B) A televised debate between presidential campaigns. C) A newspaper story about the building if a new highway. D) A local television news report about a city councilman taking bribes. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) A local television news report about a city councilman taking bribes. 16. What is the main difference between political parties as it relates to the objective they want to achieve? A) They have different approaches to reach their goal. B) They have different goals to reach. C) Their goals have nothing to do with government. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) They have different approaches to reach their goal. 17. Primary elections are held among party members to select: A) People to run in the general election. B) Party leaders. C) Platform ideas. D) Electoral college winners. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) People to run in the general election. 18. A political party with the most members? A) Majority Party. B) Minority Party. C) Third Party. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Majority Party. 19. In 1796 Thomas Jefferson A) Became the President by winning all of the Electoral Votes. B) Became the Vice President because he got the 2nd most votes in the Electoral College. C) Became Adam's Secretary of State and negotiated peace with France. D) Became a Federalist and supported Adams' policies. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Became the Vice President because he got the 2nd most votes in the Electoral College. 20. Who officially elects the president? A) The voters. B) Congress. C) The Electoral College. D) The Senate. 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