This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > Indian Polity > Parties > System > Political Parties – Quiz 261 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Political Parties Quiz 261 (20 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. Less government, less business regulations A) Republican. B) Democrat. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Republican. 2. True/False:The Republican Party is a Right-leaning party A) True. B) False. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 3. More likely to trust a strong federal government A) Federalists. B) Democratic-Republicans. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Federalists. 4. True or False:Everyone must pick a side and be either a Republican or Democrat. A) True. B) False. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) False. 5. An expressed power is different from an implied power because A) Expressed powers are always legislative powers whereas implied powers are not. B) Implied powers are granted by the executive branch. C) Expressed powers must pass judicial review. D) Expressed powers are listed in the Constitution. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Expressed powers are listed in the Constitution. 6. Political parties perform all of the following tasks EXCEPT A) Pick policymakers and run campaigns. B) Enforce rigid adherence to their policy positions. C) Advocate public policies. D) Coordinate policy-making. E) Give cues to voters. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Enforce rigid adherence to their policy positions. 7. Strong party organization that was historically known for a corrupting influence in politics? A) National Committee. B) County Committee. C) Ward. D) Political Machine. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Political Machine. 8. Identify the function based on the following scenario:On Election Day, Maria and Jan call people and remind them to vote for the Republican Party candidate. A) Recruiting and Nominating Candidates. B) Educating the Electorate About Campaign Issues. C) Help Candidates Win Elections and Raise Money for Campaigns. D) Monitoring Actions of the Office Holders (Watch Dogs). Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Help Candidates Win Elections and Raise Money for Campaigns. 9. What is the main function of political parties in acting as a watchdog? A) Select candidates. B) Serve as a link between branches of government and the people. C) Inform the public about issues. D) Act as a watchdog. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Act as a watchdog. 10. Media Literacy is ..... A) The ability or skills to critically analyze for accuracy, credibility, or evidence of bias the content created and consumed in various media, including radio and television, the internet, and social media. B) The ability to read any written material in any language. C) The ability to consume social and entertainment media. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) The ability or skills to critically analyze for accuracy, credibility, or evidence of bias the content created and consumed in various media, including radio and television, the internet, and social media. 11. What is an issue with the political party system? A) Progress and potential laws can be stalled. B) There are more than two parties. C) Too many ideologies are shared. D) Confuses voters. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Progress and potential laws can be stalled. 12. Democratic Party leaders in the Senate meet to discuss a bill that will protect the environment. A) Nominate Candidates. B) Influence Policy. C) Unite Levels of Government. D) Create Balance. E) Inform Citizens. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Influence Policy. 13. Groups of citizens who identify with a party; often thought of in demographic terms. A) Party system. B) Party Coalitions. C) Realignment. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Party Coalitions. 14. A political party that believes that the federal government should play a less active role in people's lives and that individuals can take care of themselves without government help A) Socialist Party. B) Libertarian Party. C) Republican Party. D) Communist Party. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Republican Party. 15. In a ..... only registered members of a political party can vote A) Open primary. B) Closed primary. C) Official primary. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Closed primary. 16. Where in the Constitution are political parties and interest groups discussed specifically? A) Not discussed. B) Article II. C) Amendment I. D) Article I. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Not discussed. 17. A certain number of ..... must sign a petition to get a third-party candidate's name on the ballot. A) Party members. B) Independent voters. C) Qualified voters. D) Office holders. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Qualified voters. 18. Which option represents a way that multiple perspectives are reflected in political participation? A) Public meetings. B) Press conference. C) Legislative sessions. D) State of the Union Address. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Public meetings. 19. What Party did Thomas Jefferson belong to? A) Federalist. B) Democratic-Republican. C) Democratic. D) Republican. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Democratic-Republican. 20. What is the most accurate definition of a political party? A) When politicians let loose and boogie!. B) A team of politicians, activists, and voters whose goal is to control the government. C) A group of people who want to vote the same way. D) An ideology that is supported by people of similar interests. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) A team of politicians, activists, and voters whose goal is to control the government. ← 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