Political Parties Quiz 273 (20 MCQs)

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1. This group likes to hold on to old traditions and ideas and does not want to change or reform anything in relation to politics and religion.

Correct Answer: D) Conservatives.

2. Who created the Democratic-Republican party?

Correct Answer: A) Thomas Jefferson.

3. The Winter Olympics are being held in what country?

Correct Answer: A) China.

4. The process by which individuals acquire their opinions is called:

Correct Answer: D) Political socialization.

5. A general vote by the electorate on a single political question which has been referred to them for a direct decision.

Correct Answer: B) Referendum.

6. Whom did the Democratic-Republicans nominate for the office of President for the election of 1796? (a)

Correct Answer: D) A Thomas Jefferson.

7. What was George Washington's advice on Foreign Policy?

Correct Answer: A) The Nation should remain neutral and avoid permanent alliances.

8. The #1 reason people don't vote is

Correct Answer: C) Apathy.

9. Who was hailed as the 'Father of the Constitution'?

Correct Answer: D) James Madison.

10. How many total electoral votes do we have right here in North Carolina? (hint:house reps + senators =)

Correct Answer: D) 15.

11. A political party that focuses on one-single public question

Correct Answer: A) Single-issue party.

12. The Voting Rights Act of 1965 made it so that 17 year olds could register to vote.

Correct Answer: B) False.

13. First Whig President. Elected in 1840.

Correct Answer: D) William Henry Harrison.

14. Which of these groups fights for 2nd Amendment protections?

Correct Answer: A) NRA.

15. A ..... government is one in which the same party controls both chambers of Congress and the Presidency.

Correct Answer: D) Unified.

16. What has contributed to strengthening of federalism and democracy in India

Correct Answer: C) Formation of alliances with state parties.

17. The PLP first won an election in which year?

Correct Answer: B) 1967.

18. The following are requirements for which political office? At least 30 years oldUS citizen for 9 yearsLive in the state they represent

Correct Answer: B) U.S. Senator.

19. Which party Stands for the cause of securing the interests and welfare of the Dalits and oppressed people.?

Correct Answer: B) Bahujan samaj party.

20. Which party formed to oppose slavery?

Correct Answer: C) Republican Party.