This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > Indian Polity > Parties > System > Political Parties – Quiz 281 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Political Parties Quiz 281 (20 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. Which party believed the future of the American economy resided with agriculture? A) Federalists. B) Democratic-Republicans. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Democratic-Republicans. 2. An individual who believes in supporting traditional values could be identified as ..... A) Liberal. B) Conservative. C) Moderate. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Conservative. 3. Although the U.S. has multiple political parties, it is still considered to have a ..... ? A) 1 party system. B) 2 party system. C) 3 party system. D) No party system. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) 2 party system. 4. Elected officials would be party of which component of political parties? A) Party in the Electorate. B) Party Organization. C) Party in Government. D) Party in Private. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Party in Government. 5. What is the main function of political parties in acting as a watchdog in the United States? A) Monitor and criticize the actions of the government in power. B) Select candidates for elections. C) Inform the public about issues. D) Serve as a link between branches of government and the people. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Monitor and criticize the actions of the government in power. 6. Which major political party supports lowering taxes? A) Democratic. B) Republican. C) Socialist. D) Libertarian. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Republican. 7. Which was not one of the first political parties? A) Whigs. B) Anti-Federalists. C) Federalists. D) Democratic-Republicans. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Whigs. 8. Precinct A) A police station. B) An area of a city. C) The smallest unit of election administration; a voting district. D) A voting booth. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) The smallest unit of election administration; a voting district. 9. What does party membership allow during a presidential election? A) Participation in organizing parties with ice cream and cake. B) Participation in the state's primary election or caucus. C) The ability to pass laws. D) The ability to veto laws. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Participation in the state's primary election or caucus. 10. This party was strict constructionists A) Federalist. B) Democratic-Republicans. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Democratic-Republicans. 11. The party that draws inspiration from teachings of Sahu Maharaj and Jotiba Phule is A) BJP. B) BSP. C) NDA. D) INC. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) BSP. 12. Why is it important for citizens to vote? A) Allows citizens to have their voice heard & register their opinions on government operation whether their candidates get elected or not. B) It always ensures that each citizen gets exactly the person he/she wants in a particular office. C) It is the proper action to take so that everyone sees what kind of citizen you are. D) Voting is good but just not necessary. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Allows citizens to have their voice heard & register their opinions on government operation whether their candidates get elected or not. 13. Anti-defection law has made any dissent even more difficult A) True. B) False. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 14. THE SUPPORT FOR THE CONGRESS DECLINED AFTER A) 1960. B) 1970. C) 1980. D) 1989. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) 1989. 15. The first leader of a political party was ..... A) Thomas Jefferson. B) Alexander Hamilton. C) John Adams. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Alexander Hamilton. 16. What is the official symbol of the Republican Party? A) Elephant. B) Alligator. C) Horse. D) Donkey. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Elephant. 17. How many justices serve on the Supreme Court? A) 5. B) 7. C) 9. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) 9. 18. This political group believed in a strong national government A) Democratic-Republicans. B) Federalists. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Federalists. 19. WHICH INDIAN STATE FOLLOWING THE MULTI-PARTY SYSTEM WITH TWO ALLIANCES? A) HARYANA. B) MAHARASHTRA. C) KERALA. D) Uttar Pradesh. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) MAHARASHTRA. 20. Who do Senators represent? A) Citizens of the whole state. B) Young, poor, rural citizens. C) Citizens in their district. D) Citizens in their political party. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Citizens of the whole state. ← 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