This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > Indian Polity > Parties > System > Political Parties – Quiz 286 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Political Parties Quiz 286 (20 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. A political party's label that is not of the two mainstream political parties that run the US government. Represents minority ideas. A) Republican. B) Democrat. C) Whig. D) Third Party. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Third Party. 2. Which one of these is a form of propaganda? A) Canvassing. B) Gerrymandering. C) Image Molding. D) Testimonial. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Testimonial. 3. Which party was formed in 1787? A) Federalists. B) Democratic-Republicans. C) Democrats. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Federalists. 4. The aim of the 2 main political parties is to A) Win the election by gaining a majority in the Lower House. B) Win the election by gaining a majority in the Upper House. C) Win the election by having the people vote in their leader as Prime Minister. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Win the election by gaining a majority in the Lower House. 5. As ....., political parties serve the role of translating inputs from the public into outputs from policymakers. A) Political converters. B) Machines. C) Linkage institutions. D) Superdelegates. E) Coalitions. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Linkage institutions. 6. A minor political party founded on a particular set of specific beliefs A) Splinter Party. B) Ideological Party. C) Single Issue Party. D) Two Party System. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Ideological Party. 7. This parties major function is to campaign for candidates, and to criticize other candidates for their positions. A) Nominate Candidates. B) Inform and Activate Supporters. C) Act as a bonding agent. D) Act as a watch dog. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Inform and Activate Supporters. 8. Liberals are where on the political spectrum? A) Somewhat right. B) In the center. C) Somewhat left. D) Far left. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Somewhat left. 9. Which of these statements about the political spectrum and political parties is true? A) There is no relationship between liberal and conservative with political party affiliation. B) Liberals tend to align with the Republican Party while conservatives tend to align with the Democratic Party. C) Liberals tend to align with the Democratic Party while conservatives tend to align with the Republican Party. D) None of these are true. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Liberals tend to align with the Democratic Party while conservatives tend to align with the Republican Party. 10. Why is voter turnout important? A) More voters = a more democratic election. B) More voters = more political division. C) Fewer voters = Better candidates. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) More voters = a more democratic election. 11. What positive contributions do Third Parties make to American politics? A) Often win the Presidency. B) Introduce new ideas into the political system. C) Siphon off votes from the major parties; change election outcomes. D) They provide funding to major party candidates. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Introduce new ideas into the political system. 12. Lawyer, businessmen, and plantation owners joined the ..... A) Democratic-Republican. B) Federalists. C) Unionists. D) Whigs. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Federalists. 13. You can find the differences between parties by looking at each party's ..... A) Platform. B) Twitter feed. C) List of members. D) Instagram account. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Platform. 14. A city unit used for electing council members A) Ward. B) Precinct. C) Incumbent. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Ward. 15. The practice of voting for candidates of more than one party on the same ballot. A) Open Primary. B) Direct Primary. C) Straight Ticket. D) Split Ticket. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Split Ticket. 16. It is ..... to join a political party. A) Mandatory. B) Optional. C) Offensive. D) Irresponsible. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Optional. 17. In case the President is disabled, the way the Vice President becomes President is determined by the ..... A) 25th Amendment. B) Original Constitution. C) Congress. D) Supreme Court. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) 25th Amendment. 18. This political party favors a strong federal government. A) Democratic Party. B) Republican Party. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Democratic Party. 19. Which political party falls to the RIGHT of the political spectrum? A) Democratic. B) Republican. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Republican. 20. An organization of citizens that tries to get its members elected to public office and influence public policies and laws. A) Conservative. B) Liberal. C) Moderate. D) Political Party. 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