This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > Indian Polity > Parties > System > Political Parties – Quiz 293 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Political Parties Quiz 293 (20 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. Which country is having multi party system A) USA. B) China. C) India. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) India. 2. As party identification has weakened, A) Voters have tended toward the Democratic Party. B) Voters have tended toward the Republican Party. C) The number of independents has grow. D) The need for candidates of outstanding capability has declined. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) The number of independents has grow. 3. The party which fails to secure majority is known as ..... party. A) Ruling. B) Opposition. C) Independent. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Opposition. 4. Political parties tend to have more influence over the A) Republican primaries, due to superdelegates. B) Democratic primaries, due to superdelegates. C) Open primaries. D) Electoral College system. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Democratic primaries, due to superdelegates. 5. What are the first three words of the Constitution? A) In order to. B) We the people. C) Once upon a. D) The United States. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) We the people. 6. Political parties serve as a bonding agent because A) Encourage negative behavior. B) Look for unqualified individuals. C) They ensure good performance of its candidates and elected officials. D) Avoid vetting potential candidates. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) They ensure good performance of its candidates and elected officials. 7. What are the two major parties in America? A) Democrats & Libertarians. B) Liberals & Conservatives. C) Democrats & Republicans. D) Libertarians & Republicans. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Democrats & Republicans. 8. Communists would support which government action? A) Protecting the second amendment. B) Lowering taxes. C) Taking control of all businesses. D) Supporting capitalism. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Taking control of all businesses. 9. Micro Targeting is when you tailor campaign messages to individuals in some homogenous groups and emphasize heated issues A) True. B) False. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 10. The political party that holds the majority of seats in the House of Representatives is typically referred to as the: A) Minority Party. B) Majority Party. C) Bipartisan Party. D) Independent Party. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Majority Party. 11. To register to vote in the state of Virginia, which below is NOT true? A) You must be at least 18 years old. B) You must be a resident of Virginia and the precinct where you will vote. C) You must pay your bills on time. D) You must be a citizen of the US. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) You must pay your bills on time. 12. Citizens residing in the United States, age 18 and older A) Voting Age Population. B) Candidate. C) Party Platform. D) Primary. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Voting Age Population. 13. Who among the following recognizes political parties in India? A) Supreme Court. B) Speaker of Lok Sabha. C) President of India. D) Election Commission. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Election Commission. 14. Political Action Committees (PACs) have become more influential in recent campaigns because they ..... A) Limit the number of candidates seeking elected office. B) Help pay the high costs of campaigns. C) Provide candidates for public office. D) Limit opportunities for people to run for office. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Help pay the high costs of campaigns. 15. Who started the Democratic-Republican Party? A) Thomas Jefferson. B) Alexander Hamilton. C) . D) . Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Thomas Jefferson. 16. What is it called when someone votes for a Democrat for Governor of their state but a Republican for to be their Senator? A) Rational-Choice Theory. B) Split-ticket. C) Straight-ticket. D) Patronage. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Split-ticket. 17. The U.S. Constitution lists our basic rights in the first 10 amendments, known as the U.S. Bill of Rights. What part of the Florida Constitution lists Floridians' basic rights? A) The preamble. B) The Florida Bill of Rights. C) The Florida Statutes. D) The Declaration of Rights. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) The Declaration of Rights. 18. Which option below would be the best source of information about a political candidate? A) An unbiased article in a newspaper. B) A political attack ad from the opposing candidate. C) A speech made by the opposing candidate. D) An interest group's propaganda. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) An unbiased article in a newspaper. 19. Benchmark:2.9 Complexity:DOK 2 A local newspaper endorsed Mayor Sanford in a state senate race over his opponent. Why might the newspaper endorse Mayor Sanford? A) Mayor Sanford owns a local farm. B) Mayor Sanford is an elected official. C) Mayor Sanford is an experienced teacher. D) Mayor Sanford owns a local radio station. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Mayor Sanford is an elected official. 20. What is a lobbyist? A) A collection of opinions or attitudes. B) Someone who represents a certain group and tries to influence lawmakers. C) Organizations that help interest groups raise money. D) Favoring one view or another. 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