This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > Indian Polity > Parties > System > Political Parties – Quiz 302 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Political Parties Quiz 302 (20 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. Which of these is the most common form of individual involvement with a political party? A) Attending a party rally or meeting. B) Making a financial contribution to the party. C) Registering to vote as a member of the party. D) Working on the campaign of a party candidate. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Registering to vote as a member of the party. 2. What of the following factors does NOT contribute to a liberal bias in prominent television and print media? A) The cities where these media outlets are located are more liberal. B) Journalism schools such as Columbia and UC are more liberal. C) Prominent journalists are more likely to be registered Democrats. D) FoxNews tends to be more Conservative. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) FoxNews tends to be more Conservative. 3. In which state does the first caucus take place? A) Delaware. B) Texas. C) Minnesota. D) Iowa. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Iowa. 4. The national chairperson of a major political party A) Organizes congressional campaigns. B) Develops the platform upon which a presidential candidate runs. C) Manages the party's headquarters. D) Elects all members of the national committee. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Manages the party's headquarters. 5. Which democrats were the exception to Georgia's republican votes? A) Jimmy Carter & Bill Clinton. B) Al Gore & Bill Clinton. C) Jimmy Carter & Al Gore. D) Al Gore & Hillary Clinton. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Jimmy Carter & Bill Clinton. 6. SS.7.C.2.8Which position would most likely be found in the Libertarian Party platform? A) Support for the Affordable Care Act. B) Support for absolute freedom of speech and religion. C) Support for higher taxation to provide more government services. D) Support for increased regulation of business to curb the exploitation of natural resources. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Support for absolute freedom of speech and religion. 7. This party died out after its wealthy northern supporters opposed (were against) the War of 1812. A) Whig. B) Democratic-Republican. C) Federalist. D) Republican. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Federalist. 8. Each individual issue of the parties stances is referred to as A) A step. B) A cornerstone. C) A platform. D) A plank. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) A plank. 9. What does it mean to be the Majority Party? A) Most votes in an elecetion. B) Most elected members in Congress. C) Most people running. D) Most support in the polls. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Most elected members in Congress. 10. Ideological party A) Focus of party is on one policy matter. B) Group of people who set out to control the gov't through elections and holding office. C) Liberal, gov't programs, women.party based on a particular set of beliefs. D) Party based on a particular set of beliefs. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Party based on a particular set of beliefs. 11. The main effect of the establishment of the direct primary for U.S. political elections was that it ..... A) Reduced the need to travel during political campaigns. B) Reduced the influence of political party leaders. C) Increased the number of delegates to secure the nomination. D) Increased the number of independent voters. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Reduced the influence of political party leaders. 12. Virginia has a very simple and fast process to take part in party nominations. Anyone can show up and vote for party nominees; you can choose to vote in either parties process with declaring any party loyalty. This is an example of A) An open primary. B) A close primary. C) An open caucus. D) A closed caucus. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) An open primary. 13. When large organizations and famous people say they will vote for a candidate it is called an ..... A) Endorsement. B) Promotion. C) Issue. D) Media perk. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Endorsement. 14. What is the term for a system of government in which the power to make and execute laws is held by a parliament? A) Federal. B) Parliamentary. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Parliamentary. 15. What do the House and Senate committees of the parties do? A) To get members of their parties elected to the House and Senate. B) To write a platform for the party. C) To work on governor's elections. D) To work on having their candidates become elected to the state government. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) To get members of their parties elected to the House and Senate. 16. In 2022, which Labour MP was deselected by his constituency? A) Sir Keir Starmer. B) Sam Tarry. C) Ilford South. D) Shadow Minister. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Sam Tarry. 17. To be elected president, a candidate MUST win A) The popular vote. B) The special election. C) The electoral vote. D) The party's nomination. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) The electoral vote. 18. What does R stand for in the RACE Method? A) Restate. B) Retell. C) React. D) Answer. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Restate. 19. Only citizens who ..... can vote. A) Are 18. B) Are U.S. citizens. C) Register. D) All of these. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) All of these. 20. What best best describes libertarian politics? A) Eliminate federal income tax and maximize individual freedoms. B) Active gov't, focus on equality, desires social justice. C) Focus on combating climate change and protecting the environment. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Eliminate federal income tax and maximize individual freedoms. ← 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