This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > Indian Polity > Parties > System > Political Parties – Quiz 344 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Political Parties Quiz 344 (20 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. Supported creating a National Bank A) Hamilton. B) Jefferson. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Hamilton. 2. Which question below is answered by this information?"The originator of the political cartoon, Thomas Nast choose cartoon animals to represent the political parties that are still used to this day." A) Who created party symbols?. B) Why did political parties form?. C) What is the history of the Democratic Party?. D) What is the history of the Republican Party?. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Who created party symbols?. 3. ..... was the name of the important journey of exploring the Louisiana Purchase A) Lewis and Clark Expedition. B) Tom and Jerry Expedition. C) West expedition. D) Pike's exploration. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Lewis and Clark Expedition. 4. What is the main function of political parties in shaping public opinion? A) Inform the public about issues. B) Select candidates. C) Act as a watchdog. D) Serve as a link between branches of government and the people. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Inform the public about issues. 5. Which is NOT a reason why 3rd parties are important? A) They can play a spoiler role. B) They normally garnish 3% of the vote. C) They can be a critic. D) They can be an innovator. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) They normally garnish 3% of the vote. 6. When a political party serves as a bonding agent, they are doing what? A) Gluing things together. B) Validating the qualifications of a candidate. C) Separating political parties. D) Writing speeches for candidates. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Validating the qualifications of a candidate. 7. Individuals can influence policy in all of the following ways EXCEPT- A) Writing letters. B) Registering to vote. C) Voting. D) Campaigning. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Registering to vote. 8. From 1869 through 1932, how many presidents were democrats? A) 1. B) 2. C) 3. D) 4. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) 2. 9. Political parties are similar in the following ways EXCEPT A) Influence public policy. B) Share common party platforms. C) Try to win the most support by appealing to the center. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Share common party platforms. 10. Will make sure that the government is spending money wisely and efficiently. A) Democrats. B) Republicans. C) Libertarians. D) Communists. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Democrats. 11. Name of Minor Parties A) Libertarian. B) Green Party. C) Constitutional Party. D) All are correct. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) All are correct. 12. Which of the following is NOT a typical role a political party performs? A) Communicate with the people. B) Linking the levels of government. C) Serve as commander-in-chief. D) Support their candidates for office. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Serve as commander-in-chief. 13. Which of the following statements indicates a high level of political efficacy? A) "People like me can influence what the government does.". B) "I should vote to honor those who sacrificed their lives to make America free.". C) "Voting in the United States is so easy that there is no excuse for not voting.". D) "Democracy is only democratic if citizens participate in the process.". Show Answer Correct Answer: A) "People like me can influence what the government does.". 14. What are the two parts of the U.S. Congress? A) The Executive Branch & Judicial Branch. B) The Senate and House of Representatives. C) The House of Representatives and the Court System. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) The Senate and House of Representatives. 15. There are ..... recognised national parties in India. A) Five. B) Seven. C) Nine. D) Six. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Seven. 16. Identify the function based on the following scenario:The Democratic Party has a link on their website for people who would like to make donations to the party. A) Recruiting and Nominating Candidates. B) Educating the Electorate About Campaign Issues. C) Help Candidates Win Elections and Raise Money for Campaigns. D) Monitoring Actions of the Office Holders (Watch Dogs). Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Help Candidates Win Elections and Raise Money for Campaigns. 17. Which Amendment led to the election of U.S. Senators by popular vote? A) 21st Amendment. B) 17th Amendment. C) 19th Amendment. D) 15th Amendment. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) 17th Amendment. 18. Interest groups A) Represent interest groups and communicate with official. B) How money is earned to pay for political campaigns. C) Organizations that help interest groups raise money for campaigns. D) A group of people who work to influence government about a set of issues. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) A group of people who work to influence government about a set of issues. 19. Against the national bank A) Federalists. B) DRs. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) DRs. 20. Choose all of the options that are examples of demographic information: A) Map of a state. B) Political Party Platform. C) Photos on Instagram. D) Level of Education. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Level of Education. ← 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