This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > Indian Polity > Parties > System > Political Parties – Quiz 392 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Political Parties Quiz 392 (20 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. What determines if a person won a Presidential election and will become the next President? A) They won the Popular Vote in the U.S. B) They won over 270 Electoral College Votes. C) They spent over $ 1 Billion on their campaign. D) They campaigned in every state. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) They won over 270 Electoral College Votes. 2. This party is represented by-the color blue, an elephant, and known to have liberal or left-wing policies on how the government should work. A) Democratic Party. B) Republican Party. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Democratic Party. 3. Each state has a group of people called electors who cast the actual vote for president. This is known as the A) Primary. B) Caucus. C) Campaign. D) Electoral College. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Electoral College. 4. Something that follows the idea set forth in the Constitution A) Constitutional. B) Philosophy. C) Resource. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Constitutional. 5. The quality of democracy depends on the degree ..... A) Of citizen's literacy. B) Of public participation. C) Or number of political parties. D) Of legal reforms. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Of public participation. 6. In recent times, white males, Protestants, business owners, and higher socio-economic classes have tended to vote for candidates from which major political party? A) Democrats. B) Republicans. C) Tea. D) Progressive. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Republicans. 7. The elections in November which decide who will actually take office are called: A) Primary elections. B) General elections. C) Local elections. D) Presidential elections. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) General elections. 8. Which of the following is NOT true regarding third parties in the United States? A) They introduce new ideas. B) They win the most elections. C) They usually focus on only one issue. D) They sometimes revolve around a certain person. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) They win the most elections. 9. Thomas Jefferson belonged to which political party? A) Federalists. B) Democratic Republicans. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Democratic Republicans. 10. A temporary alliance of several groups A) Suffrage. B) Faction. C) Consensus. D) Coalition. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Coalition. 11. All of the following are ways I can register to vote in Virginia EXCEPT- A) By mail application. B) In person at the registar's office. C) In person at the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV). D) Over the phone. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Over the phone. 12. This function of a political party refers to campaigning, defining issues, and criticizing other candidates in hopes to appeal to the public A) Nominate candidates. B) Inform & activate supporters. C) Act as bonding agent. D) Govern. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Inform & activate supporters. 13. How does a candidate win a state's electors? A) Win the popular vote in November. B) Win an arm wrestling match. C) Win a dunk contest. D) Win a UFC fight. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Win the popular vote in November. 14. Who officially elects the President of the United States? A) Congress. B) Electoral College. C) Electorate. D) State legislatures. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Electoral College. 15. Which of the following is not one of the 3 elements of the party?' A) Party in electorate. B) Party in government. C) Chief of Party. D) Party organization. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Chief of Party. 16. Why was the Bill of Rights added to the Constitution? A) To protect the rights of the federal government. B) To protect the rights of the state government. C) To protect the rights of the people. D) To protect the rights of the slaves. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) To protect the rights of the people. 17. Which party is a single-issue party? A) Bull Moose Party. B) Libertarian Party. C) Prohibition Party. D) Republican Party. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Prohibition Party. 18. Party which fails to secure majority is known as ..... A) Ruling party. B) Opposition. C) Independent. D) Coalition. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Opposition. 19. Federalists believed in..... A) More power to states. B) More power to people. C) More power to federal government. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) More power to federal government. 20. Official residence of the Chief Election Commissioner of India is ..... A) Raj Bhavan. B) Rashtrapathy Bhavan. C) Electoral instrument. D) Assembly. 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