This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > Indian Polity > Parties > System > Political Parties – Quiz 408 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Political Parties Quiz 408 (20 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. Political parties in the United States work to do all of the following except- A) Organize resources to win elections. B) Define themselves in a way to appeal to the political center. C) Influence government policies. D) Change the ideals of the Constitution of the United States of America. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Change the ideals of the Constitution of the United States of America. 2. What is the smallest unit of an election commission? A) Ward. B) Jurisdiction. C) Precinct. D) Coalition. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Precinct. 3. Which political party introduced major social programs like Social Security & Medicare in the middle 1900s. Many in this party have fought for civil rights and advocates an inclusive, equitable government. A) The Republicans. B) The Communists. C) The Democrats. D) The Libertarians. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) The Democrats. 4. Which of the following statements would most likely be classified as LIBERAL? A) The government should not have a say in what I do on my own private property. B) The government should not be able to tax my income. C) The government should provide aid to poor, underserved communities. D) Everyone, regardless of salary, should pay the same amount in taxes. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) The government should provide aid to poor, underserved communities. 5. NCP HAS A SIGNIFICANT PRESENCE IN A) MEGHALAYA. B) MANIPUR. C) ASSAM. D) ALL THE ABOVE. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) ALL THE ABOVE. 6. Which legal measure outlawed barriers, such as the literary test depicted above, to ensure African American voters had equal voting rights? A) 20th Amendment. B) Voting Rights Act of 1960. C) 24th Amendment. D) Voting Rights Act of 1965. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Voting Rights Act of 1965. 7. A majority is the largest number of votes cast in an election. A) True. B) False. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) False. 8. Who did the Federalist believe should run the country? A) Farmers & Ordinary men. B) The House of Represenatives. C) The Secuarty of Treasury. D) The Wealthy & Elite. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) The Wealthy & Elite. 9. Wanted to build factories and industries A) Federalists. B) Democratic-Republicans. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Federalists. 10. How many electoral votes are needed to win the White House (presidential election)? A) 130. B) 270. C) 330. D) 520. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) 270. 11. Which Federalist Papers stated that interest groups were not a good idea and the political parties would come to power? A) 5. B) 10. C) 34. D) 54. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) 10. 12. Rob:I am so sick of paying high taxes!Tim:Well the election is coming up, make sure to vote. Based off what Rob said, what party should he probably vote for? A) Republican. B) Democrat. C) Libertarian. D) Green Party. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Republican. 13. Want less government regulations (rules) A) Democrats. B) Republicans. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Republicans. 14. Third parties different from the two main political parties because third parties: A) Have more official members. B) Have more political experience. C) Are older than the two main parties. D) Are often concerned with one issue. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Are often concerned with one issue. 15. Both major parties hold huge conventions to nominate and celebrate their presidential candidate. A) Nominate Candidates. B) Influence Policy. C) Unite Levels of Government. D) Create Balance. E) Inform Citizens. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Nominate Candidates. 16. Split ticket voting A) Vote for all one party. B) Vote for members of different parties. C) Voting for only important offices. D) Voting in an open primary. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Vote for members of different parties. 17. NCP WAS FORMED IN A) 1990. B) 1993. C) 1997. D) 1999. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) 1999. 18. If a TV station provides free commercials to only one particular candidate, the station is showing A) Propagandain hopes of influencing voters. B) The public who the best candidate is. C) This candidate's spot simply to fill air time. D) A biased perspective. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) A biased perspective. 19. All political parties share four similarities. Which is NOT a similarity we discussed? A) They write platforms to reflect their views. B) Organize to win elections. C) Influence public policy. D) Appeal to the majority of people. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) They write platforms to reflect their views. 20. Quote: "We should do exactly what the Constitution says. It does not have any rules about creating a national bank." A) Federalist. B) Democratic-Republican. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Democratic-Republican. ← 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