This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > Indian Polity > Parties > System > Political Parties – Quiz 41 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Political Parties Quiz 41 (20 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. Keep the peace by having a strong military A) Republican. B) Democratic. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Republican. 2. In order to vote in primary and general elections, what do citizens need to do? A) Pay a poll tax. B) Register to vote. C) Pass a Civics Exam. D) Run for Political Office. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Register to vote. 3. This coalition focuses on younger voters and is usually racially diverse. A) Democratic Coalition. B) Republican Coalition. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Democratic Coalition. 4. What do "voting in elections" and "volunteering at a homeless shelter" have in common? A) They are examples of civic duties. B) They are specifically mentioned in the U.S. Constitution. C) They are examples of civic responsibilities. D) They are specifically mentioned in the state constitutions. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) They are examples of civic responsibilities. 5. A way citizens can propose new laws or state constitutional amendments? A) Referendum. B) Initiative. C) Ballot. D) Recall. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Initiative. 6. Which political party wanted a STRICT interpretation of the Constitution? A) Federalists. B) Democratic Republicans. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Democratic Republicans. 7. Which political party thinks that everyone should pay their fair share of taxes? A) Republican Party. B) Democratic Party. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Democratic Party. 8. A candidate who runs for office with another candidate who is running for a different position A) Inaugurate. B) Running Mate. C) Ambassador. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Running Mate. 9. According to Hamilton:what is a strong central government? A) Freedom of election. B) National power and unity. C) National consequences. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) National power and unity. 10. Groups in society overlap on this attribute. A) Reinforcing cleavage. B) Cross-cutting cleavage. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Cross-cutting cleavage. 11. Benefits sought by groups that are broadly available and can not be denied to nonmembers A) Informational benefits. B) Material benefits. C) Solidary benefits. D) Collective goods. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Collective goods. 12. Candidates for the larger political parties are chosen at party meetings called A) Caucuses. B) Primaries. C) Campaigns. D) Conventions. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Conventions. 13. What voting group is extremely important for presidential candidates to win votes from? A) Liberals. B) Moderates. C) Progressives. D) Conservatives. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Moderates. 14. Which type of party typically introduces new ideas and presses for particular issues? A) Democratic. B) Republican. C) Third Party. D) Federalist. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Third Party. 15. What was the response to Washington's statement that political parties were dangerous to the country. A) Many people agreed that political parties were a danger to the government. B) People thought that it was natural for America to develop political parties. C) Many people thought that political parties would be beneficial to the government. D) Many people disagreed and thought that political parties were the key to good government. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Many people agreed that political parties were a danger to the government. 16. A voter generally joins a political party in order to A) Be able to vote in general elections. B) Get cool bumper stickers. C) Be appointed to lead the elections. D) Support a party's ideas or candidates. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Support a party's ideas or candidates. 17. Which of the following describes a political party's platform? A) The platform is a list of the party's stances on various issues. B) The platform is the list of candidates that are vying for political office. C) The platform changes frequently to match members' views. D) The platform is a large, enjoyable party for the members. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) The platform is a list of the party's stances on various issues. 18. Who is the leader of the ALP? A) Pauling Hanson. B) Adam Bandt. C) Scott Morrison. D) Anthony Albanese. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Anthony Albanese. 19. What does GOP stand for and which party does it refer to? A) Grand Old President. B) Grand Old Party. C) Great Opportunity Party. D) Government of the People. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Grand Old Party. 20. The party that loses the elections and does not form the government is called ..... A) Ruling party. B) Interest group. C) Opposition party. D) Factional group. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Opposition party. ← 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