This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > Indian Polity > Parties > System > Political Parties – Quiz 423 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Political Parties Quiz 423 (20 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. The Republican Party A) Favors individual responsibility. B) Favors government social programs. C) Favors tax increases. D) Favors increased environmental regulations on businesses. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Favors individual responsibility. 2. Which of these parties could be called a single issue party? A) The Democratic Party. B) The Libertarian Party. C) The Republican Party. D) The Right-to-Life Party. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) The Right-to-Life Party. 3. Third parties often revolve around a political personality, such as ..... A) Theodore Roosevelt. B) Franklin D. Roosevelt. C) Barack Obama. D) Donald Trump. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Theodore Roosevelt. 4. The future of political parties in the United States is uncertain due to A) Decline of third-party challenges. B) Perceived differences between the parties. C) Increase in split-ticket voting. D) Lack of party reform. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Increase in split-ticket voting. 5. The Electoral votes for each state are determined by what? A) Congressmen plus Senators. B) Senators only. C) Congressmen only. D) State population only. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Congressmen plus Senators. 6. What is an early election in which members of the SAME political party battle to be the candidate to represent their party in the MAIN election? A) Primary. B) Platform. C) Runoff. D) Campaign. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Primary. 7. Private political meeting or event A) Delegation. B) Caucus. C) Nomination. D) Balloting. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Caucus. 8. A subject that is under debate by two or more parties A) Issue. B) Perspective. C) Candidate. D) Primary. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Issue. 9. Which is NOT a reason why political parties matter? A) Mobilize citizens to vote. B) Simplify complex policy debates. C) More responsive to interests groups, not individuals. D) Represent the public. E) Organize groups and interests. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) More responsive to interests groups, not individuals. 10. Which third party would supports programs like free health care and free college? A) Socialist Party. B) Communist Party. C) Libertarian Party. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Socialist Party. 11. True or False:The general election is held on different days throughout the country. A) True. B) False. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) False. 12. The USA has a ..... party system A) 2. B) 3. C) 1. D) Single. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) 2. 13. Writings that reflect the opinion of the newspaper A) Media. B) Editorial. C) Campaign. D) Op-ed. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Editorial. 14. This increased the time required to be in the US citizen from age 5-14 A) Caucus. B) Alien enemies act. C) Sedition act. D) Naturalization act. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Naturalization act. 15. What is a term for a group of people that share the same common goal and actively attempt to influence lawmakers? A) Ideology group. B) Interest group. C) Political party. D) Political action committee. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Interest group. 16. SS.7.C.2.8What has been a negative impact of political parties on American government? A) Political parties offer alternatives and encourage debate. B) Political parties offer opportunities for civic participation. C) Divisions between parties often prevent government from getting things done. D) Political parties serve as useful bridges uniting members Of the legislative and executive branches behind common goals. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Divisions between parties often prevent government from getting things done. 17. How old do Americancitizes have to be to vote? A) 14. B) 21. C) 18. D) 35. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) 18. 18. Since the 1860s, the ..... and ..... parties have dominated American politics. A) Green, Libertarian. B) Communists, Socialists. C) Federalist, And Federalist. D) Democratic, Republican. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Democratic, Republican. 19. Unlike major parties, minor parties A) Take clear-cut stands on controversial issues. B) Usually campaign locally as well as nationally. C) Do not have defined, strong leader. D) Do not have a comprehensive platform. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Do not have a comprehensive platform. 20. In Virginia, how can you register to vote? A) Leave the state and take up residence in another state. B) Just show upOffer identificationGet in line. C) In person at the registrar's officeBy Mail ( application from the DMV, public libraries, government officesOn-line. D) Call your Congressman/womanCheck your mailboxOut a sign in your yard for your favorite candidate. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) In person at the registrar's officeBy Mail ( application from the DMV, public libraries, government officesOn-line. ← 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