This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > Indian Polity > Parties > System > Political Parties – Quiz 436 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Political Parties Quiz 436 (20 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. This is the process of redrawing the boundaries of legislative districts A) Reapportionment. B) Gerrymandering. C) Redistricting. D) Coalescing. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Redistricting. 2. In primaries and caucuses party members vote for the candidate that will represent their party. A) True. B) False. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 3. Who was the first President of the United States and which political party did he belong to? A) Abraham Lincoln, Whig Party. B) Thomas Jefferson, Democratic-Republican Party. C) George Washington, Federalist Party. D) John Adams, Democratic Party. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) George Washington, Federalist Party. 4. The election is one year away. We must create committees to select who can best represent our party's view A) Recruiting and nominating. B) Educating the people about campaign isssues. C) Helping candidates win elections. D) Monitoring actions of office holders. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Recruiting and nominating. 5. This political party wanted manufacturing, shipping and trade and merchants A) Federalist. B) Democratic-Republicans. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Federalist. 6. POLITICAL PARTIES ARE ONE OF THE MOST TRUSTED INSTITUTIONS ALL OVER THE WORLD A) TRUE. B) FALSE. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) FALSE. 7. Which election was the first time two parties fought for the presidency? A) 1800. B) 1796. C) 1804. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) 1796. 8. How many TOTAL electoral votes are available? A) 538. B) 270. C) 100. D) 435. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) 538. 9. What is the main role of political parties in informing the public about issues? A) Inform the public about issues. B) Serve as a link between branches of government and the people. C) Select candidates. D) Act as a watchdog. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Inform the public about issues. 10. Which Propaganda technique tries to change your mind by providing mis-leading, one-sided, or wrong statistics or information? A) Bandwagon. B) Card Stacking. C) Glittering Generalities. D) Plain Folk. E) Testimonial. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Card Stacking. 11. Which of the following is a benefit of political parties? A) Political parties provide stability to the American political system. B) Political parties stop candidates from flip-flopping, or changing their position on issues over time. C) Political parties force candidates to fulfill their campaign promises. D) Voters are required to gather information about all of the different candidates. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Political parties provide stability to the American political system. 12. Which was the first state to hold a primary this year? A) Iowa. B) New Hampshire. C) Ohio. D) Nevada. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) New Hampshire. 13. Multi-party system advocates:-a. The political parties which govern the country.b. The government is formed by various parties coming together.c. Does not permit free competition for power.d. This system allows a variety of interests and opinions to enjoy political representation. A) A, b, c. B) A, c, d. C) D, c. D) B, d. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) B, d. 14. Favored business A) Federalist Party. B) Democratic-Republican Party. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Federalist Party. 15. A strong belief in mixed economy and social equity is associate with the A) Libertarian Party. B) Republican Party. C) Reform Party. D) Democratic Party. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Democratic Party. 16. Why do Republicans and Democrats traditionally keep their political platforms broad? A) To attract as many votes as possible. B) They don't have strong political platforms. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) To attract as many votes as possible. 17. In each precinct citizens all vote at the same ..... A) Polling place. B) Coalition. C) Infrastructure. D) Democratic principle. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Polling place. 18. What is image molding? A) Changing public perception of a candidate. B) Going door to door on behalf of a candidate. C) Speaking for or showing approval of a candidate. D) Biased information used to sway public opinion. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Changing public perception of a candidate. 19. Which of the following is NOT a component of the modern political party? A) Party in the Electorate. B) Party in the Voter Sphere. C) Party in the Office. D) Party Organization. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Party in the Voter Sphere. 20. Which Scandal sparked campaign finance reform? A) Monica Lowinski. B) Benghazi. C) Watergate. D) Overtunwindow. 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