This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > Indian Polity > Parties > System > Political Parties – Quiz 449 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Political Parties Quiz 449 (20 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. The 3 main parties are A) SNP, Labour, Democrats. B) Republican, Democrats, Liberals. C) Labour, Conservatives, Liberals. D) SNP, Liberals, DUP. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Labour, Conservatives, Liberals. 2. Jefferson and other southerners didn't like the idea of the government taking on state debts because: A) The south had paid most or all of their war debts. B) He didn't trust the government to make the payments. C) He thought it would look bad to other countries if the US had debt. D) He didn't want to give control to Hamilton because he disliked him. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) The south had paid most or all of their war debts. 3. What is the term for a political party that is not one of the two major parties in the United States? A) Third Party. B) Outsider Party. C) Minority Party. D) Alternative Party. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Third Party. 4. How many electoral votes does Ohio have? A) 18. B) 20. C) 22. D) 55. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) 20. 5. What is the role of a political party in a democracy? A) To control the government by winning elections. B) To ensure the welfare of its members. C) To promote a particular religion. D) To control the economy. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) To control the government by winning elections. 6. Since 1968, American politics has been characterized by A) Democratic control of both the Congress and presidency. B) Republican control of both the Congress and presidency. C) Democratic control of the presidency and Republican control of Congress. D) Divided government. E) The New Deal coalition. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Divided government. 7. Why do candidates for office hold fundraising events? A) Because they are wealthy. B) Because they need help raising money. C) Because of high cost. D) Because fundraisers are good for the community. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Because of high cost. 8. After serving as a U.S. Senator, Laura decided to run for governor of Florida. Liz, Laura's opponent, claims in court that Laura is not qualified to run. A judge ruled in Liz's favor. What is the basis for the lawsuit? A) Laura has never owned land in Florida. B) Laura is not a Florida resident. C) Laura is not yet 40 years old. D) Laura has never voted. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Laura is not a Florida resident. 9. A person who believes that government action is the best way to achieve equal opportunity, protect civil rights, and help those in need A) Moderate. B) Conservative. C) Liberal. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Liberal. 10. What vote determines the presidency? A) Popular Vote. B) America's Poll. C) Electoral Vote. D) Popular Electoral. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Electoral Vote. 11. How do the major political parties in the United States select their presidential candidates? A) National nominating convention. B) Caucus. C) Direct primary. D) Petition. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) National nominating convention. 12. Which of the following best describes the structure and organization of a political party? A) They are close-knit and very organized. B) They are highly decentralized or fragmented. C) After election day, they are usually less responsible to the people. D) The president plays no role in party leadership after his/her election. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) They are highly decentralized or fragmented. 13. An article expressing the editor's opinion A) Electoral college. B) Editorial. C) Mass media. D) Social media. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Editorial. 14. Which of the following would keep someone from being qualified to vote in Virginia? A) Being 18 years old. B) Being a convicted felon. C) Being resident of Virginia. D) Living in Virginia less that 5 years. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Being a convicted felon. 15. Which political party Supports welfare? A) Republicans. B) Democrats. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Democrats. 16. Leader of the Federalist A) Thomas Jefferson. B) John Adams. C) Alexander Hamilton. D) James Madison. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Alexander Hamilton. 17. Voting for candidates of the same party A) National Ticket. B) Straight Ticket. C) Split Ticket. D) Electoral Ticket. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Straight Ticket. 18. One can predict how the majority of young people will vote simply by A) Knowing their race. B) Knowing the political leaning of their parents. C) Knowing their age. D) Knowing the political leaning of their friends. E) Knowing the political leaning of their teachers. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Knowing the political leaning of their parents. 19. Leah believes that schools should spend less money on textbooks. What is this an example of? A) Her platform. B) Her qualifications. C) Her experience. D) Her political ads. E) Her debates. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Her platform. 20. This party favored STRICT interpretation of the Constitution A) Federalists. B) Republicans. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Republicans. ← 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