This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > Indian Polity > Parties > System > Political Parties – Quiz 89 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Political Parties Quiz 89 (20 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. When was the Telugu Desam party formed? A) 2020. B) 1981. C) 1982. D) 200BC. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) 1982. 2. Which party is in control of the House? A) Republican Party. B) Independent Party. C) Green Party. D) Democratic Party. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Republican Party. 3. People gradually moving away from both parties is called? A) Partisan drift. B) Dealignment. C) Alignment. D) Realignment. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Dealignment. 4. This political party believes your success or failures should be based on your own merit A) Republican. B) Democrat. C) Anarchists. D) Oligarchy. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Republican. 5. Nancy is a 24-year-old college student and she works two jobs plus goes to school to afford her tuition. One of her jobs is in a hospital and she sees people who are struggling to afford their hospital bills. She believes that clean energy is key to stopping climate change. Which political party might Nancy be interested in joining? A) Republicans. B) Libertarians. C) Democrats. D) Communists. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Democrats. 6. The major political parties in the U.S. A) Have a chain of command running from the national through the state to the local level. B) Are highly organized, close-knit, well-disciplined groups. C) Mimic the highly decentralized nature of the American government. D) Select both their presidential and congresional candidates at their national conventions. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Mimic the highly decentralized nature of the American government. 7. The first political parties in America were? A) Democrats and Republicans. B) Federalist and the Democratic Republicans. C) Federalist and Anti-Federalist. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Federalist and Anti-Federalist. 8. What document can we find a list of requirements needed for federal/national political office? A) Florida State Constitution. B) United States Constitution. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) United States Constitution. 9. What happens at the national conventions? A) They create their party platform. B) The potential Vice President is choosen. C) This is the award ceremony for the winner. D) They announce the presidential nominee. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) The potential Vice President is choosen. 10. Which of the following is an example of a psychological factor that can influence how voters cast their ballots? A) College education. B) Acquaintances. C) Religious affiliation. D) Stance on healthcare. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Stance on healthcare. 11. Which amendment extended the right to vote to all American males regardless of their race or whether they had been enslaved? A) 19th Amendment. B) 15th Amendment. C) 24th Amendment. D) 26th Amendment. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) 15th Amendment. 12. People who support neither the Republicans or Democrats are called A) Independents. B) Wrong. C) Losers. D) Geniuses. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Independents. 13. Which party or parties would support removing government funded programs? A) Democratic Party. B) Democratic and Green Party. C) Green Party. D) Republican Party. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Republican Party. 14. This means "to choose" A) Election. B) Nominate. C) Platform. D) Random. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Nominate. 15. Between the years 2007 and 2013, the number of Democratic governors decreased and the number of Republican governors increased. What statement below is correct based on that information? A) More Republican issue positions have shaped federal policy. B) More Democratic issue positions have shaped federal policy. C) The number of Democrats nominated for governor increased. D) The number of Republicans nominated for governor increased. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) More Republican issue positions have shaped federal policy. 16. A candidate gets this when they receive the majority of the votes cast. A) Electorate. B) Plurality. C) Incumbent. D) Split ticket voting. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Plurality. 17. True or False:George Washington was in favor of creating distinct political parties. A) True. B) False. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) False. 18. Who has the power in a democracy? A) President. B) Judges. C) Congress. D) The people. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) The people. 19. Build roads A) Federal. B) State. C) Concurrent. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Concurrent. 20. Thomas Jefferson was the leader of the ..... party. A) Democrats. B) Democratic-Republicans. C) Republicans. D) Whigs. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Democratic-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