This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > Indian Polity > Parties > System > Political Parties – Quiz 97 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Political Parties Quiz 97 (20 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. What happened during the election of 2000 that made many question the electoral college? A) The popular vote drew the same conclusion as the electoral college tally. B) The electoral college votes for Bush although they were supposed to vote for Gore. C) Bush wins the popular vote Gore wins the electoral college. D) AlGore wins the popular vote, but Bush wins in the Electoral College. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) AlGore wins the popular vote, but Bush wins in the Electoral College. 2. When does a political party officially nominate its presidential candidate? A) During primary elections. B) During the national convention. C) Once he/she wins the primaries. D) During the electoral college vote. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) During the national convention. 3. Which of the following statements best summarises the media's role? A) Seeking to influence government decision making and policy. B) To report and interpret current events. C) To educate citizens on issues to exert influence on government. D) To represent a segment of the population and present their views in government. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) To report and interpret current events. 4. Which political party wants to save money by limiting government programs? A) Republican Party. B) Democratic Party. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Republican Party. 5. Who is the current Conservative Chancellor of the Exchequer? A) Theresa May. B) Michael Gove. C) Rishi Sanak. D) Come Patel. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Rishi Sanak. 6. How long is each president's term in office? A) One Year. B) Two Years. C) Four Years. D) Eight Years. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Four Years. 7. What type of system characterizes the American political process? A) One-party rule. B) Two-party system. C) Multi-party system. D) Communist system. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Two-party system. 8. What are the two most dominant political parties? A) Republicans and Libertarians. B) Democrats and Socialists. C) Republicans and Democrats. D) Federalists and Anti-Federalists. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Republicans and Democrats. 9. Third parties often arise in our two-party system. How might they impact an election? A) They make the other two parties discouraged enough to quit. B) They make it impossible for an election to be won. C) Often take votes away from the two main partiesIntroduce new ideas or push for a particular issueOften revolve around a political personality. D) They confuse the general public. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Often take votes away from the two main partiesIntroduce new ideas or push for a particular issueOften revolve around a political personality. 10. Which propaganda technique is used to appeal to the working or middle class? A) Glittering Generalities. B) Card Stacking. C) Bandwagon. D) Plain-folks appeal. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Plain-folks appeal. 11. Which of the following issues would a Democrat most likely support? A) Decreasing taxes for the wealthiest. B) Reducing government spending on social programs. C) Expanding healthcare access. D) Deregulating industries. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Expanding healthcare access. 12. List of candidates on which you cast your vote A) PLATFORM. B) APATHY. C) BALLOT. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) BALLOT. 13. A procedure by which citizens vote on state or local laws is called A) Initiative. B) Recall. C) Referendum. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Referendum. 14. Which is not an international issue that would require local government to make policy decisions? A) Issues concerning a pandemics or act of terrorism. B) Economic development in response to the emerging global economy. C) Issues regarding k-12 education. D) Policies to protect the environment (wildlife protection). Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Issues regarding k-12 education. 15. This is the party's loyalists who regularly vote the straight ticket and for party members, without concern for the issues. A) Party in the government (PIG). B) Party in the electorate (PIE). C) Party organization (PO). D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Party in the electorate (PIE). 16. Which political party believes in big government and expanded social programs? A) Republicans. B) Democrats. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Democrats. 17. What does a candidate "win" in a primary election? A) The nomination. B) Delegates (who go to the national convention). C) "establishment" support. D) Most of the PAC money (for their campaign). Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Delegates (who go to the national convention). 18. Powers Reserved to the States A) 10 Amendment. B) 3rd Amendment. C) 4th Amendment. D) 5th Amendment. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) 10 Amendment. 19. Which of the items below is the only requirement listed in the Constitution when running for office? A) Experience. B) Age. C) Education. D) Criminal record. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Age. 20. Which party is referred to as "Liberal" and is represented by a Donkey? A) Republican. B) Democrat. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Democrat. ← 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