This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > Indian Polity > Parties > System > Political Parties – Quiz 98 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Political Parties Quiz 98 (20 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. A primary theme learned from The Salem Witch Trials is: A) Lies cannot harm others. B) History is unimportant in modern times. C) Group think and scapegoating can be dangerous. D) Humans generally value their community over their own needs. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Group think and scapegoating can be dangerous. 2. Persuading people to vote is an example of what? A) Communism. B) Feedback. C) Endorsement. D) Canvassing. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Canvassing. 3. Political parties do not need support of the people. A) True. B) False. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) False. 4. Political parties are generally formed on the basic of ..... A) Religious principles. B) Common Interest. C) Economic principles. D) Caste. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Common Interest. 5. Which of the following is NOT a reason for the existence of political parties? A) To facilitate collective action. B) To influence policies. C) To deal with politicians' ambition. D) To control government. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) To influence policies. 6. Incumbency rates are higher for members of the House than the Senate because of all the following except A) Gerrymandering. B) The franking privilege is enjoyed only by the House. C) House members focus on narrow issues due to smaller constituencies. D) Often, they run uncontested due to the position being less prestigious than the Senate. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) The franking privilege is enjoyed only by the House. 7. Who was the 2nd president of the United States? Hint:He was the first vice president as well! A) Washington. B) Jefferson. C) Madison. D) Adams. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Adams. 8. Positive relations with France A) Federalist. B) Democratic-Republican. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Democratic-Republican. 9. Which party thought that ordinary citizens could govern themselves A) Federalist. B) Republicans. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Republicans. 10. In the 2016 race, Donald Trump ran against 15 opponents to be on the Republican ticket. A) Nominate. B) Educate. C) Support. D) Watch. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Nominate. 11. The idea that the law applies to everyone, even those who govern is called ..... A) Rule of law. B) Natural rights. C) Civil law. D) Checks and balances. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Rule of law. 12. What is a facade election? A) One that lacks the elements of a free and fair election. B) One that has the elements of a free and fair election. C) An election in which you are not allowed to vote unless you are registered. D) Where citizens participate directly in government decision making. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) One that lacks the elements of a free and fair election. 13. The Green Party, the Reform Party, and the Tea Party are considered: A) Not important. B) The three main parties. C) Outdated. D) Third Parties. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Third Parties. 14. In 1912 when Theodore roosevelt was denied the presidential nomonation of the Republican party, he A) Withdrew from the race. B) Was elected POTUS anyway. C) Organized the Progressive party. D) Dropped out of the race. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Organized the Progressive party. 15. Thomas Jefferson backed the ..... party. A) Democratic-Republican. B) Federalists. C) Mario. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Democratic-Republican. 16. A plurality need not be a majority in an election. A) True. B) False. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 17. Which side of the political spectrum is more traditional in views? A) Liberals. B) Conservatives. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Conservatives. 18. All but ONE is a function of a political party- A) Nominate and recruit candidates. B) Educate the electorate about campaign issues. C) Help candidates win elections. D) Monitor the actions of officeholders. E) They are all functions of political parties. Show Answer Correct Answer: E) They are all functions of political parties. 19. Favors strong state government A) Federalist. B) Democratic-Republican. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Democratic-Republican. 20. Examples:Republican Party, Libertarian Party, Socialist Party A) Single-issue party. B) Third party. C) Ideological party. D) Splinter party. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Ideological party. ← 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