Political Parties - Assessment

1.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

Usually, what do most candidates need to win an election?

majority

plethora

plurality

super majority

2.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

Which party was created in opposition to the spread of slavery?

Republicans

Democrats

Progressive

Prohibition

3.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

Which party assumes the role of watchdog?

The party in power

the party out of power

4.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

A country with a one-party system usually has a representative democracy.

True

False

5.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

Which did the Federalists believe was the best way to protect individual rights?

have a strong national government

have strong state governments

constitutional amendments

6.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

Which of the following is an example of a single-issue party?

Republicans

Prohibitionist

Whigs

Communists

7.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

Which of the following is the main event at a national convention?

nominating a candidate for president

raising money for the national election

preparing TV and radio advertisements

8.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

There is nothing in the Constitution about political parties.

True

False

9.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

Which level of the party organization is considered the lowest?

national chairperson

Congressional Committee

precinct captain

State Committee

10.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

Encouraging lawmakers in their party to support the party's position on bills being discussed is which role of political parties?

Running different parts of government

Acting as a watchdog?

Communicating with the people

Supporting candidates

11.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

What does Tammany Hall refer to?

Congressional Leadership

the place where the Republican Convention was held

a political machine

1800's American guerrilla warfare

12.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

Which of the following is ^_NOT a typical role a political party performs?

communicate with the people

linking the levels of government

serve as commander-in-chief

support their candidates for office

13.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

Who created the symbols for the Republican and Democratic Parties?

William Tweed

Thomas Nast

Jerry Holbert

Joe Biden

14.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

Which of the following is a country with a two-party system?

United States of America

Japan

Canada

Cuba

15.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

Which of the following is a country with a multi-party system?

United States of America

Canada

China

Vietnam

16.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

Who is the first Republican President ever?

Thomas Jefferson

James Buchanan

James Polk

Abraham Lincoln

17.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

In which primary election may only declared party members vote in?

open primary

closed primary

18.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

Which of the following is a reason Third Parties are formed?

Ideology

Single Issue

Strong Leader

All of the above

19.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

Voters doubts make it difficult for this type of party to raise money for presidential elections.

Third Parties

Republican Party

Democratic Party

20.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

Which party believes in increased economic regulations to help the economy grow and prosper?

Democrats

Republicans

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