Having no choices in political parties is a disadvantage of which political system?
  • One-party system
  • Two-party system
  • Multi-party system
Which political party has a donkey as their logo?
  • Democratic Party
  • Republican Party
  • Green Party
  • Libertarian Party
Which group believes that government should be more involved in the lives of citizens?
  • Moderates
  • Conservatives
  • Liberals
  • Republicans
On the linear political spectrum, which group is known for being on the far right?
  • Liberals
  • Moderates
  • Democrats
  • Conservatives
What is a moderate?
  • Someone who favors liberalism
  • Someone who doesn't follow politics
  • Someone who has some liberal and some conservative beliefs
  • Someone who favors conservatism
Where do moderates fall on the linear political spectrum?
  • Far left
  • Middle
  • Far right
The elephant is the symbol associated with which political party?
  • Democratic Party
  • Republican Party
  • Green Party
Where do liberals fall on the linear political spectrum?
  • Far left
  • Middle
  • Far right
Which of the following best describes conservatives' beliefs about government?
  • It should be less involved in people's lives to promote independence
  • It should be more involved in people's lives to promote equality
  • It should be non-existent (anarchy)
Which of the following political parties is more liberal?
  • Democratic Party
  • Republican Party
A group of people who come together based on shared political beliefs is known as what?
  • Majority party
  • Minority party
  • Political party
  • Political platform
Which of the following groups traditionally largely supports the Republican Party?
  • Citizens in the Midwestern United States
  • Citizens in the Northeastern United States
  • Minority groups
  • Citizens in major cities/urban areas
Which political party traditionally supports tax cuts for all Americans?
  • Republicans
  • Democrats
Which political party traditionally supports equal rights with regards to marriage?
  • Republicans
  • Democrats
What does the U.S. Constitution say about political parties?
  • Political parties are necessary for a united country
  • Political parties are unconstitutional
  • The Constitution says nothing about political parties
  • Political parties are beneficial
George Washington suggested that political parties would lead to which of the following in America?
  • An end to democracy
  • A stronger democracy
  • Monarchies
  • Division among Americans 
Although third parties traditionally don't win elections in America, what benefit do they provide?
  • They raise awareness on issues
  • They raise money for Republicans and Democrats
  • They serve no purpose
  • None of the above
How do voters who vote for third party candidates “disrupt” the two-party system in American politics? 
  • They could “split” the vote from their candidate and the other party would win.
  • They don't disrupt the two-party system. 
Why do Republicans and Democrats traditionally keep their political platforms broad?
  • To attract as many votes as possible.
  • They don't have strong political platforms. 
What are the names of the two major political parties in the United States today?
  • Green and Libertarian
  • Socialist and Communist
  • Democrats and Repubilcans
  • Libertarians and Constitutionalists
Group of people who share the same views about the way power and government should be used in the country or society
  • Government
  • Society
  • Political Party
  • Communists
What is a two party system?
  • Two events are scheduled at the same time
  • This refers to Communism and Socialism
  • Refers to having third parties and dominant parties
  • Political system consisting of two major parties, Democrats and Republicans
What is the form of government where the citizens rule?
  • dictatorship
  • rule of law
  • Democracy
  • Monarchy
A political party is a group of _______________________________________________.
  • who share the similar beliefs about government.
  • who share the similar beliefs about the president.
  • who share the similar beliefs about congress.
  • who share the similar beliefs about the judicial branch
____________are usually found in nations with authoritarian governments
  • two party system
  • one party system
  • multi-party system
  • coalition system
Which party was formed in 1999, following a split in the Congress Party?
  • Communist Party of India - Marxist
  • Nationalist Congress Party
  • All India Trinamool Congress
  • Bahujan Samaj Party
Who Chooses the Candidates for Contesting Elections in India
  • Members and Supporters of the Party
  • Top Party Leadership
  • The Existing Government
  • None of These
Which one of the following is not a regional party?
  • The Indian National Congress
  • The Akali Dal
  • The Telugu Desam Party
  • The Shiv Sena
A person who is strongly committed to a party, group or faction is known as :
  • Partisan
  • Leader
  • Law
  • Policy
Changing party allegiance, from the party under which a person got elected (to a legislative body) to a different party :
  • Alliance
  • Defection
  • Affiliation
  • Opposition
Identify the challenges faced by political parties in India?
  • Lack of internal democracy in the party
  • Dynastic succession
  • Use of money and muscle power
  • All the above
When was the communist Party of India (CPI) founded?
  • 1825
  • 1895
  • 1925
  • 1995
Can you identify. The symbol of which party :
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  • Communist Party of India (CPI)
  • Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP)
  • Nationalist Congress Party (NCP)
  • All India Trinamool Congress (AITC)
Lotus is the symbol of the Bhartiya Janata Party
  • True
  • False
How many parties are registered with the Election Commission of India?
  • 750
  • 500
  • 700
  • 650
What system of government does India have?
  • One-party system
  • Multi-party system
  • Two-party system
  • None of these
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) came to power in 1998 as the leader of:
  • United Progressive Alliance
  • National Democratic Alliance
  • Left Front
  • None of these
Who is the founder of the Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP)?
  • B.R. Ambedkar
  • Jyotiba Phule
  • Kanshi Ram
  • Sahu Maharaj
The main base of BSP is in:
  • Haryana
  • Uttar Pradesh
  • Punjab
  • Delhi
Which political party of the seven national parties was formed as late as in 1999?
  • NCP
  • BJP
  • CPI(M)
  • BSP 
Which out of the following is a state party?
  • BSP
  • NCP
  • BJP
  • Rashtriya Janata Dal
Who is a Partisan?
  • Staunch party member
  • Estranged party member
  • Disloyal party member
  • None of these
Which one of the following political parties was founded by reviving the Bharatiya Jana Sangha?
  • Rashtriya Janata Dal
  • Bahujan Samaj Party
  • Bharatiya Janata Party
  • Samajwadi Party
Who plays a decisive role in making laws for a country?
  • Voters
  • Constituencies
  • Parties
  • Leaders
Any party with 6% of total votes in Lok Sabha or Assembly elections in four states and wins at least 4 seats in Lok Sabha is recognized as….
  • National Party
  • Regional Party
  • State Party
  • Factional Party
When was the communist party of India-Marxist founded?
  • 1764
  • 1864
  • 1964
  • 2004
When was the Bhartiya Janta Party founded?
  • 1970
  • 1975
  • 1980
  • 1985
‘Lotus’ is a political symbol of which party?
  • Indian National Congress
  • Bahujan Samaj Party
  • Bhartiya Janta Party
  • CPI (M)
What are the two main parties in the United States?
  • Remainders and Doctors
  • Republicans and Democrats
  • Federalists and Anti-Federalists
  • Socialists and Libertarians
Selecting people to run for office represents which job of political parties?
  • Nominating
  • Watchdog
  • Spoiler
  • Informing the public
A country with a one-party system usually has a representative democracy.
  • True
  • False
Which of the following is a country with a two-party system?
  • United States of America
  • Japan
  • Canada
  • Cuba
What is one of the most important elements to the success of democracy in this country?
  • literary texts
  • voting
  • war
  • poll taxes
A voter generally joins a political party in order to
  • be able to vote in general elections
  • get cool bumper stickers
  • be appointed to lead the elections
  • support a party's ideas or candidates 
Which type of political system is representative of China?
  • single party system
  • two party system
  • multi party system
  • third party
A nomination is the act of officially naming a person as a candidate for office.
  • True 
  • False
A partisan is a strong supporter of a party, cause, or person.
  • True
  • False
What is a race between candidates for political office known as?
  • incumbent
  • nomination
  • canvassing
  • campaign
Political parties offer a way for -
  • citizens to particpate in the political process
  • candidates to avoise raising money for campaigns
  • candidates with very different views to work together
  • candidates to avoid laws regarding campaign finances
When parties criticize the policies and behavior of the party in power, they are doing what?
  • Nominating candidates
  • Acting as bonding agents
  • Acting as power brokers
  • Acting as watchdogs
The political parties can be national or regional in nature.
  • True
  • False
The opposition party does not have the freedom to criticize the ruling party.
  • True
  • False
On what ideologies does the Indian National Congress rest?
  • Communalism
  • Socialism
  • Federalism
  • Secularism
Consider the following statements on parties.A. Political parties do not enjoy much trust among the people.B. Parties are often rocked by scandals involving top party leaders.C. Parties are not necessary to run governments.
  • A, B and C
  • A and B
  • B and C
  • A and C
Which of these is the main component of political party?
  • Leaders
  • The followers
  • Active members
  • All of these
The party that loses the elections and does not form the government is called….
  • Ruling party
  • Interest group
  • Opposition party
  • Factional group
Parties Put Forward their _________ and __________ and the voters choose from them
  • Policies, Programmes
  • Rules, Regulations
  • Views, Opinions
  • All of the Above
A group of people who come together to contest elections and hold power in the government is called a....................
  • Federal
  • Union
  • Political Party
  • Pressure group
Consider the following statements on parties :A. Political parties do not enjoy much trust among the people. B. Parties are often rocked by scandals involving top party leaders. C. Parties are not necessary to run governments. Which of the statements given above are correct?
  • A, B and C
  • A and B
  • B and C
  • A and C
Which one of the following is the most visible institution in a democracy?
  • Political Party
  • Pressure Group
  • Public Interest Group
  • Sectional Interest Group
Every party in India has to register itself with................
  • Parliament
  • President
  • Election Commission
  • Section office
Which one of the following is not a function of political parties?
  • Parties play a decisive role in making laws for the country
  • Parties do not shape public opinion
  • Parties contest elections
  • Parties put forward different policies and programs
The political party which believes in Marxism-Leninism is :
  • Nationalist Congress Party
  • Communist Party of India
  • Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK)
  • Bahujan Samaj Party
The Political Party that runs the government is :
  • Ruling party
  • Factional group
  • Opposition party
  • Interest group
A Political party has three components, which of the following is not a component of a political party :
  • The leader
  • The active members
  • The supporters
  • Election symbol
Which one of the following is not a characteristic feature of a political party?
  • It has a unity of purpose
  • It adheres to constitutional means
  • It does not fulfill its policies when voted to power
  • It has a certain organization
A system in which only a single party is allowed brother work, control and run the government, is called a.................
  • One Party System
  • Bi Party system
  • Multi party system
  • None of these
...................... is a signed document submitted to an officer where in a person makes a sworn statement regarding his/her personal information.
  • Defection
  • Assembly
  • Machinery
  • Affidavit
Can you identify. The symbol of which party :
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  • Communist Party of India (CPI)
  • Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP)
  • Nationalist Congress Party (NCP)
  • All India Trinamool Congress (AITC)
Party rigid in its approach to past glory of the country and supporter of ethics and morals. Called............
  • State party
  • Leftist Party
  • Alliance
  • Rightist Party
Who provide people access to government machinery and welfare schemes implemented by governments?
  • Election Commission
  • Pressure group
  • Interest group
  • Political Parties
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