POLITICAL POWERS COMPETE ELECTION Y11

What is a political party?

• A. A group of politicians

• B. An organized group of people with similar political aims and opinions

• C. A government agency

• D. A social club

What is the main goal of political parties?

• A. Making money

• B. Gaining and exercising political power

• C. Promoting sports

• D. Providing healthcare

In a democratic system, political parties primarily compete for:

• A. Wealth

• B. Influence

• C. Power

• D. Cultural superiority

What is a two-party system?

• A. A system where only two political parties have the chance to win elections and control the government

• B. A system where there are only two political parties in the country

• C. A system where parties alternate in power every two years

• D. A system where parties form coalitions for governance

Which of the following is a third-party candidate?

• A. A candidate from one of the two major parties

• B. A candidate not affiliated with any political party

• C. A candidate from a minor or smaller political party

• D. A candidate appointed by the government

What is a political platform?

• A. A stage for political speeches

• B. A document outlining the beliefs and positions of a political party

• C. A fundraising event

• D. A type of political advertisement

What is the role of political parties in shaping public opinion?

• A. They have no role in shaping public opinion

• B. They influence public opinion through their policies and campaigns

• C. They manipulate public opinion for personal gain

• D. They enforce government policies without considering public opinion

What is a political ideology?

• A. A specific political party's symbol

• B. A set of beliefs and values that guide political decisions and policies

• C. A government document

• D. A type of campaign strategy

What is the purpose of a political campaign?

• A. To collect donations for the party

• B. To promote a candidate and their policies to voters

• C. To criticize opponents without offering solutions

• D. To create division and unrest in society

What is Gerrymandering?

• A. A political party's symbol

• B. Manipulating electoral district boundaries to favor one party over another

• C. A type of campaign strategy

• D. Rigging voting machines