Political Parties and Politics Quiz

What is the main purpose of a political party?

• To enforce regulations

• To elect party members to political offices

• To create laws

• To provide healthcare

Who were the two main figures involved in the dispute that led to the creation of the first political parties in the United States?

• Benjamin Franklin and James Madison

• George Washington and John Adams

• Thomas Jefferson and Alexander Hamilton

• Abraham Lincoln and Andrew Jackson

Which party favored less power for the national government and more for the states in the early days of the United States?

• Democratic-Republicans

• Democrats

• Whigs

• Federalists

Which issue led to the split and formation of new parties in the mid-19th century?

• Taxation

• Slavery

• Immigration

• Trade agreements

What is a disadvantage of the two-party system in the United States?

• It limits the power of the president

• It results in extreme political polarization

• It leads to frequent changes in government

• Minority viewpoints are often not heard

Which party favors active government and supports welfare programs?

• Democrats

• Republicans

• Conservative

• Blue-collar worker

What is the main role of third parties in the United States political system?

• To create chaos and confusion

• To influence major parties and bring attention to issues

• To support the two-party system

• To always win elections

What is the main reason for the rise of single-issue parties?

• To support government ownership of industry

• To arise around a strong individual

• To try to get a single idea passed

• To focus on changing the country in some way

Which country has a multi-party system with 20 different parties?

• Israel

• United States

• Canada

• Germany

What is the main role of political parties in nominating candidates?

• To inform the public of key issues

• To hold fundraising events

• To write speeches and design advertising campaigns

• To conduct primary elections to choose the best candidates