Americans' Views on Political Parties Quiz

What percentage of Americans wish there were more political parties?

• 32%

• 37%

• 26%

• 44%

Which age group is most likely to wish for more political parties?

• 18 to 29

• 30 to 49

• 50 to 64

• 65 and older

What percentage of adults under age 30 wish for more political parties?

• 26%

• 21%

• 37%

• 48%

Which political group is more likely to wish for additional parties?

• Democrats and Democratic-leaning independents

• Republicans and Republican leaners

• Libertarians

• Independents

What percentage of Americans believe more parties would make problem-solving easier?

• 39%

• 26%

• 24%

• 12%

What is the likelihood, according to most Americans, of an independent candidate winning the presidency in the next 25 years?

• Unlikely

• Certain

• Very likely

• Somewhat likely

What percentage of younger Republicans wish for more political parties?

• 23%

• 14%

• 28%

• 42%

What percentage of younger Democrats believe more parties would make problem-solving easier?

• 31%

• 20%

• 41%

• 51%

What is the primary method used by Pew Research Center to recruit survey participants?

• Online advertisements

• Mail-in surveys

• National, random sampling of residential addresses

• Phone surveys

What is the main focus of Pew Research Center?

• Media broadcasting

• Policy making

• Political campaigning

• Nonpartisan, nonadvocacy fact tank