Political Concepts Quiz

Who are lobbyists?

• Individuals who vote in elections.

• Experts who solve economic issues.

• People paid to influence government decisions in favor of clients.

• Members of political parties.

What did classical liberals believe about individual freedom?

• It requires a strong state

• It is best achieved with minimal state role

• It should be defined as 'being left alone'

• It needs a free-market approach

What led to the emergence of modern liberalism?

• Reaction against authoritarianism

• Reaction against free-market capitalism

• Support for the status quo

• Desire for a multi-party system

What is the electoral system where the person with the most number of votes is elected, also known as a plurality system?

• Additional Member System (AMS)

• Single Transferable Vote (STV)

• First-past-the-post (FPTP)

• Supplementary Vote (SV)

Which electoral system allows voters to rank their voting preferences in numerical order?

• First-past-the-post (FPTP)

• Single Transferable Vote (STV)

• Additional Member System (AMS)

What does a mandate allow a political party to do?

• Disengage from politics.

• Implement its manifesto promises.

• Manage state affairs effectively.

• No longer identify with a political party.

Which term describes the process where individuals no longer identify with a certain class?

• Partisan dealignment

• Class dealignment

• Governing competency

• Manifesto

What is the primary goal of a pressure group?

• To maintain the status quo in society

• To influence public policy and decision-making

• To win elections and form a government

• To provide social services to the community

What is the term for a political system where power is divided between a central government and regional governments?

• Monarchical system

• Confederate system

• Federal system

• Unitary system

What is the main function of a constitution in a democratic state?

• To provide detailed economic policies

• To ensure the dominance of a single political party

• To outline the rights and responsibilities of citizens and government

• To establish a monarchy