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Elections & Party Politics

Total questions: 80

Worksheet time: 27mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

A set of rules that decide how votes are cast, counted, and translated into seats in a legislature

a)

majoritarian system

b)

plurality system

c)

electoral system

d)

first-past-the-post system

2.

a "second round" election in which voters choose between the top two candidates from the first round

a)

multimember district (MMD)

b)

proportional representation

c)

open party list

d)

runoff election

3.

the people who are represented by elected officials

a)

constituents

b)

constituencies

c)

districts

d)

closed party list

4.

a body of voters in a specified area who elect a representative to a legislative body.

a)

Constituencies

b)

absolute majority of votes

c)

majoritarian system

d)

plurality system

5.

An electoral district in which voters choose one representative or official.

a)

single-member district

b)

absolute majority of votes

c)

first-past-the-post system

d)

multimember district (MMD)

6.

A candidate must win 50 + 1 percent of total votes cast to win the election

a)

single-member district

b)

majoritarian system

c)

plurality system

d)

first-past-the-post system

7.

An electoral system in which the winner is the person who gets the most votes, even if he or she does not receive a majority.

a)

plurality system

b)

majoritarian system

c)

single-member district

d)

runoff election

8.

An electoral system where the candidate with the most votes wins regardless of whether that person has a majority of the votes cast; there is no runoff election.

a)

first-past-the-post system

b)

multimember district (MMD)

c)

proportional representation

d)

open party list

9.

An electoral system in which legislative seats are awarded only to the candidates who come in first in their constituencies (2 answers)

a)

winner-take-all system

b)

first-past-the-post system

c)

proportional representation

d)

mixed electoral system

10.

An electoral district with more than one seat

a)

multimember district (MMD)

b)

proportional representation

c)

single-member district

d)

districts

11.

An election system in which each party running receives the proportion of legislative seats corresponding to its proportion of the vote.

a)

proportional representation

b)

plurality system

c)

majoritarian system

d)

first-past-the-post system

12.

An electoral system that uses a combination of single-member districts and proportional representation

a)

mixed electoral system

b)

proportional representation

c)

majoritarian system

d)

first-past-the-post system

13.

What type of electoral system is this?

a)

proportional representation

b)

first past the post

c)

mixed electoral system

14.

What type of electoral system is this?

a)

mixed electoral system

b)

proportional representation (PR) system

c)

first-past-the-post system

15.

The Alternative Vote system is

a)

proportional

b)

preference-based

c)

plurality-based

16.
How do people in a Republic most directly exercise their rights as citizens?
a)
purchasing American goods
b)
getting a job
c)
helping others in need
d)
voting in elections
17.
What type of voting system does the UK currently have?
a)
First Past the Post
b)
Proportional Representation
c)
Second Ballot
d)
Referendum
18.

Which term BEST describes the American political party system?

a)

multi-party

b)

one-party

c)

third-party

d)

two-party

19.

A set of rules that decide how votes are cast, counted, and translated into seats in a legislature

a)

majoritarian system

b)

plurality system

c)

electoral system

d)

first-past-the-post system

20.
A military leader seizes control of a government during a revolution. He has complete control and kills anyone who opposes him. What kind of government does this nation have? 
a)
a monarchy
b)
a theocracy
c)
a dictatorship
d)
an oligarchy
21.
Three military leaders take over a nation. They make all the rules and do not allow any discussion. What kind of government does this nation have? 
a)
an oligarchy
b)
anarchy
c)
a theocracy
d)
a dictatorship
22.
When is a revolution most likely to occur? 
a)
when most people are pleased with the government
b)
when there is a theocracy 
c)
when there is a direct democracy 
d)
when people are disillusioned with the government
23.
Some nations in the Middle East have Islam as the state religion. Their citizens must practice this religion. What kind of government do these nations have? 
a)
a monarchy 
b)
a theocracy
c)
a dictatorship
d)
an oligarchy
24.
People overthrow their government, but no ruler takes charge. Without leadership, the nation is in chaos. What is this situation called? 
a)
autocracy
b)
oppression 
c)
anarchy
d)
revolution
25.
Anna lives in a direct democracy. What does that mean?
a)
She will be brought up on charges if she does not vote
b)
As a citizen, she is a member of the government and sits in Congress. 
c)
She votes for representatives who decide on the issues and laws. 
d)
She personally votes on every issue and law. 
26.
Brady lives in a representative democracy. What does that mean?
a)
He will be brought up on charges if he does not vote
b)
As a citizen, he is a member of the government and sits in Congress. 
c)
He votes for representatives who decide on the issues and laws
d)
He personally votes on every issue and law. 
27.

Political party is defined as ...

a)

an organized group of elite politicians sharing common policy preferences & ideological position.

b)

an organized group of people sharing preferences to similar policies with different major ideological position.

c)

a party that compromises of politicians who share the same goals and ideological position.

d)

an organized party of people who share similar policy and ideological preferences.

28.

What does it mean by an 'organized' group?

a)

They act according to emotional sentiments.

b)

They set a goal and plan how to achieve it.

c)

They select people randomly based on who's available in the party.

d)

The elect people through discussions and voting system.

29.

Khairul formed a political party which he gathered his family members to join the party and registered the party to Registrar of Society (RoS). Though those who are not in the family-tree may not join the party, they do have a proper voting system to select who will manage the party. What is your comment on this party?

a)

It is an organized party.

b)

It is not fully a political party because of the limited membership condition.

c)

This party will be able to form the government because it is organized.

d)

It is a liberal political party.

30.

Countries like North Korea and China have ...

a)

One-party systems

b)

Two-party systems

c)

Dominant-party systems

d)

Multi-party systems

31.

In the UK, 'Conservative and Unionist Party' and 'Labour Party' control the seats in their House of Common (lower House of Parliament). This shows that ...

a)

it has two-party systems.

b)

it has dominant-party systems.

c)

it has multi-party systems.

d)

it has a unified government system.

32.

... is important as it serves as a direction on what a political party should struggle for.

a)

Representation

b)

Correcting mistakes

c)

Goal formulation

d)

Political mobilization

33.
The existing government is overthrown.
a)
Oligarchy
b)
Democracy
c)
Revolutionary
d)
Totalitarian
34.
Rule by a single political party. "Vote for me, or for me." Total control. People can't leave.
a)
Plutocracy
b)
Totalitarian
c)
Democracy
d)
Revolutionary
35.
Rule by an elite group who control wealth and power.
a)
Democracy
b)
Totalitarian
c)
Revolutionary
d)
Oligarchy/Plutocracy
36.
Everyone votes on every decision
a)
Totalitarian
b)
Revolutionary
c)
Oligarchy/Plutocracy
d)
Democracy
37.
Rule by a single leader who was not elected and may use force.
a)
Anarchy
b)
Monarchy
c)
Theocracy
d)
Dictatorship
38.
Rule by religious ideas
a)
Monarchy
b)
Dictatorship
c)
Theocracy
d)
Republic
39.
Rule by one king/queen with absolute power passed to the family.
a)
Dictator
b)
Theocracy
c)
Anarchy
d)
Monarchy
40.
Rule by representatives voted by the people. The representatives choose the leader. (Prime Minister)
a)
Theocracy
b)
Republic
c)
Totalitarian
d)
Parliamentary
41.
Which of the following is a function of a political party?
a)
Supports candidates with money
b)
influence the laws
c)
watchdog over the other political party
d)
all the baove
42.

What reason explains why people join a particular political party

a)

Because federal law demands you join one by the time you are 21

b)

Because an ancestor determined party affiliation years ago

c)

Because certain states are always blue or red

d)

Personal choice based on ideological views

43.
Which statement is false in regards to the two party system.
a)
They are the most unstable in the world
b)
American is a two party system
c)
They offer opinions on a wide variety of topics
d)
They do not allow for easy participation of third parties
44.

In Democracy Elections are important because

a)

The formation of government becomes easy

b)

They help in the formation of opposition party

c)

They are a check on the working of the government

d)

All of the above

45.

Which of the following terms is used for the areas when our country is divided into different areas for purposes of elections?

a)

Panchayats

b)

Wards

c)

Blocks

d)

Constituencies

46.

Vocab term: A formal or organized choice by vote for a person for political office or another position

a)

Ballot

b)

Election

c)

Primary

d)

Caucus

e)

Campaign

47.

Vocab term: A process of voting, in writing and typically in secret

a)

Ballot

b)

Election

c)

Primary

d)

Caucus

e)

Campaign

48.

Vocab term: a preliminary election to appoint delegates to a party conference or to select the candidates for a principal, especially presidential, election.

a)

Ballot

b)

Election

c)

Primary

d)

Caucus

e)

Campaign

49.

Vocab term: Work in an organized and active way toward a particular goal, typically a political or social one

a)

Ballot

b)

Election

c)

Primary

d)

Caucus

e)

Campaign

50.

People with similar ideas usually belong to the same . . . .

a)

Political party

b)

Voting precinct

c)

Primary group

d)

Gym

51.
A party is...
a)
one of the people or groups of people involved in a legal agreement or argument
b)
a social occasion, often in a person’s home, at which people eat, drink, talk, dance and enjoy themselves
c)
a political organization that you can vote for in elections. For example Labour Party
52.
PM stands for
a)
Prime Minister
b)
Parliament Member
c)
Participative Management
53.
MP stands for
a)
Melting Point
b)
Military Police
c)
Member of Parliament
54.
In the UK there are two leading parties. These are:
a)
Conservative Party&Labour Party
b)
Green Party&Labour Party
c)
Democratic Unionist Party&Conservative Party
d)
Green Party&Scottish National Party
55.
In the USA there are also two leading parties. These are:
a)
Libertarian Party&Independent
b)
Independent&Democratic Party
c)
Democratic Party&Republican Party
d)
Independent&Republican Party
56.

A _____________ system characterizes the American political process.

a)

multi-party

b)

two-party

c)

three-party

d)

dual party

57.

All of the following are characteristics of third parties EXCEPT

a)

often revolve around a political personality

b)

typically win elections

c)

often takes votes away from the two main parties

d)

introduce new ideas and/or press for a particular issue

58.

Beliefs of a political party

a)

strategies

b)

foundations

c)

theories

d)

ideology

59.

All of the following are similarities of political parties EXCEPT

a)

organize to win elections

b)

their ideologies

c)

influence public policy

d)

reflect both liberal and conservative views on the political spectrum

e)

appeal to center of the political spectrum

60.

A group of people who come together to contest elections and hold power in the government is called a....................

a)

Federal

b)

Union

c)

Political Party

d)

Pressure group

61.

Which one of the following is the most visible institution in a democracy?

a)

Political Party

b)

Pressure Group

c)

Public Interest Group

d)

Sectional Interest Group

62.

The Political Party that runs the government is :

a)

Ruling party

b)

Factional group

c)

Opposition party

d)

Interest group

63.

A person who is strongly committed to a party, group or faction is known as :

a)

Partisan

b)

Leader

c)

Law

d)

Policy

64.

A system in which only a single party is allowed brother work, control and run the government, is called a.................

a)

One Party System

b)

Bi Party system

c)

Multi party system

d)

None of these

65.

Changing party allegiance, from the party under which a person got elected (to a legislative body) to a different party :

a)

Alliance

b)

Defection

c)

Affiliation

d)

Opposition

66.

Party rigid in its approach to past glory of the country and supporter of ethics and morals. Called............

a)

State party

b)

Leftist Party

c)

Alliance

d)

Rightist Party

67.

Who provide people access to government machinery and welfare schemes implemented by governments?

a)

Election Commission

b)

Pressure group

c)

Interest group

d)

Political Parties

68.
A person's ideas about how government should run and how issues should be solved.
a)
platform
b)
public policy
c)
political views
d)
political candidate
69.
Political party with the most elected members
a)
third party
b)
minority party
c)
platform party
d)
majority party
70.
The stand the government takes about how issues should be handled.
a)
public views
b)
public opinion
c)
public access
d)
public policy
71.
Political party that does not have a majority of the elected members.
a)
third party
b)
minority
c)
political party
d)
majority party
72.
A person running for office.
a)
candidate
b)
delegate
c)
write-in candidate
d)
speaker
73.
One way to see how other people plan on voting is to check out the most recent ____________________________ . 
a)
nonpartisan
b)
endorsements
c)
opinion polls
d)
contributors
74.
An organization that does not support one political party over another.
a)
political party
b)
endorsements
c)
contributors
d)
nonpartisan
75.

Independent voters are…

a)

Do not support a particular political party

b)

Vote for candidates of only one party

c)

Republicans

d)

Democrats

76.

Which ideology would favor change including more government

involvement?

a)

Conservative

b)

Liberal

77.

Which ideology goes with reducing government for more growth of businesses?

a)

Conservative

b)

Liberal

78.

Countries like North Korea and China have ...

a)

One-party systems

b)

Two-party systems

c)

Dominant-party systems

d)

Multi-party systems

79.

... is important as it serves as a direction on what a political party should struggle for.

a)

Representation

b)

Correcting mistakes

c)

Goal formulation

d)

Political mobilization

80.

What benefits that it brings to you when knowing the definition, functions and types of political parties?

a)

I am able to identify which process involved when a political party is operating at my place (i.e. socialization, mobilization, articulation)

b)

I am able to shape political parties by changing directly the ideologies of the leaders.

c)

I am able to better assess which political party has the goal that aligns with the needs of the citizens.

d)

I become more curious towards statements by members of political parties as I question how do they aggregate the citizen's needs.

e)

I can be a well-informed member of a political party in the future.

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