A political party is a group that seeks to:
A) Control the judiciary
B) Gain political power through elections
C) Establish businesses
D) Run the military
Which of the following is NOT a function of political parties?
A) Mobilizing voters
B) Making public policies
C) Enforcing laws
D) Representing public interests
A one-party system is typically found in:
A) Democratic states
B) Authoritarian regimes
C) Parliamentary governments
D) Coalition governments
Which party system allows multiple parties to compete for power?
A) One-party system
B) Two-party system
C) Multi-party system
D) No-party system
The two-party system is most common in:
A) France
B) United States
C) China
D) Germany
Which of the following best describes a coalition government?
A) A government formed by multiple political parties
B) A government controlled by the military
C) A one-party rule
D) A monarchy-led government
A dominant-party system means that:
A) Only one party is legally allowed
B) Many parties exist, but one party always wins
C) No political parties exist
D) Two parties share equal power
Which of the following is an example of a one-party state?
A) India
B) United Kingdom
C) China
D) United States
What is the main purpose of an opposition party?
A) To support the ruling party
B) To criticize and check the government
C) To control the judiciary
D) To manage elections
Which of the following is a disadvantage of a multi-party system?
A) Lack of political competition
B) Frequent coalition governments and instability
C) No opposition to the ruling party
D) No diversity in political ideas
Which type of party system is most likely to lead to dictatorship?
A) Multi-party system
B) Two-party system
C) One-party system
D) Coalition system
Which political party ideology seeks economic equality and state control over resources?
A) Conservatism
B) Liberalism
C) Socialism
D) Capitalism
Which country follows a multi-party system?
A) China
B) North Korea
C) France
D) Saudi Arabia
A political party manifesto is:
A) A list of government employees
B) A party’s official statement of policies and promises
C) A financial document
D) A list of election rules
Which of the following is NOT a feature of political parties?
A) Seeking political power
B) Representing citizens’ interests
C) Enforcing laws
D) Competing in elections
A political ideology that emphasizes minimal government intervention in the economy is called:
A) Socialism
B) Liberalism
C) Communism
D) Conservatism
Which of the following is NOT a factor influencing party systems?
A) Electoral system
B) Religious beliefs
C) Media ownership
D) Political culture
Which electoral system favors a two-party system?
A) Proportional representation
B) First-past-the-post
C) Ranked-choice voting
D) None of the above
A political party that focuses on a single issue is called a:
A) Nationalist party
B) Ideological party
C) Single-issue party
D) Dominant party
What is the primary role of political parties in a democracy?
A) To control businesses
B) To ensure the rule of law
C) To provide political choices and leadership
D) To replace the judiciary
Which of the following best describes a party system where multiple parties exist, but only one dominates elections?
A) One-party system
B) Dominant-party system
C) Two-party system
D) No-party system
In a parliamentary system, which party forms the government?
A) The party with the most votes
B) The party with the least seats
C) The party that wins presidential elections
D) The party with the most judicial support
Which of the following statements about political parties is true?
A) They do not influence policy-making
B) They are essential for democratic governance
C) They are illegal in democracies
D) They do not compete in elections
Which of the following is a function of political parties?
A) Implementing laws
B) Conducting elections
C) Representing public interests and forming governments
D) Controlling the judiciary
Which of the following is a characteristic of a two-party system?
A) Only two parties are legally allowed
B) Two major parties dominate, but others may exist
C) No opposition parties are allowed
D) The government is always a coalition
A no-party system exists in:
A) United States
B) United Kingdom
C) Vatican City
D) France
What is the term for changing party allegiance for personal benefit?
A) Political loyalty
B) Party realignment
C) Political defection
D) Ideological shift
In a proportional representation system, seats in the legislature are allocated based on:
A) Population size
B) Total number of political parties
C) The percentage of votes received
D) Government appointments
A party system where no single party has a clear majority is known as:
A) One-party system
B) Dominant-party system
C) Multi-party system
D) No-party system
