US Politics Political Ideologies Test 1

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Politics & Civics — Test 1 (Political Ideologies) High School & Adult (US Government & Civics, USA) USA US Constitution, Bill of Rights & Civics (USCIS)

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For High School, University and adult learners preparing for civics/citizenship in the USA
Section: Politics & Civics — Test 1 (Political Ideologies) · Education: High School & Adult · Part: Politics & Civics — Test 1 (Political Ideologies) · Country: USA

Civics knowledge is crucial for knowing individual rights and responsibilities and understanding government structure.

This test is designed to assess your knowledge of constitutional law and essential civics.

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Question 1

What is a Super PAC?

A) Unlimited outside spender

B) Party bank

C) Court fund

D) Tax agency

Question 2

Which term means "Parties cooperating"?

A) democracy

B) bipartisanship

C) a republic

D) liberalism

Question 3

What is Montesquieu known for?

A) federalism

B) utilitarianism

C) separation of powers idea

D) social contract

Question 4

What best defines realignment?

A) Moving polls

B) New ballots

C) Court packing

D) Big lasting party shift

Question 5

What is elitism theory?

A) few hold power

B) all rule

C) no power

D) random rule

Question 6

Provide the definition of realignment:

A) Moving polls

B) Big lasting party shift

C) New ballots

D) Court packing

Question 7

What best defines a poll?

A) Election

B) Tax

C) Opinion survey

D) Trial

Question 8

What best defines the media's watchdog role?

A) Making laws

B) Running elections

C) Closing courts

D) Checking power

Question 9

What is conservatism?

A) tradition, order, markets

B) collectivism

C) anarchy

D) revolution

Question 10

Which of the following best defines a push poll?

A) Fair survey

B) Biased persuasion call

C) Exit poll

D) Census

Question 11

What best defines the Libertarian focus?

A) Strong army only

B) Free healthcare

C) Minimal government

D) High taxes

Question 12

Provide the definition of libertarianism:

A) big government

B) no rights

C) monarchy

D) minimal government

Question 13

In which year did Republicans start?

A) 1854

B) 1800

C) 1828

D) 1932

Question 14

Which term means "Policy-seeking organization"?

A) the Solid South

B) an interest group

C) the Libertarian focus

D) realignment

Question 15

What best defines liberalism?

A) theocracy

B) anarchy

C) rights, liberty, markets

D) kingship

Question 16

Which term means "Big lasting party shift"?

A) democracy

B) a republic

C) liberalism

D) realignment

Question 17

Which of the following best defines deliberative democracy?

A) rule through public reasoning

B) voting only

C) king decides

D) courts decide

Question 18

Which of the following best defines polarization?

A) compromise

B) growing party divide

C) neutrality

D) unity

Question 19

What is bipartisanship?

A) One-party rule

B) No voting

C) Parties cooperating

D) Court orders

Question 20

Which term means "Parties split branches"?

A) democracy

B) a republic

C) liberalism

D) divided government

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