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US Politics Political Parties Advanced Test 2

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Politics & Civics — Test 2 (Political Parties Advanced) High School & Adult (US Government & Civics, USA) USA US Constitution, Bill of Rights & Civics (USCIS)
What is this test? for US Government & Civics practice (Politics & Civics — Test 2 (Political Parties Advanced)), USA — High School & Adult (US Government & Civics, USA) level, USA.
For High School, University and adult learners preparing for civics/citizenship in the USA
Section: Politics & Civics — Test 2 (Political Parties Advanced) · Education: High School & Adult · Part: Politics & Civics — Test 2 (Political Parties Advanced) · 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.

By solving this test of 20 questions, you can both test your knowledge and identify the topics you need to improve.

Question 1
Provide the definition of a third party:
A) minor party (e.g. Libertarian, Green)
B) agency
C) court
D) major party
Question 2
What is polarization?
A) unity
B) growing party divide
C) compromise
D) neutrality
Question 3
What best defines elitism theory?
A) all rule
B) no power
C) few hold power
D) random rule
Question 4
Which of the following best defines a poll?
A) Election
B) Tax
C) Trial
D) Opinion survey
Question 5
Which of the following best defines the Libertarian focus?
A) Minimal government
B) Strong army only
C) Free healthcare
D) High taxes
Question 6
What best defines social contract theory?
A) force only
B) people consent to government
C) divine right
D) no government
Question 7
Which term means "Questioning a subset"?
A) democracy
B) a republic
C) sampling in polls
D) liberalism
Question 8
What is a third party?
A) agency
B) court
C) major party
D) minor party (e.g. Libertarian, Green)
Question 9
What best defines a third party?
A) minor party (e.g. Libertarian, Green)
B) major party
C) agency
D) court
Question 10
What is a plank?
A) Wooden stage
B) Single platform position
C) Ballot box
D) Lawn sign
Question 11
Provide the definition of the media's watchdog role:
A) Making laws
B) Running elections
C) Checking power
D) Closing courts
Question 12
Which term means "elected representatives rule"?
A) democracy
B) liberalism
C) conservatism
D) a republic
Question 13
What are Democrats associated with?
A) liberal policies (generally)
B) no taxes
C) monarchy
D) conservative
Question 14
What is a Super PAC?
A) Party bank
B) Unlimited outside spender
C) Court fund
D) Tax agency
Question 15
Which of the following best defines fascism?
A) democracy
B) equality
C) authoritarian nationalism
D) liberty
Question 16
What is elitism theory?
A) all rule
B) no power
C) random rule
D) few hold power
Question 17
Which term means "belief system guiding politics"?
A) an ideology
B) democracy
C) a republic
D) liberalism
Question 18
Which term means "Democrats and Republicans"?
A) democracy
B) the two major parties
C) a republic
D) liberalism
Question 19
Which of the following best defines deliberative democracy?
A) king decides
B) voting only
C) rule through public reasoning
D) courts decide
Question 20
Which term means "Parties split branches"?
A) democracy
B) a republic
C) liberalism
D) divided government

About This Test

For High School & Adult (USA, Civics/Citizenship) — U.S. Constitution, Bill of Rights, branches, elections and Electoral College with USCIS 100 civics. Section: Politics & Civics, USA.

Politics & Civics USA — Constitution, Bill of Rights, Federalism, Congress/President/Courts, Elections & Electoral College, USCIS 100 civics, citizenship interview. For high school civics, adult learners and naturalization prep. 8×20Q per topic, state-aware where relevant.

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Study Tips:

  • Master Constitution first
  • Map branches & checks
  • Do USCIS 100 in batches
  • Debate ideas, not people