US Politics Political Parties History Test 2

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Politics & Civics — Test 2 (Political Parties History) 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 History)), 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 History) · Education: High School & Adult · Part: Politics & Civics — Test 2 (Political Parties History) · Country: USA

Knowledge of history is essential for understanding the vast accumulation from past to present and for establishing cause-and-effect relationships among historical events.

This test will help you develop chronological thinking and prepare for history questions on your exams.

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

Question 1

What best defines social contract theory?

A) people consent to government

B) no government

C) divine right

D) force only

Question 2

What is the Green focus?

A) Guns

B) Environment

C) Trade

D) Immigration

Question 3

Which term means "Parties cooperating"?

A) democracy

B) a republic

C) bipartisanship

D) liberalism

Question 4

Which term means "Opinion survey"?

A) Republicans associated with

B) libertarianism

C) the Green focus

D) a poll

Question 5

Which term means "minor party (e.g. Libertarian, Green)"?

A) a third party

B) democracy

C) a republic

D) liberalism

Question 6

What is public opinion?

A) Court rulings

B) Citizens' views

C) Party rules

D) Laws

Question 7

What best defines an interest group?

A) Political party

B) Court

C) Policy-seeking organization

D) Agency

Question 8

What is partisanship?

A) apathy

B) neutrality

C) unity

D) strong party loyalty

Question 9

In which year did Republicans start?

A) 1854

B) 1800

C) 1828

D) 1932

Question 10

What is popular sovereignty?

A) court power

B) power from the people

C) army power

D) king's power

Question 11

Which of the following best defines partisanship?

A) apathy

B) neutrality

C) strong party loyalty

D) unity

Question 12

Which term means "few hold power"?

A) Republicans associated with

B) libertarianism

C) the Green focus

D) elitism theory

Question 13

What is Montesquieu known for?

A) separation of powers idea

B) social contract

C) utilitarianism

D) federalism

Question 14

What is an exit poll?

A) Early vote

B) Survey after voting

C) Mail poll

D) Phone bank

Question 15

What is divided government?

A) Two presidents

B) No elections

C) Parties split branches

D) Tied courts

Question 16

Which term means "Democratic voter bloc"?

A) democracy

B) a republic

C) liberalism

D) the New Deal coalition

Question 17

Which term means "many groups sharing power"?

A) pluralism

B) democracy

C) a republic

D) liberalism

Question 18

What were Democratic-Republicans?

A) Lincoln's party

B) Jefferson's party

C) Modern Democrats

D) British party

Question 19

What is a plank?

A) Wooden stage

B) Ballot box

C) Single platform position

D) Lawn sign

Question 20

Which of the following best defines an interest group?

A) Political party

B) Court

C) Agency

D) Policy-seeking organization

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