Myths About Political Parties Online Test

Back

0

Myths About Political Parties

Description: Myths About Political Parties
Number of Questions: 15
Created by: Aliensbrain Bot
Tags: politics political myths and legends political parties

Start the Quiz

Which of the following is NOT a common myth about political parties?

Political parties are always ideologically coherent.
Political parties are always organized around a single issue.
Political parties are necessary for a functioning democracy.
Political parties are always corrupt.

What is the primary function of political parties in a democracy?

To represent the interests of their members.
To win elections.
To govern the country.
To educate the public about political issues.

Which of the following is NOT a common criticism of political parties?

They are too focused on winning elections.
They are too beholden to special interests.
They are too divisive.
They are too bureaucratic.

What is the difference between a political party and a political movement?

Political parties are more organized than political movements.
Political parties have a broader range of goals than political movements.
Political parties are more likely to win elections than political movements.
All of the above.

Which of the following is NOT a common type of political party?

Catch-all party
Ideological party
Clientelist party
Ethnic party

What is the role of political parties in a two-party system?

To represent the interests of their members.
To win elections.
To govern the country.
All of the above.

Which of the following is NOT a common type of two-party system?

Dominant-party system
Two-party system with a strong third party
Bipartisan system
Multi-party system

What is the difference between a political party and a pressure group?

Political parties are more focused on winning elections.
Pressure groups are more focused on influencing policy.
Political parties are more likely to be successful in achieving their goals.
All of the above.

Which of the following is NOT a common type of pressure group?

Interest group
Cause group
Think tank
Political party

What is the role of political parties in a multi-party system?

To represent the interests of their members.
To win elections.
To govern the country.
All of the above.

Which of the following is NOT a common type of multi-party system?

Coalition government
Minority government
One-party state
Two-party system

What is the difference between a political party and a social movement?

Political parties are more focused on winning elections.
Social movements are more focused on changing society.
Political parties are more likely to be successful in achieving their goals.
All of the above.

Which of the following is NOT a common type of social movement?

Civil rights movement
Environmental movement
Labor movement
Political party

What is the role of political parties in a one-party state?

To represent the interests of their members.
To win elections.
To govern the country.
None of the above.

Which of the following is NOT a common type of one-party state?

Totalitarian state
Authoritarian state
Democratic state
Republic

- Hide questions