#1
Which of the following is a characteristic of a multi-party system?
One dominant political party
Limited political competition
Multiple political parties
No political parties
#2
Which term refers to a political party's official endorsement and support of a candidate in an election?
Party polarization
Party alignment
Party nomination
Party endorsement
#3
What is the purpose of a political party's national convention?
To nominate candidates for the general election
To decide party policy positions
To elect party leaders
To raise campaign funds
#4
What is the role of a third party in a political system?
To dominate the political landscape
To support the ruling party
To provide an alternative to the major political parties
To remain neutral in political matters
#5
What is the purpose of a political party's primary election?
To determine the general election winner
To select the party's nominee for the general election
To appoint party leaders
To set party policy positions
#6
In which electoral system does a voter have one vote and selects one candidate in a single-member district?
Proportional Representation
First Past the Post
Mixed-Member Proportional
Single Transferable Vote
#7
What is gerrymandering in the context of electoral systems?
A system for proportional representation
Manipulating district boundaries to favor a political party
A voting method in direct democracy
A method of vote counting
#8
What is the primary purpose of a political party platform?
To raise campaign funds
To outline the party's goals and positions on various issues
To conduct primary elections
To appoint party leaders
#9
In a closed primary election, who is allowed to participate?
Only registered members of the party
All registered voters, regardless of party affiliation
Independent voters only
Only party leaders
#10
Which of the following countries uses a mixed-member proportional representation electoral system?
United States
United Kingdom
Germany
Canada
#11
What is the role of a political party whip?
To lead the party in public relations
To ensure party discipline and attendance during votes
To write the party platform
To fundraise for the party
#12
Which electoral system is known for its use of preferential voting and proportional representation?
Single Member Plurality
Mixed-Member Proportional
Alternative Vote
First Past the Post
#13
What is a coalition government?
A government formed by a single political party
A government formed by multiple political parties working together
A government without any political party
A government formed by the military
#14
Which electoral system aims to ensure that the proportion of seats a party wins closely reflects the proportion of votes it receives?
First Past the Post
Proportional Representation
Single Transferable Vote
Mixed-Member Proportional
#15
What is the term for the process of redrawing electoral district boundaries to give one political party an advantage over others?
District balancing
Redistricting
Constituency alignment
Electoral zoning
#16
What is the main difference between a single-member district and a multi-member district in an electoral system?
The number of eligible voters
The number of candidates elected
The voting method used
The duration of the electoral term
#17
In a parliamentary system, what does the term 'vote of no confidence' refer to?
A vote to support the ruling party
A vote against the opposition
A vote expressing dissatisfaction with the government, potentially leading to its fall
A vote on constitutional amendments