#1
Which of the following is a characteristic of a multi-party system?
Multiple political parties
ExplanationPresence of multiple political parties.
#2
Which term refers to a political party's official endorsement and support of a candidate in an election?
Party nomination
ExplanationOfficial support for a candidate by a political party.
#3
What is the purpose of a political party's national convention?
To nominate candidates for the general election
ExplanationNominates candidates for the general election.
#4
What is the role of a third party in a political system?
To provide an alternative to the major political parties
ExplanationProvides an alternative to major parties.
#5
What is the purpose of a political party's primary election?
To select the party's nominee for the general election
ExplanationSelects party's nominee for the general election.
#6
In which electoral system does a voter have one vote and selects one candidate in a single-member district?
First Past the Post
ExplanationVoter chooses one candidate in a winner-takes-all system.
#7
What is gerrymandering in the context of electoral systems?
Manipulating district boundaries to favor a political party
ExplanationManipulating electoral district borders for political advantage.
#8
What is the primary purpose of a political party platform?
To outline the party's goals and positions on various issues
ExplanationOutlines party's goals and positions on issues.
#9
In a closed primary election, who is allowed to participate?
Only registered members of the party
ExplanationOnly registered party members can vote.
#10
Which of the following countries uses a mixed-member proportional representation electoral system?
Germany
ExplanationGermany uses mixed-member proportional representation.
#11
What is the role of a political party whip?
To ensure party discipline and attendance during votes
ExplanationEnsures party discipline and attendance during votes.
#12
Which electoral system is known for its use of preferential voting and proportional representation?
Alternative Vote
ExplanationUses preferential voting and proportional representation.
#13
What is a coalition government?
A government formed by multiple political parties working together
ExplanationGovernment formed by multiple parties collaborating.
#14
Which electoral system aims to ensure that the proportion of seats a party wins closely reflects the proportion of votes it receives?
Proportional Representation
ExplanationSeats allocated based on share of votes.
#15
What is the term for the process of redrawing electoral district boundaries to give one political party an advantage over others?
Redistricting
ExplanationRedrawing district lines for political advantage.
#16
What is the main difference between a single-member district and a multi-member district in an electoral system?
The number of candidates elected
ExplanationNumber of candidates elected per district.
#17
In a parliamentary system, what does the term 'vote of no confidence' refer to?
A vote expressing dissatisfaction with the government, potentially leading to its fall
ExplanationVote expressing dissatisfaction with the government.