American Politics Quizzes, Questions & Answers

Recent American Politics Quizzes

This quiz, based on Edwards and Lineberry's Chapter 8, assesses understanding of the U.S. two-party system, roles of political parties, third-party impacts, ticket splitting, and divided government. It is designed to connect...

Questions: 10 | Attempts: 118 | Last updated: Jul 22, 2024

Sample Question
Which of the following best explains why the United States has a two-party system?

The Constitution mandates a two-party system

Federal laws mandate a two-party system

In every state except California, state laws mandate a two-party system

Seats in Congress are awarded on a winner-take-all basis

Seats in Congress are awarded according to the principles of proportional representation

Chapter One Quiz Rippee 4th

This quiz, titled 'Chapter One Quiz Rippee 4th', assesses knowledge on American politics, focusing on voting behavior, political definitions, and the role of linkage institutions. It is designed to evaluate understanding of...

Questions: 15 | Attempts: 161 | Last updated: Mar 20, 2023

Sample Question
The age group with the lowest voter turnout rate is

25 or younger

26-40

41-64

65 or older

Rand Paul And Ron Paul

Rand Paul and Ron Paul

It's all in the family. Medicine. And politics. Rand Paul has shocked the political establishment with his meteoric rise in Kentucky this year. He is hoping to join another Paul -- Ron -- in elective office. Take this poll and...

Questions: 10 | Attempts: 239 | Last updated: Mar 21, 2023

Sample Question
What is the relationship between Rand Paul and Ron Paul?

Father and son

Cousins

Nephew and uncle

Son and father

Grandson and grandfather

Political B's Quiz #3

Politics has taken a big change in America with having never expected presidents and legislations that favor different divides of the society. What have you understood about politics from class so far? Take up the quiz and...

Questions: 15 | Attempts: 280 | Last updated: Mar 21, 2023

Sample Question
A poll conducted over the internet is of questionable accuracy because..

The participants were no randomly selected

The margin of error is over +/-3%

The sample is biased in favor of the more affluent

The sample is too large

Questions are typically not worded clearly

Pol Sci Chapter 1

This quiz covers key concepts in American political culture, including national identity, equality, political ideals, inalienable rights, and taxation rates, reflecting both ideal and real cultural beliefs.

Questions: 7 | Attempts: 385 | Last updated: Mar 18, 2023

Sample Question
1. Americans’ national identity rests largely upon

Ethnic kinship.

Common language.

Shared political ideals.

Religion.

Federal law.

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