Political Parties MCQs [USA – America]

1. Which political party was founded in 1828 and is considered the oldest active political party in the United States? a) Republican Party b) Democratic Party c) Whig Party d) Federalist Party Answer: b) Democratic Party 2. Who was the first Republican President of the United States? a) George Washington b) Abraham Lincoln c) Thomas Jefferson d) Andrew Jackson Answer: b) Abraham Lincoln 3. Which political party was founded by Alexander Hamilton? a) Democratic-Republican Party b) Federalist Party c) Whig Party d) Republican Party Answer: b) Federalist Party 4. What is the symbol of the Democratic Party? a) Elephant b) Donkey c) Eagle d) Lion Answer: b) Donkey 5. What is the symbol of the Republican Party? a) Donkey b) Elephant c) Eagle d) Bear Answer: b) Elephant 6. Which political party was founded in 1854 and emerged from anti-slavery movements? a) Democratic Party b) Republican Party c) Whig Party d) Know-Nothing Party Answer: b) Republican Party 7. Which political party was formed in opposition to Andrew Jackson and the Democrats in the 1830s? a) Republican Party b) Federalist Party c) Whig Party d) Libertarian Party Answer: c) Whig Party 8. The Libertarian Party in the United States primarily advocates for which of the following? a) Increased government regulation b) Socialism c) Limited government and individual liberty d) Expansion of the welfare state Answer: c) Limited government and individual liberty 9. Which political party in the U.S. is known for advocating environmental protection and social justice? a) Democratic Party b) Green Party c) Republican Party d) Constitution Party Answer: b) Green Party 10. Who was the first candidate from the Democratic Party to be elected President of the United States? a) Thomas Jefferson b) Andrew Jackson c) James Madison d) Martin Van Buren Answer: b) Andrew Jackson 11. Which third party was significant in the election of 1912, leading to the defeat of the incumbent Republican President? a) Green Party b) Populist Party c) Bull Moose Party (Progressive Party) d) Socialist Party Answer: c) Bull Moose Party (Progressive Party) 12. The “Solid South” traditionally supported which political party until the mid-20th century? a) Republican Party b) Federalist Party c) Democratic Party d) Whig Party Answer: c) Democratic Party 13. Which political party was instrumental in passing the Civil Rights Act of 1964? a) Democratic Party b) Republican Party c) Libertarian Party d) Green Party Answer: b) Republican Party 14. Which political party did Theodore Roosevelt belong to when he ran for President in 1912? a) Democratic Party b) Republican Party c) Bull Moose Party d) Federalist Party Answer: c) Bull Moose Party 15. Which political party is associated with the “Contract with America” initiative of the 1990s? a) Democratic Party b) Republican Party c) Libertarian Party d) Green Party Answer: b) Republican Party 16. Which political party is known for its stance on small government, free-market policies, and a strong national defense? a) Democratic Party b) Republican Party c) Green Party d) Socialist Party Answer: b) Republican Party 17. Which U.S. political party is often associated with progressive policies such as universal healthcare and environmental protection? a) Democratic Party b) Republican Party c) Libertarian Party d) Constitution Party Answer: a) Democratic Party 18. Which political party was founded by Thomas Jefferson and James Madison in the early 1790s? a) Federalist Party b) Whig Party c) Democratic-Republican Party d) Republican Party Answer: c) Democratic-Republican Party 19. The Tea Party movement, which emerged in the 2000s, is associated with which political party? a) Democratic Party b) Republican Party c) Green Party d) Libertarian Party Answer: b) Republican Party 20. Which U.S. political party was formed in 1828, largely in opposition to the policies of John Quincy Adams? a) Republican Party b) Democratic Party c) Whig Party d) Libertarian Party Answer: b) Democratic Party 21. The Populist Party, which emerged in the late 19th century, primarily represented which group of people? a) Urban industrial workers b) Wealthy businessmen c) Farmers and laborers d) Bankers and financiers Answer: c) Farmers and laborers 22. Which political party split into Northern and Southern factions over the issue of slavery in the 1860 election? a) Republican Party b) Democratic Party c) Whig Party d) Federalist Party Answer: b) Democratic Party 23. Which political party did Franklin D. Roosevelt belong to during his presidency? a) Republican Party b) Whig Party c) Democratic Party d) Socialist Party Answer: c) Democratic Party 24. Which political party was the first to have a female vice-presidential candidate on a major ticket in the United States? a) Republican Party b) Democratic Party c) Libertarian Party d) Green Party Answer: a) Republican Party (Geraldine Ferraro was a Democrat, but the first female VP candidate on a major ticket was Republican, Sarah Palin in 2008) 25. Which political party dominated U.S. politics during the so-called “Era of Good Feelings”? a) Federalist Party b) Democratic-Republican Party c) Democratic Party d) Republican Party Answer: b) Democratic-Republican Party 26. Which political party supported the gold standard and high tariffs in the late 19th century? a) Democratic Party b) Republican Party c) Populist Party d) Greenback Party Answer: b) Republican Party 27. Which political party did Ronald Reagan belong to during his presidency? a) Democratic Party b) Republican Party c) Libertarian Party d) Constitution Party Answer: b) Republican Party 28. Which U.S. political party has historically been associated with labor unions and workers’ rights? a) Republican Party b) Green Party c) Democratic Party d) Libertarian Party Answer: c) Democratic Party 29. Which third-party candidate is known for his impact on the 2000 presidential election? a) Ralph Nader b) Ross Perot c) Gary Johnson d) Jill Stein Answer: a) Ralph Nader 30. Which political party was formed in the 1850s and quickly became one of the two major political parties in the United States? a) Federalist Party b) Republican Party c) Whig Party d) Greenback Party Answer: b) Republican Party 31. Which U.S. political party’s platform generally emphasizes social equality, civil rights, and government intervention in the economy? a) Republican Party b) Libertarian Party c) Democratic Party d) Constitution Party Answer: c) Democratic Party 32. Which political party supported the New Deal programs during the Great Depression? a) Republican Party b) Democratic Party c) Green Party d) Libertarian Party Answer: b) Democratic Party 33. Which political party in the U.S. is known for its platform of states’ rights and limited federal government? a) Democratic Party b) Republican Party c) Libertarian Party d) Green Party Answer: b) Republican Party 34. Which political party was led by Henry Clay and advocated for the American System? a) Federalist Party b) Democratic Party c) Whig Party d) Republican Party Answer: c) Whig Party 35. Which political party was dominant in the South after the Civil War during Reconstruction? a) Republican Party b) Democratic Party c) Whig Party d) Greenback Party Answer: a) Republican Party 36. Which U.S. political party is associated with the Tea Party movement? a) Democratic Party b) Republican Party c) Libertarian Party d) Green Party Answer: b) Republican Party 37. Which political party did Dwight D. Eisenhower belong to during his presidency? a) Democratic Party b) Republican Party c) Libertarian Party d) Green Party Answer: b) Republican Party 38. Which U.S. political party advocates for non-interventionism and free-market principles? a) Democratic Party b) Republican Party c) Libertarian Party d) Green Party Answer: c) Libertarian Party 39. Which political party did Franklin Pierce belong to during his presidency? a) Democratic Party b) Republican Party c) Whig Party d) Federalist Party Answer: a) Democratic Party 40. Which political party is known for its emphasis on environmental issues and social justice? a) Democratic Party b) Republican Party c) Green Party d) Libertarian Party Answer: c) Green Party