This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > Political Science > Ideologies > Political > Political Ideologies – Quiz 21 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Political Ideologies Quiz 21 (30 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. It is the set of political beliefs emphasizing individual rights and liberties A) Conservatism. B) Liberalism. C) Socialism. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Liberalism. 2. Social democracy is based on 3 principles except for: A) Solidarity. B) Justice. C) Freedom. D) Love. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Love. 3. The government's duty is to serve the existing way of life and politicians must avoid implementing change that would transform society. A) Fascism. B) Anarchism. C) Conservatism. D) Communism. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Conservatism. 4. Juanita is a ..... who believes that the government should help people solve their problems and reach their goals. A) Conservative. B) Liberal. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Liberal. 5. Which political ideology is characterized by supreme power held by the people and elected representatives? A) Fascism. B) Republic. C) Monarchy. D) Democracy. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Republic. 6. What is the core principle of conservatism? A) Progressive values, extensive government intervention, and collective responsibility. B) Innovation, open borders, and social equality. C) Religious values, strong government intervention, and community responsibility. D) Traditional values, limited government intervention, and individual liberty. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Traditional values, limited government intervention, and individual liberty. 7. What is Ms. Gonzalez dog's name? A) Olivia. B) Dodger. C) Mutt. D) Raven. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Raven. 8. What is historical materialism from Marx's idea? A) An explanation of history from the lens of material and economic foundations of society. B) Theory on to get more profit. C) A theory of human development that aims at explaining all history on the basis of economic laws of determinism. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) An explanation of history from the lens of material and economic foundations of society. 9. Which ideology is a form of radical, right-wing, authoritarian government? A) Liberalism. B) Popular sovereignty. C) Fascism. D) Democracy. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Fascism. 10. Governance (control) is divided between the parties, as when one holds the presidency and the other controls one or both houses of Congress. A) Divided Government. B) Ideology. C) Extremism. D) Third Party. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Divided Government. 11. As you go to the left on the political spectrum you become more ..... ; meaning changing towards more modern views and desires A) Ingressive. B) Progressive. C) Outgressive. D) Retrogressive. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Progressive. 12. ..... is a political philosophy that supports the interests and rights of the common people over that of the elites A) Socialism. B) Individualism. C) Populism. D) Communism. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Populism. 13. A political party that challenges the two major parties A) Third Party. B) Extremism. C) Right Wing. D) Left Wing. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Third Party. 14. It can be broadly defined as the exercise of sovereign authority; in particular, the exercise of authoritative direction or control over a particular unit or organization. A) Governance. B) Government. C) Political Science. D) Politics. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Governance. 15. Who has the power to declare war? A) Federal. B) State. C) Shared. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Federal. 16. It refers to the governing body where it is the instrument of the state through which the will of the people is expressed, carried out, and formulated. A) Government. B) Politics. C) Governance. D) Political Ideology. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Government. 17. Emphasizes minimal government intervention, but supports a more active role for the state in addressing social issues. A) Fascism. B) Liberalism. C) Socialism. D) Conservatism. E) Anarchism. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Liberalism. 18. Difficult economic conditions created by government measures to reduce public expenditure is the definition of A) Austerity. B) Nationalisation. C) Re-distribution of wealth. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Austerity. 19. A candidate running for President wants to better understand how her target voters obtain their political beliefs. Her campaign polls 500 voters to ask them about this subject. The majority of those surveyed will likely align with those of A) Their former schools and teachers. B) Their friends on social media. C) Their favorite media outlet. D) Their parents. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Their parents. 20. What is the coalition of countries that opposed the Axis powers during WWll called? A) Allies. B) Enemies. C) Rivals. D) Opponents. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Allies. 21. Which government is a true representation of democracy? A) China. B) United States. C) North Korea. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) None of the above. 22. Tax system by bracket in which higher incomes are taxed at a higher percentage. A) Public Policy. B) Social Security. C) Motor Voter Law. D) Progressive Income Tax. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Progressive Income Tax. 23. The names of most political ideologies end in A) -ion. B) -ned. C) -ism. D) -ral. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) -ism. 24. It is basically defined as political statements that aim to call upon massive mass or government action to achieve a relatively better political and economic condition. A) Ideology. B) Principles. C) Belief. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Ideology. 25. The distribution of individual preferences or evaluations of a given issue, candidate, or institution within a specific population. A) Public Opinion. B) Sample. C) Majority Rule. D) Polling. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Public Opinion. 26. Open to new behavior or opinions and willing to discard traditional values A) Democratic Party. B) Liberal. C) Conservative. D) Extremism. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Liberal. 27. The unifying feature is a common desire to enhance the social role of women in whatever way possible. A) Fascism. B) Feminism. C) Liberalism. D) Conservatism. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Feminism. 28. Promotes the decentralization of power, advocating for decision-making at the local level. This is seen as a way to empower individuals and communities, preventing the concentration of authority in distant and unaccountable institutions. A) Conservatism. B) Anarchism. C) Liberalism. D) Socialism. E) Fascism. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Anarchism. 29. It is critical of capitalism, viewing it as inherently exploitative and reinforcing hierarchical structures. They often propose alternative economic models based on cooperation, mutual aid, and resource sharing. A) Liberalism. B) Fascism. C) Anarchism. D) Conservatism. E) Socialism. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Anarchism. 30. It supports gradual to rapid change in government A) Leftist idea. B) Rightist idea. C) Centrist idea. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Leftist idea. ← PreviousNext →Related QuizzesIdeologies QuizzesPolitical Science QuizzesPolitical Ideologies Quiz 1Political Ideologies Quiz 2Political Ideologies Quiz 3Political Ideologies Quiz 4Political Ideologies Quiz 5Political Ideologies Quiz 6Political Ideologies Quiz 7Political Ideologies Quiz 8 🏠 Back to Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books