Lesson 3A.5.2
3A.5.2 Democratic and Republican parties Quiz: Pearson Edexcel Politics, Unit 3
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The 20 questions
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Which ideological position best characterises the modern US Democratic Party?
- Modern liberalism
- Neoconservatism
- Fiscal conservatism
- Right-wing populism
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Which ideological position best characterises the modern US Republican Party?
- American conservatism
- Democratic socialism
- Modern liberalism
- Social democracy
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Which religious demographic forms a major part of the Republican coalition?
- Secular voters
- Atheist voters
- Evangelical Christians
- Black Protestants
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Which faction within the Democratic Party holds more moderate economic and social views?
- Democratic socialists
- Libertarians
- Progressives
- Centrists
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What is the primary focus of a fiscal conservative in the Republican Party?
- Banning abortion
- Cutting government spending
- Expanding federal regulations
- Increasing welfare spending
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Which economic issue sharply divides the Democratic and Republican parties?
- Government regulation
- Supreme Court tenure
- Presidential terms
- Congressional salaries
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Which demographic group has consistently backed the Democratic Party in recent presidential elections?
- Corporate executives
- Evangelical Christians
- African Americans
- Rural white voters
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Which demographic group forms a core component of the modern Republican voting coalition?
- Hispanic farmworkers
- Black Protestants
- Union members
- White evangelical Christians
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In recent US elections, how has higher education level influenced voting preference?
- Leans Democratic
- Has zero impact
- Always votes Libertarian
- Leans Republican
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Which statement best describes the gender gap in recent US presidential elections?
- No gender difference
- Women lean Republican
- Women lean Democratic
- Men lean Democratic
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What is the main cause of internal factional conflict within major US parties?
- Single-issue platforms
- Broad voter coalitions
- Identical political views
- Strict party discipline
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What term describes the demographic and social groups that consistently vote for a party?
- Party platform
- Electoral college
- Political action committee
- Party coalition
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Which process has reduced political moderates and increased ideological division in US parties?
- Ideological sorting
- Dealignment
- Bipartisan consensus
- Constitutional reform
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What policy area is the primary focus of social conservatives within the Republican Party?
- Traditional moral values
- Deregulation of business
- Cutting corporation tax
- Reducing trade tariffs
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What term describes a durable, long-term shift in the voting loyalty of major demographic groups?
- Party realignment
- Ticket-splitting
- Gerrymandering
- Party dealignment
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What approach to healthcare and social welfare is supported by Democratic liberals?
- Reduced federal spending
- Total privatisation
- Deregulated free markets
- Expanded public provision
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Which two Republican factions often experience tension over government spending and social intervention?
- Centrists and moderates
- Fiscal and social conservatives
- Socialists and libertarians
- Progressives and liberals
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What policy approach towards undocumented immigrants is generally supported by the Democratic Party?
- Immediate mass deportation
- Pathways to citizenship
- Complete border closure
- Mandatory physical barriers
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Why are major US political parties often described as ideological coalitions rather than unified bodies?
- Identical policy goals
- Single-issue platforms
- Strict party discipline
- Significant internal factions
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What term describes the overall set of positions a political party takes across major issues?
- Policy profile
- Electoral mandate
- Executive order
- Iron triangle
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