General Knowledge - Politics - MCQs
Evaluate your understanding of political systems, ideologies, and global politics.
What is a ‘political spectrum’?
A. A system that categorizes political beliefs
B. A method for voting
C. A type of government report
D. A form of public opinion survey
Answer: A system that categorizes political beliefs
What does ‘legislative branch’ refer to?
A. The branch of government responsible for making laws
B. The branch that enforces laws
C. The branch that interprets laws
D. The judicial authority of a country
Answer: The branch of government responsible for making laws
What is ‘political risk’?
A. The potential for loss due to political changes
B. A type of public opinion poll
C. A measure of campaign effectiveness
D. The likelihood of election fraud
Answer: The potential for loss due to political changes
What is a ‘social contract’?
A. An agreement among individuals to form a society
B. A type of political treaty
C. A formal agreement between nations
D. A contract between a government and a corporation
Answer: An agreement among individuals to form a society
What is a ‘coalition government’?
A. A government formed by multiple political parties
B. A single-party government
C. A temporary alliance for elections
D. A type of legislative body
Answer: A government formed by multiple political parties
What is a ‘political party’?
A. An organized group that seeks to gain political power
B. A social gathering for politicians
C. A form of government regulation
D. A method of campaign financing
Answer: An organized group that seeks to gain political power
What is the significance of the Electoral College?
A. It is the body that formally elects the president in the United States
B. It oversees congressional elections
C. It is responsible for judicial appointments
D. It manages political party funding
Answer: It is the body that formally elects the president in the United States
What does ‘political engagement’ mean?
A. Active participation in the political process by individuals or groups
B. A method of campaigning
C. A type of political party
D. A form of governmental authority
Answer: Active participation in the political process by individuals or groups
What is ‘gerrymandering’?
A. The manipulation of electoral district boundaries for political advantage
B. A method for conducting fair elections
C. The process of counting votes
D. A legal requirement for candidacy
Answer: The manipulation of electoral district boundaries for political advantage
What is the significance of voter turnout?
A. It determines the outcome of elections
B. It reflects public opinion
C. It influences campaign strategies
D. All of the above
Answer: All of the above