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Politics - General Quiz
Politics - General · Elections Quiz
20 questions · Unlimited attempts · Free online practice
Politics shapes how societies are governed, how laws are created, and how public decisions affect people's daily lives. From elections and constitutions to international diplomacy...
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All 20 questions in this Politics - General quiz
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What is the term for a government controlled by the wealthy?
- A. Aristocracy
- B. Plutocracy
- C. Meritocracy
- D. Oligarchy
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What is a 'recall election'?
- A. A general election
- B. A by-election
- C. A recount of votes
- D. A vote to remove an elected official before their term ends
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What is 'political apathy'?
- A. Lack of interest in political participation
- B. Strong political engagement
- C. Protest movements
- D. Opposition to government
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What is a 'by-election'?
- A. The main general election
- B. A local council election
- C. An election held between general elections
- D. A presidential runoff
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Which political concept means 'rule by the people'?
- A. Democracy
- B. Plutocracy
- C. Autocracy
- D. Aristocracy
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Which country's parliament is called the 'Duma'?
- A. Russia
- B. Poland
- C. Ukraine
- D. Belarus
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In which country is election day a national holiday?
- A. India
- B. UK
- C. USA
- D. South Korea
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What is 'legitimation crisis' according to Jurgen Habermas?
- A. When governments fail to justify their authority to citizens
- B. When governments lose military power
- C. When economies collapse
- D. When elections are rigged
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How long is a US House of Representatives member's term?
- A. 2 years
- B. 6 years
- C. 1 year
- D. 4 years
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What is 'ranked choice voting'?
- A. Vote for one candidate only
- B. Vote for multiple parties
- C. Rank candidates in order of preference
- D. Vote by lottery
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What is 'absentee voting'?
- A. Voting twice
- B. Voting in a different district
- C. Voting without ID
- D. Voting by mail when unable to attend in person
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What is a 'snap election'?
- A. A very close election
- B. An election called unexpectedly before the scheduled date
- C. An online election
- D. A rigged election
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What is 'electoral college'?
- A. A school for electoral officials
- B. A body of electors who formally elect the president
- C. A university for politicians
- D. A committee that designs elections
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Which African country has the oldest multi-party democracy on the continent?
- A. Ghana
- B. Botswana
- C. South Africa
- D. Nigeria
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In which country was the first general election held in 1788?
- A. France
- B. UK
- C. USA
- D. Australia
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What is 'electoral fraud'?
- A. Voter registration drive
- B. Legitimate electoral competition
- C. Campaign advertising
- D. Illegal interference with election results
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Which type of election system uses a two-round system if no majority in round one?
- A. Two-round system
- B. First past the post
- C. Proportional representation
- D. Alternative vote
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What is a 'primary election' in the US?
- A. The main presidential election
- B. A vote to select party candidates for general election
- C. A local government election
- D. A recall election
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Which US state has the most electoral votes?
- A. California
- B. Florida
- C. New York
- D. Texas
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What is 'compulsory voting'?
- A. Optional voting
- B. Restricted voting
- C. Legal requirement to vote
- D. Online voting