GOVT - Unit 3 Practice Test - Political Parties & Voting

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What type of election would help to narrow down the field of 12 Republicans running for the party's nomination for President?

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Primary

Front

What type of election must be held to determine a winner if no candidate receives a majority of the votes?

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Runoff

Front

California voters are going to decide whether or not to approve a new law that would allow 16 year-olds to vote in state and local elections. This part of the ballot is called a __________.

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Referendum

Front

The voters of Colorado are upset with their Governor due to recent illegal activities and want to vote him out of office. The people must petition the state to hold a _________ election to remove the Governor from office.

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Recall

Front

Which amendment gave the women the right to vote?

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19 Amendment

Front

What Amendment set the national voting age at 18?

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26th Amendment

Front

Which Amendment gave all men the right to vote regardless of race or color or whether they had been slaves?

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15th Amendment

Front

Which political party Supports welfare?

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Democrats

Front

Which political party supports lower taxes and smaller government?

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Republicans

Front

A politician who is "liberal" would MOST LIKELY support

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expanding healthcare programs