Characteristics of the Election Process

Poll

How ready are you for this test?!

• I can take it right now!

• Confident, but need some study time.

• Definitely need to study!

• I forgot everything :(

Multiple Choice

The following lists the requirements to fun for national office. 

At least 25 years old
US Citizen for 7 years
Live in the state they represent

The following are requirements for which political office?

• U.S. Senate

• U.S. President

• U.S. Supreme Court Justice 

• U.S House of Representative

Multiple Choice

Maria is 34 years old and has been living in Florida for 10 years. She has been a naturalized citizen for 12 years. 

Which public office(s)  is Maria NOT eligible to hold? Why?

• U.S. Senate

• U.S. President

• U.S House of Representative

• None of these

Multiple Choice

Carlo is 21 years old and a natural-born citizen. He has lived in California the last 4 years. He can tell you anything you want to know about U.S. History and Civics. 

Which public office is Carlo eligible to hold?

• U.S. Senate

• U.S. President

• U.S House of Representative

• None of these

Multiple Select

Lillian is 30 and was born and raised in Florida. She has always dreamt of being president one day. She was a class president, student-body president, and even runs a local political group in her neighborhood. 

Which public office(s) is Lillian eligible to hold?

• U.S. Senate

• U.S. President

• U.S House of Representative

• None of these

Multiple Select

Tobias is 50 years old and currently lives in Orlando, Florida. He was born in New York and moved to Florida when he was 12. Tobias has recently been thinking the government needs some changes and that he could be the right person for the job.

Which public office(s) is Tobias eligible to hold?

• U.S. Senate

• U.S. President

• U.S House of Representative

• None of these

Multiple Select

Bob is 21 years old U.S. citizen and has been living in Miami for 10 years. He wants to make a difference in the Miami area. 

Which public office(s)  is Bob eligible to hold? 

• Florida Senate

• Florida House of Representatives

• Governor

• None of these

Multiple Choice

Dylan is 21 years old U.S. citizen and has been living in Tampa for 10 years. He wants to represent Miami in the Florida House of Representatives. 

Why can't he hold this office? 

• The candidate must be a natural-born citizen.

  
  

• The candidate must be at least 18 years of age.

• The candidate must submit past employment history.

• The candidate must live in the district they will represent. 

Multiple Select

Lola is a 33 years old Orlando resident. She has lived in Florida the last 7 years. 

Which public office is Lola eligible to hold?

• Florida Senate

• Florida House of Representatives

• Governor

• None of these

Multiple Choice

Which candidate meets the constitutional requirements for becoming the Governor of Florida?

• James was born in Florida, is 27 years old, and has lived in Florida his whole life.

• 2. Amy was born in New York, is 45 years old, and has lived in Florida for five years.

  
  

• 2. Steven was born in Massachusetts, is 28 years old, and has lived in Florida for six years.

  
  

• 1.  

  2. Eileen was born in Ireland, is 32 years old, is a citizen, and has lived in Florida for 20 years.

  
  

Multiple Choice

Citizens electing representatives can lead to congress passing a law making cell phone usage while driving illegal. What does this mean?

• Floridians are able to use cell phones while driving  

• Floridians are no longer allowed to use cell phones while driving

• Floridians are no longer allowed to use cell phones

• Floridians cannot use cell phones in a stopped vehicle

Multiple Choice

What would be the best title for this diagram?

• The impact of elections on citizens at the local level

• The impact of elections on citizens at the state level

• The impact of elections on citizens at the national level

• The impact of elections on citizens at the international level

  
  

Multiple Choice

Why is having free and fair elections important to a democratic society?

• It preserves our constitutional republic

• The rights of minority groups may not be respected

• Local government officials would have unlimited power

• Residents fear to criticize their leaders after they are elected 

Multiple Choice

Which American political party was established to oppose the extension of slavery?

• Federalists Party

• Democratic Party

• Republican Party

• Anti Federalists Party

Multiple Choice

Which American political party was established to represent the "common man?"

• Federalists Party

• Democratic Party

• Republican Party

• Anti Federalists Party

Multiple Choice

What role of the media is being reflected in the newspaper headline?

• Audience

• Watchdog

• Gatekeeper

• Agenda-setter

Multiple Choice

Who do lobbyists represent in their work influencing the government?

• Citizens

• Interest Groups

• Military officers

• Elected representatives

Multiple Choice

Based on the government system in the United States, which individual activity is used to directly influence legislative decisions? 

• discussing political issues at work

• collecting opinions for a yearbook

• gathering signatures for a petition

• watching political debates on television

Bias

Display of favor for or against
someone or something; often
seen as prejudicial.

Symbolism

The use of symbols to represent
ideas.

Propaganda

Communication aimed at
influencing public attitudes or
opinions toward some cause or
position.

Propaganda is often used to
manipulate human emotions by
displaying facts selectively.

Multiple Choice

Display of favor for or against someone or something; often seen as prejudicial.

• Bias

• Symbolism

• Propaganda

Multiple Choice

An Uncle Sam poster convincing people to enlist in the United States armed forces.

• Bias

• Symbolism

• Propaganda

Multiple Choice

Federalist supporting a strong national government and encouraging people to vote to expand government power.

• Bias

• Symbolism

• Propaganda

Multiple Choice

Preferring one candidate over another and deciding to vote for them is an example of...

• Bias

• Symbolism

• Propaganda

Multiple Choice

The image represents...

• Bias

• Symbolism

• Propaganda

Multiple Choice

What did the 24th amendment do?

• lowered the voting age

• abolished the fee to vote

• allowed foreign citizens to vote

• granted women the right to vote

Multiple Choice

What did the 15th amendment do?

• lowered the voting age

• abolished the fee to vote

• granted voting rights to all male citizens regardless of race

• granted women the right to vote

Multiple Choice

What is the fee to vote called?

• poll tax

• voters tax

• ballot tax

• income tax

Multiple Choice

What did the 19th amendment do?

• lowered the voting age

• abolished the fee to vote

• granted voting rights to all male citizens regardless of race

• granted women the right to vote

Multiple Choice

What did the 26th amendment do?

• lowered the voting age

• abolished the fee to vote

• granted voting rights to all male citizens regardless of race

• granted women the right to vote

Multiple Choice

What did the 14th amendment do?

• defined citizenship, increasing the amount of voters

• defined citizenship, decreasing the amount of voters

• lowered the voting age, increasing the amount of voters

• lowered the voting age, decreasing the amount of voters