Unit 06 Political Processes Notes

Multiple Select

Which of the following are elected to four-year terms in Virginia? Select all that apply

• Governor

• Lt. Governor

• Governors Cabinet

• Attorney General

Open Ended

What are the two houses of the General Assembly?

Multiple Choice

What title is best for the chart?

• Local Courts

• VA Courts

• Federal Courts

• National Courts

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the difference between the national and state government?

• The state government is supreme

• The national government is supreme.

• The state governments are able to deny certain powers.

• The national government controls the concurrent powers

Multiple Choice

What can be inferred about the cartoon? Remember POPES

• Federal mandates usually help support the state government.

• The states request too much support from the federal government.

• There is tension between the states and the federal government because of federal mandates.

• The states are grateful for the support provided by federal mandates and the federal government

Multiple Choice

In Federalist Papers number 10, Madison warns against the dangers of factions. How does the federal system help address these concerns?

• By eliminating the need for political parties all together

• Giving state governments unlimited power to suppress factions

• Creating a large republic making it difficult for factions

• By directing power in the national government to control factional disputes between national and state governments

Multiple Select

REVIEW:

Which of the following impacts and shapes legislation?

• Individuals

• Interest Groups

• Current Problems or Issues

• Expressed and Implied Powers

Multiple Select

REVIEW: At the state level, what do cabinet secretaries, agencies, and regulatory boards do?

• Admisiter Laws

• Execute Laws

• Provide Services

• Determine if laws are unconstitutional

Multiple Select

How are Virginia Local and State governments similar?

• They both have the power to tax

• They both have the power of Judicial Review

• They both have supreme power over the national government

• They both have legislative, executive, and judicial powers

Multiple Choice

REVIEW: What makes counties different from cities and towns in VA?

• Counties have councils not boards of supervisors

• Counties are located within cities and not independent

• Counties have boards of supervisors not councils

• Counties do not have legislative powers but cities and towns do

Multiple Select

What is similar between cities, towns, and counties?

• They each have the power to levy and collect taxes

• All must have a mayor elected by the citizens

• All have supreme power over the national government

• All hire a manager to oversee the local government

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manager

elected council

board of supervisors

clerk

Multiple Select

In Virginia, every locality is required to elect which of the following? Select 4

• Sheriff

• Manager

• Clerk of Circuit Court

• Treasurer

• Commissioner of Revenue

Multiple Choice

A local government decides to improve flood defenses after learning about a new state law on disaster preparedness. Which level of government is influencing this decision

• State government

• National Government

• Local only

• International Organizations

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a source of funding?

• Federal funding

• International Funds

• Natural Resource Revenue

• Revenue from tribal enterprises

Multiple Choice

One of the MAIN functions of cities, towns, and counties is to____

• provide services to their residents

• pass legislation at the federal level

• enforce ordinances to prevent crime

• implement and collect taxes to pay the elected officials

Multiple Choice

When are general elections held in Virginia

• First Monday in November

• First Tuesday in November

• Second Tuesday in November

• Last Tuesday in November

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school board

manager

elected council

board of supervisors

Open Ended

Pick a vehicle to race in from the options shown. Why did you choose this vehicle?

Open Ended

What are political parties?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is typically viewed as the conservative party in the United States?

• Democratic Party

• Green Party

• Republican Party

• Libertarian Party

Fill in the Blank

The term ___ is used to describe someone who is usually open to change and progress, and might favor more government control.

Multiple Select

Which of the following are examples of third parties in the United States?

• Green Party

• Republican Party

• Libertarian Party

• Democratic Party

Open Ended

Explain how propaganda can influence public opinion in politics.

Multiple Choice

Which term describes a person currently holding political office?

• Candidate

• Incumbent

• Political Action Committee

• Registrar

Fill in the Blank

The total number of votes received from voters is called the ___.

Open Ended

Explain the difference between the popular vote and the electoral vote in U.S. presidential elections.

Fill in the Blank

Congressional Representation is determined by adding the number of ___ and ___ in Congress.

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Open Ended

What do you know about political parties?

Open Ended

What are some similarities and differences between the Republican and Democratic parties in the United States?

Fill in the Blank

A ___ system characterizes the American political process.

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Match

Match the following key terms regarding Political Parties with their correct meaning.

• Political Party

• Two-Party System

• Third Party

• Political Platform

People with many shared interests who join together to help candidates they support win elections

A system of government in which two parties compete for political power

A political party that typically focuses on a key issue that challenges the two major parties

A series of statements expressing the party's principles, beliefs, and positions on election issues

• People with many shared interests who join together to help candidates they support win elections

• A system of government in which two parties compete for political power

• A political party that typically focuses on a key issue that challenges the two major parties

• A series of statements expressing the party's principles, beliefs, and positions on election issues

Multiple Select

All of the following are functions of political parties.

• Recruiting and nominating candidates

• Preparing a national budget

• Helping candidates win elections

• Educating the electorate about campaign issues

• Monitoring actions of officeholders

Multiple Choice

When Democrat Hillary Clinton was chosen to run for President over Democrat Bernie Sanders, this was an example of what party function? 

• Monitoring actions of office holders
• Helping Candidates win elections 
• Recruiting and Nominating Candidates
• Educating People about Campaign issues

Multiple Select

All of the following are functions of political parties.

• Recruiting and nominating candidates

• Preparing a national budget

• Helping candidates win elections

• Educating the electorate about campaign issues

• Monitoring actions of officeholders

Multiple Choice

The United States has a _________ party political system.

• One

• Two

• Three

• Multiple

Multiple Choice

In all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall enjoy the right to a speedy and public trial, by impartial jury of the State…

- Article VI, United States Constitution

This quote from the United States Constitution best applies to which clause of the Preamble?

• Provide for the common defense

• Establish Justice

• Form a more perfect union

• D.   Promote the general  

        welfare

Fill in the Blank

Republicans are more ____, while Democrats are more ____

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Open Ended

What casts the official vote for President?

Multiple Choice

Which governing body can propose amendments to the Constitution of Virginia?

• House of Representatives

• General Assembly

• United States Senate

• Board of Supervisors

Open Ended

What is an incumbent?

Multiple Choice

The media includes all EXCEPT:

• Political donations

• The Internet

• Newspapers

• Radio

Fill in the Blank

Who was the most recent REPUBLICAN presidential candidate?

Fill in the Blank

Who was the most recent DEMOCRATIC presidential candidate?

Multiple Choice

What is the purpose of op-ed pieces?

• To express the opinions of columnists and guest writers

• To provide factual information about political campaigns

• To analyze the reliability of information sources

• To detect bias in mass media

Multiple Choice

CE. 5c Identify candidates, emphasize the issues, write editorials, political cartoons, op-ed pieces, broadcast different points of view... these are all....

• functions of political parties
• stated in a party's platform
• mass media roles in elections
• similarities in political parties

Multiple Choice

The Republican party reported that Senator Bob did not pay his taxes on time. Which political party function is being fulfilled?

• recruiting and nominating candidates

• educating the electorate

• helping candidates in elections

• monitoring actions of office holders

Multiple Choice

The Democratic party wants Dwayne Johnson to run for public office. Which function of political parties is being fulfilled?

• recruiting and nominating candidates

• educating the electorate

• helping candidates win elections

• monitoring the actions of office holders

Multiple Choice

What is a state?

• A form of government in which "supreme power" is held by the people and the people they elect to represent them

• One of fifty territories in the United States that have the power to govern themselves.

• A large area of land with a particular type of climate and vegetation.

• A period of time in which a person or group is in control of a country or region.

Multiple Choice

How many branches of government do state governments have?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

• 5

Match

Match the following types of courts to the correct description

• Appellate Court

• District Court

• Federal Courts

Any court of law in the United States that hears appeals of previous cases.

A state court where trials are held.

Courts run by the federal government

• Any court of law in the United States that hears appeals of previous cases.

• A state court where trials are held.

• Courts run by the federal government

Dropdown

Although the federal government cannot ​

Select answer

states to change their laws, they can ​

Select answer

states to change their laws like they did with the drinking age.



To get states to raise the drinking age from 18 to ​

Select answer

, the federal government told the states that they would no longer give them ​

Select answer

to take care of and repair their ​

Select answer

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Multiple Choice

What is the legislative body for COUNTIES called?

• The Board of Supervisors

• The City Council

• The County Administrator

• The General Assembly

Multiple Choice

What is the legislative body for CITIES called?

• The Town Council

• The Manager

• The City Council

• The School Board

Multiple Choice

The legislative branch of government in Virginia is known as-

• Congress
• General Assembly
• Supreme Court
• House of Delegates

Multiple Choice

The bicameral legislature in Virginia includes what 2 houses?

• House of Senate and House of Representatives
• Senate and Governor
• Congress and House of Representatives
• House of Delegates and VA Senate

Multiple Choice

Who is the head of the executive branch in the state of Virginia?

• Governor
• Justice
• President
• Senator

Multiple Choice

Running for political office is expensive.

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

Another effect of rising campaign costs is that ______ individuals have the advantage.

• low socioeconomic

• wealthy

• patriotic

• experienced

Multiple Choice

Which Supreme Court case allowed wealthy individuals, businesses, and unions to donate unlimited amounts of money to super PACs?

• Marbury v Madison

• Brown v Board of Education

• Citizens United v FEC

• Super PACs v FEC

Multiple Choice

the fundraising arm of an interest group is called a

• issue oriented special interest group

• fundraiser

• political action committee

• campaign finance

Multiple Choice

What was a significant impact of the Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission decision?

• It limited the amount of money interest groups could spend on lobbying

• It allowed for the creation of Super PACs

• It banned corporate donations to political campaigns

• It established term limits for Congress members

Multiple Choice

• A

• B

• C

• D

Fill in the Blank

Voters need to be able to detect __________ and evaluate ___________________ when watching campaign ads and listening to speeches

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Multiple Choice

Which first amendment freedom allows citizens to communicate with government officials to influence government actions?

• The freedom of speech
• The right to assemble peacefully
• The right to petition

• The right to bear arms

Multiple Choice

Which group has the advantage when running for political office?

• Wealthy

• Young

• Lobbyist

• Educated

Multiple Choice

What has made it increasingly difficult to run for political office?

• How much time it takes

• Getting people to support the candidate

• How much money it costs

• Having to have a masters degree to run

Multiple Choice

Who could vote when the Constitution was written?

• Adult white men who owned property

• Universal suffrage

• All white men

• The wealthy

Multiple Choice

Gave Black men the right to vote

• 12th Amendment

• 15th Amendment

• 19th Amendment

• 24th Amendment

Multiple Choice

A tax of a fixed amount per person and payable as a requirement for the right to vote

• Literacy Test

• Poll Tax

• Grandfather Clause

• Voter ID law

Multiple Choice

Women's Suffrage

• 15th Amendment

• 17th Amendment

• 19th Amendment

• 26th Amendment

Multiple Choice

The 15th, 19th, 23rd, 24th and 26th amendments all provided or protected ___________________ for various groups of Americans

• due process

• the amendment process

• voting rights

• responsibilities of a citizen

Multiple Choice

Citizens 18 years of age can vote

• 15th amendment

• 19th amendment

• 26th amendment

• 23rd amendment

Multiple Choice

This amendment lets Washington residents vote for president

• 26th amendment

• 24th amendment

• 19th amendment

• 23rd amendment

Multiple Choice

This amendment lets citizens of all races and colors vote

• 19th amendment

• 15th amendment

• 24th amendment

• 5th amendment

Multiple Choice

This amendment gives women full voting rights.

• 15th amendment

• 19th amendment

• 24th amendment

• 12th amendment

Multiple Choice

You have learned about poll taxes. What group of people did this usually stop from voting?

• African Americans

• Women

• Immagrants

• Emmigrants

Multiple Choice

Associated with liberals, this political party has a more progressive ideology. They believe the government should play a more active role in the lives of its citizens.

• Democrats
• Republicans
• Reactionary
• Radical

Multiple Choice

Associated with conservatives, this political party holds onto its traditional values. They favor lower tax rates and believe the government should play less of a role in the lives of its citizens.

• Democrat
• Republican
• Reactionary
• Radical

Fill in the Blank

Campaign finance reform are laws that attempt to ____________ how much money individuals can contribute to political candidates and campaigns.

Open Ended

Which Amendment gave African American men the right to vote?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is election day in Virginia?

• Second Tuesday in November
• First Tuesday

• First Wednesday in November
• Last Monday in October

Multiple Choice

In most states, how are electoral votes awarded?

• Split evenly between all candidates

• Given to the candidate chosen by the state legislature

• Winner-takes-all based on the popular vote in that state

• Randomly selected by poll watchers

Open Ended

What is one new vocabulary word you learned today related to political processes, and how would you use it in a sentence?

Open Ended

What questions do you still have about political processes after today's lesson?