Patrick CE8a Political Process and Parties

Open Ended

Why do you think political parties are important in a democracy like the United States?

Multiple Choice

Which group supported a strong central government during the beginning of America's two-party system?

• Federalists

• Anti-Federalists

• Democrats

• Republicans

Multiple Choice

Which leader is associated with the Federalist party?

• Alexander Hamilton

• Thomas Jefferson

• James Madison

• John Adams

Multiple Select

Which of the following are functions of political parties?

• Recruiting and nominating candidates

• Educating the people about campaign issues

• Helping candidates win elections

• Organizing debates between candidates

Open Ended

Explain how the functions of political parties help citizens participate in the political process.

Fill in the Blank

In the United States, the two major political parties are ___ and ___.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a similarity between political parties?

• Organized to win elections

• Influence public policies

• Reflect only liberal views

• Appeal to the center of the political spectrum

Open Ended

How are differences between political parties expressed during elections?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a characteristic of third parties in the United States?

• They often introduce new ideas or press for a particular issue

• They are always the majority party

• They never revolve around a political personality

• They do not have any influence on elections

Fill in the Blank

Political campaigns often require voters to evaluate information to make ___ decisions about candidates.

Multiple Select

Which of the following are strategies for evaluating campaign speeches, advertisements, and literature?

• Separating fact from opinion

• Ignoring sources

• Detecting bias

• Identifying propaganda

Open Ended

What role does mass media play in elections?

Open Ended

Explain how media influences political campaigns and the decision-making process of voters.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of identifying candidates in an election?

• Comparing the platforms of Obama and Romney

• Analyzing media coverage

• Detecting bias in advertisements

• Evaluating sources

Multiple Choice

Which of the following issues are being emphasized in the media, as shown in the images?

• Littering and taxes

• Education and healthcare

• Sports and entertainment

• Technology and innovation

Open Ended

How do political cartoons and editorials contribute to shaping public opinion?

Multiple Select

Which of the following are ways the media can broadcast different points of view?

• Panel discussions

• Solo speeches

• Debates

• Interviews

Open Ended

Why does running for political office cost so much?

Fill in the Blank

One effect of high campaign costs is to give an advantage to ___ individuals who run for office.

Open Ended

What are two major outcomes of campaign finance reform as discussed in the slides?

Multiple Choice

Which constitutional amendment gave women the right to vote in the United States?

• 15th Amendment

• 19th Amendment

• 23rd Amendment

• 24th Amendment

Fill in the Blank

The 26th Amendment lowered the legal voting age from 21 to ___

Multiple Choice

Which of the following were outcomes of the Voting Rights Act of 1965?

• Lowered the voting age to 18

• Outlawed poll taxes

• Outlawed discrimination against minorities trying to vote

• Gave women the right to vote

Open Ended

Explain how legislation and constitutional amendments have expanded voting rights in the United States over time.

Open Ended

Why is voting considered a basic responsibility of citizenship?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a requirement to register to vote in Virginia?

• Citizen of the United States

• Resident of Virginia and Precinct

• 18 years of age by day of general election

• Registered member of a political party

Open Ended

How did the results of the Election of 1788 influence the development of America's political party system?

Multiple Choice

What were the main differences between Federalists and Anti-Federalists at the beginning of America's two-party system?

• Federalists supported a strong central government, while Anti-Federalists favored strong state governments and a Bill of Rights.

• Federalists wanted a Bill of Rights for all people, while Anti-Federalists opposed it.

• Federalists supported the British monarchy, while Anti-Federalists supported independence.

• Federalists wanted to abolish the Constitution, while Anti-Federalists wanted to keep it.