SOL Review #3

Political parties distribute literature about their candidates in order to -

• recruit individuals to run for office
• educate the electorate about campaign issues
• help new residents register to vote
• assist people in getting to their polling places

Which of the following is a function of political parties? 

• nominating qualified candidates
• protecting former presidents
• electing Supreme Court justices
• appointing diplomatic officials

In order to win an election, a major political party is likely to -

• appeal to the political center
• propose cuts to popular programs
• divide campaign funds between candidates equally
• organize leaders of special interest groups

This graph best reflects which fact about American voters?

• Independent voters help decide elections
• Union members vote for the Democratic party
• Business owners support the Republican party
• Political identification helps voters choose candidates

Which would best replace the question mark in the web?

• Recognizing bias
• Conducting voter surveys
• Holding debates
• Analyzing election results

What role is this newspaper playing in the election process?

• Identifying candidates 
• Highlighting issues
• Publishing editorials
• Providing a forum for voters

The main job of a Political Action Committee is to...

• Raise money for a candidate who supports the same views
• See that money is distributed equally among candidates
• Publicize a presidential candidate's ideas through the use of media
• Develop the party platform for the candidate's party

Which of these best explains the opinion?

• High campaign costs
• Expensive registration forms
• Influence of lobbyists
• Number of elections

What phrase best completes the diagram?

• State population
• Number of political districts
• Voter registration
• Number of state senators

How does the winner-take-all system effect presidential campaigning?

• Candidates target large states
• Candidates target small states
• Candidates target eastern states
• All states are targeted equally