Political Process Unit Review

Political Process Unit Review

8th Grade

25 Qs

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Political Process Unit Review

Political Process Unit Review

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8th Grade

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25 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

Selecting people to run for office represents which job of political parties?
watchdog
nominating
informing the public
spoiler

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

Political parties distribute literature about their candidates in order to-
recruit individuals to run for office
help new residents register to vote
educate the electorate about campaign issues
assist people in getting to their polling place

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

Issue-oriented special interest groups have increased influence in elections.  This is a result of-
campaign finance reform
parties
democracy
rising campaign costs

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

The Electoral College is used to elect the-
president and vice president
United States Representatives
United States Senators
Governors and Lt. Governors

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

Samantha recently watched a documentary on the Discovery Channel.  She learned that members of Congress do not have term limits.  She becomes very upset by this news and joins an interest group focused on establishing term limits for elected officials  Her actions are an an example of ways individuals can-
participate in the Electoral College process
increase public awareness about political issues
influence public policy
use the mass media to impact legislation

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

Which group tends to vote more than others?
young
uneducated
poor
wealthy

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

The media influences public policy in all the following ways except-
broadcasts candidates voting records
focus attention on selected issues
broadcasts opposing points of view
tells people who to vote for

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