RC#3-1: Political Parties and Elections

RC#3-1: Political Parties and Elections

6th - 8th Grade

13 Qs

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RC#3-1: Political Parties and Elections

RC#3-1: Political Parties and Elections

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6th - 8th Grade

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13 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why do political parties monitor officeholders?
To ensure that the officeholders are not monitored by the opposing party
Because federal laws required them to monitor officeholders
To ensure that the officeholders enact policies that align with the party’s beliefs
Because most states require political parties to monitor officeholders

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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Based on this campaign message, what role is the Green Party playing in the political process?
Pushing for action on a particular issue
Introducing a new idea
Backing a candidate who split from a major party
Seeking financial support

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What kind of party system characterizes the American political process?
A two-party system
A three-party system
A four-party system
A six-party system

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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What role is this newspaper playing in the election?
Highlighting issues
Identifying candidates
Publishing editorials
Proving a forum for voters

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which service is provided by the media
Candidate selection
Identifying candidates
Creating campaign materials
Party platform writing

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

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The cartoonist feels that the high cost of getting elected has –
given an advantage to poor individuals
led to efforts to reform campaign   finance laws
led to more fundraising activities
given special interest groups increased influence

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

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Based on this graph, which statement is most accurate?
The number of college- and non-college-educated voters increased between 1972 and 2004.
The percentage of voter turnout remained the same for both groups between 1972 and 2004.
The number of registered voters in both groups decline each year in all elections
The college-educated voters were more likely to vote than non-college-educated voters

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