RC#3-1: Political Parties and Elections

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

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

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

What role is this newspaper playing in the election?

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

Which service is provided by the media

• Candidate selection
• Identifying candidates
• Creating campaign materials
• Party platform writing

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

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

Which person is eligible to register to vote in the state of Virginia?

• Alyssa
• Ranjan
• Carla
• Rick

Before a person may vote, he/she must –

• register to vote
• pay a fee
• take a test
• have a job

A greater percentage of voters participate in –

• state elections
• local elections
• presidential elections
• congressional elections