Unit 2 Political Participation

People not affiliated with any major or minor parties are known as 

•   Literate
•  Political efficacy
•  Independents
•   Electorate

The opposite of political apathy would be

•   Independents
•  Political efficacy
•  Literate
•   Electorate

If you vote two different parties in the same election, how would do you vote 

•  Split ticket
• Independently
• Straight ticket
• gender noting

If you vote primarily because of party loyalty, how would do you vote 

• a.  Split ticket
• Independently
• a.  Straight ticket
• gender noting

Who has the lowest voter turnout  

• elderly
• 18 year old
• women(25-50)
• men(25-50)

  How many Electoral College votes do you need to win 

• 270
• 435
• 535
• 100

Which of the following is not a functions of the major parties in United States politics 

• providing a mechanism for the conduct of government.
• insuring the good performance of their elected candidates.
• nominating candidates for office.
• supporting split-ticket voting.

Which of the following statements about Anti-Federalists is FALSE?

• Led by Thomas Jefferson
• They called for a strict interpretation of the Constitution
• A strong national government was of great concern to them.  
• They were generally supported by farmers.

Why would a person join one of the major political party?

• personal choice
• economic status
• State law
• Federal law

Which of the following was used by some States  to limited voting rights Except :

• poll tax
• literacy test
• grandfather clause
• impeachment