Elections and Campaigns

What are the names of the two major political parties in the United States today?

• Democratic and Republican
• Democratic and Libertarian
• Socialist and Republican
• Socialist and Libertarian 

The statement below is from a political party platform.
We, the workers and our allies, need to take power from the hands of the wealthy few, their corporations, and their political operatives.
Which political party’s position is represented in the statement? 

• Communist
• Democratic
• Republican 
• Socialist 

Which spending increase would the Democratic Party likely support?

• Homeland Security
•  Space Exploration
• Education
• Military

In the modern political system, which issue represents a basic disagreement between Republicans and Democrats?

• The responsibilities of government 
• The frequency of national elections
• he legality of the U.S. Constitution 
• The support for the U.S. military soldier

Which is a constitutional requirement to run for Congress?

• U.S permanent resident 
• At least 25 years old
• At least 30 years old
• U.S citizen 

After serving as a U.S. Senator, Laura decided to run for governor of Florida. Liz, Laura’s opponent, claims in court that Laura is not qualified to run. A judge ruled in Liz’s favor. What is the basis for the lawsuit?

• a.  Laura has never owned land in Florida
• a.  Laura is not a Florida resident
• a.  Laura is not yet 40 years old
• a.  Laura has never voted

Who do lobbyists represent in their attempts to influence government?

•  Military officers
• Elected Officials
• Interest Groups
• Circuit Judges

Which example represents the media acting as watchdog?

• a.  A journalist discovers that an office holder held a hearing.
• A journalist discovers that an office holder accepted a bribe
• a.  A journalist discovers that an office holder decided to retire.
• a.  A journalist discovers that an office holder voted against a bill.

How might a political action committee influence government?

•  By reporting court procedures
• By making political contributions
• By investigating illegal business practices
• By raising funds to broadcast campaign advertisements.

Based on the government system in the United States, which individual activity is used to directly influence legislative decisions?

• Watching political debates on television
• Discussing political issues at work
• Collecting opinions for a yearbook
• Gathering signatures for a petition