Elections & Political Parties Test Review

What city was at the center of the fight for African American suffrage in 1965? 

• Atlanta
• Selma
• Detroit
• Chicago

Which of the following is NOT a primary function of political parties?

• recruit candidates
• monitor officeholders
• create campaign slogans
• educate others about issues

Which of the following is NOT a qualification to register to vote in VA?

• at least 18 years of age by the day of registration
• citizen of the US
• resident of VA and voting precinct
• at least 18 years of age by the day of the general election

A set of beliefs about political values, how a government should run, and how that government is involved in the role of a citizen’s life.

• Political Theory
• Political Ideology
• Political Socialization
• Political Parties

Someone who has mixed views other than those of the two major political parties.

• Third Party
• Libertarian
• Liberal
• Conservative

When it comes to gun control, conservatives are ___ and liberals are ___.

• anti- gun control; pro- gun control
• pro- gun control; anti-gun control
• neutral; against 
• advocates; dissenters

When it comes to immigration, conservatives want to ____ immigration laws and liberals want to ____ immigration laws.

• strengthen; loosen 
• loosen; strengthen
• eliminate; advocate
• keep; get rid of 

Favor less government regulation of the economy.

• Liberal
• Conservative

Favor greater government support for those in poverty.

• Liberal 
• Conservative

The role of a political party is to

• Nominate Candidates
• Influence presidents
• Organize packer parties
• Run school elections