Political Process Test Review CE 5

Complete the graphic.

• A Helping monitor poll taxes

• B Voting for infirm supporters

• C Monitoring voting practices

• D Helping candidates win elections

Which headline best demonstrates a political party recruiting and nominating candidates?

• A: The Democratic Party Reveals Plan to Improve Education

• B: Both Political Parties Announce Top Picks for Presidential Candidates

• C: The Republican Party Accuses Representative Wilson of Tax Evasion

• D: The President Visits Virginia to Campaign for Senatorial Candidate

Which headline best demonstrates a political party monitoring the actions of officeholders?

• A The Republican Party Accuses Representative Wilson of Tax Evasion

• B The Democratic Party Reveals Plan to Improve Education

• C The President Visits Virginia to Campaign for Senatorial Candidate

• D Both Political Parties Announce Top Picks for Presidential Candidates

Presidential debates are an important part of the political process. Which function best describes the purpose of these debates?

• A Educating the electorate about campaign issues

• B Monitoring the actions of officeholders

• C Helping candidates learn what is important to the opposing party

• D Recruiting and nominating candidates

Where along the political spectrum do both political parties try to win votes?

• A 5

• B 4

• C 1

• D 2

How a political party feels on certain issues is stated in their —

• A pamphlets

• B mailings

• C platforms

• D radio addresses

Which third party revolved around Theodore Roosevelt in 1912?

• A Libertarian Party

• B Federalist Party

• C Progressive Party

• D Whig Party

What role is this newspaper playing in the election process?

• A Identifying candidates

• B Publishing editorials

• C Highlighting issues

• D Providing a forum for voters

Which media outlet would be the best at reaching all age groups?

• A Internet

• B Television

• C Newspaper

• D Radio

What conclusion can be drawn from the information displayed in the pie graphs?

• A Californians contribute the most to presidential candidates.

• B Candidates will only campaign in these states.

• C Candidates will not campaign in New York.

• D Individuals in Texas are not interested in politics.