22.5 weeks test review civics

A political party's issues are stated in it's _______________

• Commercial

• Bumper sticker

• Platform

• A political party summary

In order to win elections, political parties try to appeal to the political _____________________

• Left - Liberal

• Right - Conservative

• Center

• Young People

One of these is NOT a role of the media during an election.

• Identify the candidates

• Show different points of view

• Emphasize selected points of view

• Identify Propaganda

Laws that limit money given to candidates is known as ____

• Voter Registration Laws

• Campaign Finance Reform

• Political Action Laws

• Platform Reform Laws

The 3 factors that are used to predict who will vote are Age, Income and _______

• Education

• Where you live

• Home Ownership

• Gender

The main purpose of a Political Action Committee is to

• Chose a candidate to run for office

• Bring new issues to the front of candidates attention

• Raise public opinions of key issues

• Raise money for candidates who support their views

Mrs. Williams is handing out brochures that show what constitutional amendments are on the ballot. What function of political parties is this?

• monitoring officeholders

• educating the electorate

• recruiting candidates

• helping candidates win

The Democratic Party often calls Congressman Smith to make sure he is passing laws that help the party. Which function of political parties is this?

• educating the electorate about campaign issues

• recruiting candidates

• monitoring actions of officeholders

• helping candidates win elections

Which of the following is a similarity between political parties?

• They try to influence public policy

• They have the same party platforms

• They identify propaganda

• They revolve around a political personality

How many days before the election does voter registration close?

• 23

• 25

• 22

• 18