Unit 2 Public Participation A

Who did the founding fathers believe a voter should be?

• White men and women

• All U.S. citizens

• Persons of the same religion

• White, male property owners

What is the course of action a government takes in response to an issue or problem called?

• Public policy

• Lobbying

• Public opinion

• Propaganda

What legislation gave women the right to vote?

• 15th amendment

• 18th amendment

• 19th amendment

• 20th amendment

What is political socialization?

• political values are passed to the next generation

• public attitudes toward government are measured and reported

• the use of private property is regulated by the government

• governments communicate with each other

Which of the following is available only to members of a specific political party?

• Closed Primary

• Open Primary

• Nomination Convention

• Run-off Primary

Which correctly identifies today’s voter requirements?

• Be U.S citizens, at least 18 years old, and a resident of the state they vote in

• Meet specific literacy requirements and be at least 21 years old

• Be familiar with each candidate and be informed on the issues before voting

• Be natural born citizens of the U.S. and be at least 21 years old

Who keeps records of political contributions?

• Political Action Committee

• Voting Rights Act Commission

• Federal Election Commission

• Political Parties

Which presidential candidate embraced the donkey after being called a “jackass”?

• Thomas Jefferson

• Andrew Johnson

• Andrew Jackson

• John Q. Adams

Typical voter qualifications include the following EXCEPT

• literacy test

• citizenship

• Residency

• Age

What is a party’s statement of principles, beliefs, and positions on vital issues?

• Convention

• Platform

• Ticket

• Caucus