Civics Unit 4: Politics and Elections

All of the following are functions of political parties except...

• educating the electorate
• recruiting and nominating candidates
• helping monitor poll taxes
• monitoring the actions of officeholders

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

• Helping candidates learn what is important to the opposing party
• Recruiting and nominating candidates
• Monitoring the actions of officeholders
• Educating the electorate about campaign issues

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

• radio addresses
• mailings
• pamphlets
• platforms

One of the major influences of a third party is its ability to...

• introduce new ideas or press for a particular issue
• define itself in a way that wins majority support by appealing to the political center
• reflect both liberal and conservative views
• organize to win elections

In order to win an election, a major party is most likely to...

• propose cuts to popular programs
• appeal to the political center
• divide campaign funds between candidates equally
• orgnaize leaders of special interest groups

Which basic principle of government is represented by this statement.  People are the source of all government power.

• rule of law
• representative government
• consent of the governed
• federalism

What is the form of government where the citizens rule?

• dictatorship
• rule of law
• Democracy
• Monarchy

What do you call a document that sets up the current structure of government?

• Charter
• Declaration
• Constitution 
• Congress

Usually, what do most candidates need to win an election?

• majority
• plethora
• plurality
• super majority

Which of the following is the main event at a national convention?

• nominating a candidate for president
• raising money for the national election
• preparing TV and radio advertisements