Democrats are accusing President Trump of working with Russia on the election. What function are the Democrats fulfilling?

Monitor actions of officeholders

All political parties share four similarities. Which is NOT a similarity we discussed?

They write platforms to reflect their views.

Appeal to the majority of people.

What qualifications do you need to register to vote in Virginia?

US citizen, 18 years old, live in VA

Legal alien, 21 years old, live in VA

US citizen, 21 years old, live in any state

US citizen, 18 years old, live in any state

What are the two reasons why people fail to vote?

Failed to register; Lack of interest

Too busy; Don't know where to vote

Don't like the candidates; Failed to register

What is an absentee ballot?

Voting without going to the polls

In what way can the news media impact an election?

identify the candidate and broadcast different views to inform the public

they can decline to put politics on the broadcast

they can tell you which candidate to choose

The Electoral College's primary function in politics is to-

cast the official vote for the winning candidate in the Presidential election

cast the official vote for the winning candidate for senator

assist the candidates with the election process

What would be the best title for the following bullet point statements? * organize to win elections * influence public policy * Reflect both liberal and conservative views *Defining themselves in a way that appeals to the political center

Similarities between political parties

Characteristics of third parties

Differences between political parties

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

Educating the electorate about campaign issues

Helping candidates learn what is important to the opposing party

Recruiting and nominating candidates

Monitoring the actions of officeholders

What is the purpose of the Electoral College?

Elect the President of the United States.

Provide opportunities for kids to attend school.

Select a baseball team to play in the College World Series.

How is a states number of electoral votes determined?

By the number of representatives plus 2 senators in each state

By the number of Republicans and Democrats in each state

Predicting the outcome of an election is best measured by

Polling a portion of the general population

Counting how many people show up at rallies

Why must candidates pay attention to small states?

In a close race, the electoral votes of small states matter.

In a close race, its nice to pay attention to small states.

Candidates don't want to be biased.

Small states have the most electoral votes.

How does the winner takes all system affect campaigning?

candidates target eastern states

candidates target western states

Why are 3rd parties important?

They win presidential elections.

Part 2: 2019 Civics and Economics Sol Review (PMS) Community Service to Political Parties and the Electoral College

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Volunteering in a nursing home, to help improve public health and the environment are considered ways to participate in community service.

True

False

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What type of political system do we have in the United States?

Two party system

Multi-party system

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Before your parents voted for Virginia governor, what did they have to do?

Go to their polling place

Sign a petition

Register

Pay their taxes

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is NOT a function of a political party?

Recruit and nominate candidates

Help candidates win elections

Monitor officeholders

Try to make other parties lose

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

When the Republicans selected Ed Gillespie to run for VA governor what function are they fulfilling?

Help candidate win

Recruit and nominate candidates

Educate the electorate

Monitor officholders

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

When President Obama attended a rally for Democratic nominee Ralph Northam, what function was he fulfilling?

Help candidates win election

Recruit and nominate candidates

Educate the electorate

Monitor officeholders

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

If your parents got phone calls and postcards about the Republican candidate Dave LaRock before the elections, what function was the Republican party fulfilling?

Help candidate win

Monitor officeholders

Recruit candidate

Educate the electorate

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Part 2: 2019 Civics and Economics Sol Review (PMS) Community Service to Political Parties and the Electoral College

66 questions

Volunteering in a nursing home, to help improve public health and the environment are considered ways to participate in community service.

What type of political system do we have in the United States?

Before your parents voted for Virginia governor, what did they have to do?

What is NOT a function of a political party?

When the Republicans selected Ed Gillespie to run for VA governor what function are they fulfilling?

When President Obama attended a rally for Democratic nominee Ralph Northam, what function was he fulfilling?

If your parents got phone calls and postcards about the Republican candidate Dave LaRock before the elections, what function was the Republican party fulfilling?

Democrats are accusing President Trump of working with Russia on the election. What function are the Democrats fulfilling?

Both Republicans and Democrats want to win votes from what part of the political spectrum?

Who are the electorate?

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