Political Participation and Process

Which of the following belong to the "life long classroom" that helps develop a person's political attitude?

• Parents

• Peers

• Religious beliefs

• All of the above

Analyze the political cartoon and give your best interpretation of the cartoonist's political attitude.

• The cartoonist is positive toward's the president's ideas and sees them as inventive and progressive.

• The cartoonist is negative toward's the president's ideas and sees them as rooted in fantasy.

• The cartoonist is neutral on the president's ideas and doesn't try to cast them in any particular light.

These people are calling on behalf of a political candidate. Why is this an example of traditional participation?

• Because their involvement can have a direct influence on the political process.

• Because their involvement will have no influence on the political process.

• Because the telephone is considered a traditional form of communication that is now outdated.

Which of these examples is NOT considered a form of online participation?

• Distributing information about a proposed law on a website.

• Posting a video on YouTube endorsing a mayoral candidate.

• Tweeting support for a protest movement.

• Mailing a letter to a local congressman asking him to propose new legislation.

What conclusion can be drawn from analyzing the chart?

• The majority of Americans take get involved in the political process through donating money to a campaign.

• Volunteering for a political campaign is the way that most baby boomers participate in politics.

• Attendance at political rallies has increased in the last decade.

• Casting a vote is the primary way that most Americans participate in government.

Which constitutional amendments made sure that America's voting populace included more than just wealthy white males? (Multiple Answers)

• 1st Amendment

• 15th Amendment

• 2nd Amendment

• 19th Amendment

According to historical data, which age group has been known to have the highest voter turnout?

• 18-24

• 25-44

• 45+

Which of the following can be contributing factors to low voter turnout in the United States?

• Lack of information, Experience, Residential Mobility and Income

• Elections held on random days of the week

• Taxes imposed by the king

• All of the above

general agreement.

• Concensus

• Constituent

• Fiscal

• Incumbant

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