Political Process Review

All of the following are predictors of voting EXCEPT -

• Age

• Income

• Gender

• Education

What can you find in a political parties PLATFORM?

• People who have been President from that party

• That parties beliefs and opinions

• The parties bank account

• A little goose wearing a hat

Rising campaign costs give an advantage to what type of people?

• Poor

• Young

• Old

• Wealthy

What is the constitutional purpose of the Electoral College?

• Educate the electorate

• Teach senators how to do a good job

• Elect the President and Vice President

• Share different points of view

Which election is more likely to have a higher voter turnout?

• Presidential

• Congressional

• Mayoral

• Gubernatorial

A winner-take-all system leads to the targeting of-

• Small states

• Southern states

• Densely populated states

• Northern states

Where do candidates get money to run for office?

• Go Fund Me

• Fundraising

• Friends and family

• It falls out of the sky

All of the following are requirements to vote EXCEPT -

• Resident of VA

• Citizen of the United States

• 16 years old on election day

• Registered 22 days before the election

Both political parties try to win votes from -

• Republicans

• Democrats

• Moderates

• Children

Although they usually don't win elections _______ are important because they introduce new ideas.

• Republicans

• Democrats

• Candidates

• Third Parties