Elections Test Review

When a candidate uses names to make another candidate look bad, what type of propaganda is that?

• card stacking

• bandwagon

• name-calling

• glittering generalities

The two major parties today are _____________________

• the Democratic and Republican parties

• the Federalists and the Anti-federalists

• the Libertarians and the Green party

• the Constitution and the Whig party

How many electoral votes are needed to win the presidential election?

• 3

• 270

• 538

• half of the states

A person running for political office is called a ______________.

• Democrat

• nominee

• Republican

• candidate

Which amendment gave voting rights to any citizen 18 years of age or older?

• the 15th

• the 19th

• the 24th

• the 26th

What is the first step in the presidential election process?

• the general election

• the primary elections and caucuses

• declaring one's candidacy

• holding debates and campaigning as your party's candidate

When a famous person is shown supporting a candidate, what type of propaganda is being used?

• transfer

• testimonial

• bandwagon

• plain folks

What affects public opinion?

• mass media

• opinion polls

• government reports

• all of the above

What are the votes of the people called?

• popular votes

• electoral votes

• party votes

• real votes

The group of people who officially elect the president are called the _______________________.

• citizens

• Electoral College

• Senate

• Supreme Court