Sessoms CE.5 Civics Review (2019)

Third parties often revolve around a(n) ___________.

• elected officials

• the President

• the media

• a political personality

Which choice is the only difference between political parties

• organize to win elections

• the party's platform is reflected in campaigning

• influence public policy

• define themselves around the political center

The winner-take-all system in the Electoral College leads to.....

• the targeting of densely populated states for campaigning

• an equal number of electors for each state

• frequent ties in elections

• the targeting of the least populated states for campaigning

A candidate who receives the majority of the electoral votes is declared the President. What number is the majority?

• 269

• 270

• 271

• 272

The political cartoon implies the PAC's (political action committees)---

• are not an important source of funding (money) for campaigns

• organize a candidates speaking schedule

• handle all of the candidates communications

• are an important source of funding (money) for campaigns

Political parties distribute literature and handouts about their candidates in order to---

• recruit individuals to run for office

• educate voters about campaign issues

• help new residents to vote

• assist people in getting to their polling places

Elected officeholders use the mass media to---

• give their opponents equal exposure

• serve as fundraisers

• communicate with the public

Why do third parties often exist?

• to give everyone a chance to vote

• to represent the views of the majority

• to introduce new ideas

• to represent foreigners (non citizens)

How are the electors for each state chosen for the Electoral College process?

• by the governor of each state

• by Congress

• by appointed officials in the political party in each state

• by the popular vote of the states

A race between candidates for public office is a---

• contest

• campaign

• primary election

• electorate