Unit 8: The Election Process and Civic Responsibility

How did George Washington feel about political parties?

• He believed they were necessary so that people could make more informed decisions

• He believed they were necessary to prevent too many candidates from being on the ballot

• He warned against them so that the people could have a true voice in the system

• He warned against them because they would cause too much conflict & divide the people

Why does the federal government set limits on direct campaign contributions?

• To create public funding for third parties

• To increase the contributions of soft money

• To remove corruption from electoral politics

• To limit the speech of candidates

How many electoral votes are needed in the 2024 election to win?

• 270

• 435

• 200

• 100

Which normally describes the political party system in the United States?

• Mono-partisan

• Bipartisan

• Republic of parties

• Coalition of parties

What is the main purpose of lobbying?

• To persuade lawmakers to pass laws in the best interest of their group

• To prepare any flyers or posters for a nominee to public office

• To drive the congressional representatives back into session

• To send notices to the President regarding the laws that interest them

Winning a presidential election is a four step process. Which of the following are the steps in the correct order?

• National Convention, Primary/caucus, Midterm Election, Electoral College

• Primary/caucus, Midterm Election, General Election, Electoral College

• Primary/caucus, National Convention, General Election, Electoral College

• National Convention, General Election, Electoral College, House of Representatives votes

What word best describes someone who is to the right on the political ideology spectrum?

• Liberal

• Moderate

• Radical

• Conservative

What is the main purpose of a political action committee (PAC)?

• Finance team-building activities

• Create a system for public funding of elections

• Raise and donate money to candidates and political parties

• Set limits on campaign contributions

In Georgia, which of the following is a requirement for voting?

• Property owner

• Must declare your political party affiliation

• At least 16 years old

• Be registered to vote at least 30 days prior to the election day

Public opinion is shaped by

• family

• media

• peers

• All of the above