A(n) ________________________________ is a group of persons who seek to control government through winning elections and holding public office.

• interest group

• political action committee

• political party

• 527 organization

What term describes the range of political views in our political system?

• political identification

• political spectrum

• political ideology

• political culture

State party organizations are broken into 3 levels, the first level is divided into ____________________________________.

• wards

• congressional districts

• precincts

• polling places

In a ______________________, only declared party members may vote.

• closed primary

• open primary

• blanket primary

• runoff primary

What term describes a political party's formal statements of basic principles, stands on major issues, and objectives?

• platform

• plank

• issue

• slogan

What system is used to elect the President and Vice President of the United States?

• Winner-Take-All System

• Plurality System

• Electoral College System

• Proportional Representational System

How many electoral votes are needed to become President of the United States?

• 100

• 270

• 435

• 538

What is a grant of money from the government called?

• loan

• subsidy

• refund

• none of these

Which of the following types of third parties are the longest lasting and are based on a particular set of beliefs?

• ideological

• single-issue

• economic protest

• splinter

When are voting rights denied?

• If someone has been convicted of a felony
• If someone has not paid their taxes
• If someone has not lived in a state for more than 60 days
• If someone is traveling outside of the country on Election Day