Unit Review: Political Parties and Elections

People who join together to pursue a common interest in influencing legislation are known as what?

• Political Action Committees (PAC's)
• Public Opinion
• Mass Media
• Interest Groups

The media does not influence public opinion by using bias, symbolism or propaganda.

• True
• False

A Political Party is?

• a supporter of a person, group, party, or cause, especially a person who shows a biased, emotional allegiance.
• a group of persons who seek to control government by winning elections and holding office.
• a person who favors a republican form of government.
• a group of like-minded individuals who like to party.

Which of the following IS NOT something a party can do?

• Nominate a candidate

• Inform supporters

• Act as a watchdog

• Elect representatives

What are two major political parties in the United States?

• Libertarian and Republican

• Democrat and Republican

• Republican and Green

• Democrat and Revolutionist

Which IS NOT a characteristic of a non-voter?

• Male

• Low income

• College Degree

• Under the age of 35

What type of crime can cause people to lose their right to vote?

• Drug crimes

• Misdemeanors

• Felonies

• Fraud

How many electoral votes are needed to win the Presidency?

• 100

• 178

• 270

• 520

All of the following are functions of political parties except...

• educating the electorate
• recruiting and nominating candidates
• helping monitor poll taxes
• monitoring the actions of officeholders

Presidential debates are an important part of the political process.  Which function best describes the purpose of these debates?

• Helping candidates learn what is important to the opposing party
• Recruiting and nominating candidates
• Monitoring the actions of officeholders
• Educating the electorate about campaign issues