Unit 6 Electoral Process and Civic Responsibility

Election Day is usually held in which month of the year?

• September

• October

• November

• December

In the US Election process, the acronym PAC stands for -

• Primary Accountability Council

• Political Action Committee

• Primary Audit Council

• People's Action Council

Paying taxes is an example of Civic Responsibility

• True
• False

Which series shows the correct sequence of steps to becoming President of the United States?

• Convention, Primary, General Election, Inauguration
• Primary, Convention, General Election, Electoral College Vote
• Primary, Electoral College Vote, General Election, Convention
• Primary, General Election, Inauguration, Electoral College Vote

What determines the number of electoral votes held by a state?

• The number of Senators the state has
• The number of members the state has in the House of Representatives
• The size of the state's TOTAL Congressional representation (Reps + Senators)
• The number of square miles in a state

Which is a government agency maintains information on those who could potentially join the military in the event of a crisis

• Secret Service

• Selective Service

• Armed Forces Recruitment

• Military drafting agency

Why should citizens vote?

• have their voice heard & register their opinion

• voting is good but not necessary

• it helps everyone see what kind of citizen you are

• it ensures that all voters get exactly the person they want in office

Which type of organization pools campaign contributions from members and then donates those funds to campaign for or against a candidate? They often represent a special interest group.

• Federal Bureau of Investigation

• Federal Election Commission

• Super PAC's (Political Action Committees)

• political parties

What is a type of communication that reaches many people at once such as tv, radio, and the Internet?

• Opinion poll

• mass media

• political opinion

• advertising

Which is a main role of political parties?

• taking over the government

• making sure only certain people can vote

• nominating candidates for office

• causing confusion