Unit 6 Campaigns & Elections

Which political party believes the the government's role is to protect individual rights?

• Libertarian

• Democrat

• Socialist

• Republican

What must a citizen do before they are able to vote in an election?

• register for the selective service

• take the oath of allegiance

• register to vote

• contribute to the common good

Which spending increase would the Republican Party most likely support?

• Healthcare

• Education

• Military

• Environmental

The 15th, 19th and 24th amendments have impacted __________

• the increase in the number of people who can vote.

• the increase in people running for office.

• the decrease in the number of people who sign up for selective service.

• the decrease in laws passed by Congress.

What is suffrage?

• a political party

• the right to be a citizen

• the right to vote

• how someone gets elected to office

Amendments 15, 19, 24 & 26 are voting right amendments that impact the voting rights of _____________________.

• liberals

• women

• senior citizens

• minority groups

The _____________ party believes that the government should be big enough to support healthcare and public education and improve people's lives.

• Democratic

• Republican

• Libertarian

• Socialist

Interest groups use ____________ to influence those in government.

• candidates

• ballots

• senators

• lobbyists

Which age group typically has the LOWEST voter turnout rate?

• 46 -64

• 65 - 74

• 25 - 44

• 18-25

The 26th amendment allowed ______ year old adults to vote.

• 21

• 18

• 25

• 16