Elections & Political Parties

When people don't turn out to vote because they don't care, it is known as what?

• Voter Apathy
• Ballot Fatigue
• Sleep-in Voters
• proCannot Voters

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 typically is _______ when reporting the news.

• Liberal
• Biased
• Conservative
• Unbiased

From the map, what can you infer about states voter registration laws?

• Most states have some laws in place
• All states have strict laws
• There are no voter registration laws in the United States
• States have discriminatory laws

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

• True
• False

A ballot used when people know they will be out of town on the day of the elections?

• Straight Ticket
• Butterfly Ballot
• Absentee Ballot
• Punch Card Ballot

Candidates for the larger political parties are chosen at party meetings called:

• the Electoral College
• delegates
• campaigns
• conventions

Which statement reflects Republican views on the role of government?

• Republicans favor less government, lower taxes, and greater person freedom.

• Republicans favor value-based governance, opposing excessive consumption, and unregulated competition.

• Republicans favor a national mass people's party, based on the working classes and against monopoly capitalism.

• Republicans favor more affordable health care, increased public funding for education, and an end to discrimination in all forms.

Which issue represents a basic disagreement between Democrats and Republicans?

• Whether monopoly capitalism should be replaced by state ownership

• Whether Americans should unite behind the nation against global terrorism

• Whether higher levels of taxation should be imposed to pay for more public services

• Whether current uses of natural resources should be radically replaced by a greater focus on future sustainability.

" We are stronger when we have an economy that works for everyone..middle class life within reach for more Americans..Healthcare is a right not a privilege."

Which political party would agree with this viewpoint?

• Democratic Party

• Green Party

• Libertarian Party

• Socialist Party