Unit 4: US Political Parties and Politics Test

When it comes to the economy and taxes, conservatives want ___ and liberals want ___.

• lower taxes and less government involvement; higher taxes on wealthy and more government involvement 
• higher taxes on middle class and more government regulation; lower taxes and less government regulation
• full government regulation; minimal government regulation
• control of economy by corporations; control of economy by citizens

Which of the following is NOT a function of political parties?

• recruit candidates
• monitor officeholders
• create campaign slogans
• educate others about issues

What does a state's congressional representation determine?

• state's governor
• state's electoral votes
• state's population
• who wins the election

Which function BEST describes the purpose of Presidential debates?

• educating the electorate (voters) about campaign issues
• recruiting and nominating candidates
• monitoring the actions of officeholders
• helping candidates learn what is important to the opposing party 

This political party favors LOW taxes

• Republican

• Democrat

• Third Party

• All the above

Tea Party, Communist Party of US and Libertarian Party are examples of this

• Republican

• Democrat

• Third Party

• House Party

This phrase means " a group of people with similar views about government and politics."

• two party system
• candidate
• legislative branch
• political party

This term means "effort by a candidate to win an election"

• campaign
• political party
• running mate
• two party system

How many votes are needed to win a majority in the Electoral College?

• 100
• 270
• 435
• 538

When citizens vote in a presidential election, they are casting the - 

• electoral vote
• presidential vote
• popular vote
• executive vote