Political Process Review

What determines the number of electoral college votes a state receives?

• Congressional Representation

• State population

• State size

• State importance

Which of the following is true about third parties? (Select 2)

• They usually win elections

• They rarely win elections, but can draw votes from other candidates

• They focus on a wide variety of issues

• They usually focus one or two particular issues

Where does a political party state their goals?

• On the news

• Presidential debates

• The party platform

• Campaign rallies

Which is NOT a similarity between political parties?

• The party platforms

• Reflect liberal and conservative beliefs

• Influence public policy

• Appeal to the political center

Where can you register to vote in Virginia?

• The DMV

• Designated locations

• The registrars office

• All of the above

Which is NOT a function of a political party?

• Separate fact from opinion

• Recruit a nominate candidates

• Organize to win elections

• Monitor the actions of office holders

Which of the following people is most likely to vote? (Select 2)

• Mike, an 18 year old high school graduate with no job

• Mellane, a 42 year old with a PhD.

• Eduardo, a 60 year old business owner making over $100,000 a year

• Edris, a 28 year old who did not finish high school

Who do political parties try to appeal to?

• The media

• People on the far right

• People on the far left

• The political center

Which of the following will have the highest voter turn out?

• The Virginia Gubernatorial election

• Local government general election

• Presidential election

• American Idol

The electoral college favors the US having a...

• Two party system

• Three party system

• Multi-Party system

• No political parties