Unit 4--American Government Review

This map indicates that . . .

• the South dominates the electoral map

• the Northeast dominates the electoral map

• the States with the highest number of voters are mostly in the West

• the States with the highest number of votes are mostly in the Midwest.

This cartoon suggests that minor party candidates...

• are as likely to win as major party candidates

• have no real chance of winning elections.

• should not be included on ballots

• are all exactly the same come election

What does the map suggest about political parties?

• They had little effect in the Southwest

• They have had limited influence on elections in the past.

• They had strong regional support in this election.

• They only influenced presidential elections in the 1900s.

Which of the following general statements about interest groups is TRUE?

• Interest groups nominate candidates for public office.

• Interest groups do not exist in some states.

• Interest groups and political parties are the same thing.

• Interest groups try to influence the passage of new laws.

How are political parties and interest groups similar?

• They both represent people who join together to affect public policy

• They both nominate candidates for elected office.

• They both are concerned with a broad range of public policy issues.

• They both have national conventions every four years

How do the American people benefit MOST from public interest groups?

• Public interest groups provide their members with special access to elected officials.

• Public interest groups support causes that benefit many people, including those not in the group.

• Public interest groups appeal to people who want to share their thoughts on specific issues.

• Public interest groups make large contributions to political campaigns, regardless of political party.

The electoral system broke down in the election of 1800 because of the

• 12th Amendment.

• use of the national convention as a nominating device.

• rise of political parties.

• appearance of a presidential primary.

How many electoral college votes does Missouri have?

• 11

• 8

• 9

• 10

Which of the following would generally be considered a FALSE statement with regards to voting patterns?

• Urban areas often support Republican Candidates over Democratic Candidates

• Urban areas often support Democrats over Republicans

• Rural areas often vote Republican over Democrat

• Minorities often vote Democrat over Republican

What section of the Constitution discuss political parties?

• Article 2

• Political Parties are not mentioned in the Constitution

• Article 4

• Article 1