SOL CE 5: The Political Process Bonus Review

Political parties have all of the following functions except?

• Help candidates win elections by raising money for campaigns.

• Recruit and nominate candidates for office.

• Appoint members to the House of Representatives.

• Monitor the actions of officeholders.

Political parties are similar in all of the following ways EXCEPT?

• Organize at the national, state, and local levels.

• Reflect both liberal and conservative views.

• Appeal to the political center in order to win elections.

• Hold similar views on most important campaign issues.

What is a party platform?

• A list of candidates that a party has nominated for office.

• The collection of views a party has on important campaign issues.

• The place a candidate stands during a debate.

• The amount of money that has been raised to support a candidate.

Third Parties are important to elections because they...

• Often win the elections that they participate in.

• Have a larger membership than the Republican or Democratic Party.

• Raise the most money for their campaigns.

• Introduce new ideas and focus on a particular issue.

What would be the most unbiased source for information on a candidate?

• His voting record while in office.

• A campaign poster or advertisement.

• A person going door to door who supports the candidate.

• A website created by the candidate running against them.

The image above best represents what role of the media during elections?

• Identify candidates running for office.

• Emphasize specific issues.

• Broadcast different points of view.

• Communicate with public who they think should win an election.

Rising campaign costs have led to all of the following EXCEPT?

• Limited who can run for political office.

• Given an unfair advantage to wealthier candidates.

• Increased the influence of special interest groups and PACs

• Caused an increase in poll taxes that were charged.

In order to register to vote in the state of Virginia you have to be all of the following EXCEPT?

• 18 years old

• Employed

• Resident of Virginia

• U.S. Citizen

All of the statements about voter turnout are true EXCEPT?

• Those who make more money are more likely to vote.

• Those who are younger are more likely to participate in elections.

• Those who have a higher level of education vote more often.

• Turnout for Presidential elections is generally higher than other elections.

You may register to vote in all of the following ways EXCEPT

• Getting an application at the DMV and mailing it in.

• Filling out an application online.

• Going to the registrar's office in person.

• Filling out a form on the day of the election at your polling location.