Unit 3- Test Review Elections and Political Processes

How many Electoral College votes does a candidate need to be elected President of the United States?

• 269

• 228

• 270

• 538

North Carolina has 2 Senators and 13 Representatives in Congress. How many votes does North Carolina get in the Electoral College?

• 2

• 13

• 15

• 30

The population of each state is used to determine the number of:

• Electoral College Members for each state

• Senators from each state

• Federal judges or each state

• National Party Nominees

Both of the major political parties try to do all of the following EXCEPT –

• organize to win elections.

• recruit and nominate unpopular candidates.

• influence public policies.

• reflect both liberal and conservative views.

In order to win elections, political parties –

• attempt to win majority support by appealing to the center of the political spectrum.

• Take unpopular positions with the voters.

• avoid all propaganda techniques.

• try to attract only liberal voters.

Political parties do NOT –

• recruit and nominate candidates.

• educate citizens about campaign issues.

• monitor office holders.

• count the electoral vote.

The differences between political parties are usually stated in a party’s _________ and reflected in its __________.

• diary, performance

• platform, campaigning

• constitution, editorials

• debate, schedule

Third parties differ from the two main political parties because third parties —

• have more official members.

• have more political experience.

• are older than the two main parties.

• often press for a particular issue.

Which one of the following is NOT true about third parties?

• They introduce new ideas.

• They rarely win elections.

• They often revolve around a political personality.

• They usually win most elections.

Which of the following is NOT considered a third party in the United States?

• Constitution Party

• Green Party

• Libertarian Party

• Republican Party