Gov U3 Review

Which of the main political parties would most likely vote for conservative issues such as lowering tax rates?

• Democrats

• Republicans

Which of the main political parties would most likely vote for liberal issues such as the welfare state.

• Democrats

• Republicans

What is the purpose of a political party platform?

• It lists the official titles of the branches of government.

• It provides a collection of viewpoints or opinions of how the government and society should be governed.

• It provides information as to where you can donate money.

• It lists the candidates running for office.

If a political party acts as a 'watchdog', what role are they performing?

• Acting as a check on the power and influence of the other major party

• Engaging citizens and recruit individuals to run for public office

• Informing the public about topics and issues affecting the country

• Running the government

Which type of election allows a voter to vote for someone from an undeclared political party?

• Closed primary

• Blanket primary

• Run-off primary

• Open primary

Tom Smith and John Doe are both candidates for office. At the end of the election, the two individuals are tied with the same number of votes. According to the election process, what happens next?

• A run-off primary is used.

• A new primary election is called with only those two names on the ballot.

• A new general election is called with only those two names on the ballot.

• The Electoral College selects the winner.

What happens in a blanket primary?

• allows all voters to select which party’s primary to participate in on the day of the election

• allows only registered party members to vote in the party’s primary election

• used if no clear winner emerges with a majority of the votes from the first primary

• allows voters to participate in all party’s primary elections by putting them on one ballot

What happens in a closed primary?

• allows voters to select which party’s primary to participate in on the day of the election

• allows only registered party members to vote in the party’s primary election

• allows voters to participate in all party’s primary elections by putting them on one ballot

• used if no clear winner emerges with a majority of the votes from the first primary

During the election process, when do political party nominees compete against one another?

• Special Election

• General Election

• Primary Election

• National Convention

What is the function of a national convention?

• Delegates meet to debate, modify, and vote on their party’s platform.

• Delegates meet to nominate the Speaker of the House of Representatives.

• Delegates meet to decide when each state will hold its general election.

• Delegates meet to approve the Electoral College’s count.