Am Gov Unit 8 Review

In what ways can citizens participate in the electoral process BESIDES voting?

• participating in primaries

• financially contributing to a campaign

• acting as a state delegate for a political party

• campaigning for a candidate

• working at a polling location

Answer explanation

You can do two of these to help meet your graduation requirements!

Political parties appeared in the United States shortly after the Constitution was adopted because

• differences arose over political and economic issues.

• Washington disliked Jefferson.

• the Constitution provides for a two-party system.

• Great Britain had a two-party system.

Answer explanation

Washington warned against the formation of political parties in his farewell address.

Which of these is a benefit of volunteering in one's local community?

• You can earn extra spending money.

• You can use it to bring up your grade in some classes.

• You can help with causes that need assistance.

• You can use the experience to get out of trouble at a later date.

Why is paying taxes considered a civic responsibility of citizens living in a democracy?

• Taxes allow private businesses to grow.

• Non-payment of taxes results in imprisonment.

• Congress has the power to pass tax laws.

• Taxes support government services and programs.

Sometimes referred to as "McCain-Feingold," the Bipartisan Campaign Reform Act of 2002 (BCRA) hoped to regulate the financing of political campaigns. Which of these was a major issue addressed by BCRA?

• overturning the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1974

• overturning the ruling in Citizens United v. FE

• diminishing the influence of "soft money" in campaigns

• lessening the impact "iron triangles" have on the political process

A platform is a series of statements expressing a political party's principles, beliefs, and positions on election issues. When is a political party's platform written?

• At the state and local caucuses

• At the party's national convention

• After the exit polls have closed

• After the party's candidate wins

The "Pledge of Allegiance" was written

• to inspire patriotism

• to encourage racial equality.

• as a reaction to the Cold War.

• as a reaction to the First Amendment.

Information presented by the media about important issues

• reaches few people across the country.

• is usually responsible for low voter turnout.

• can influence public opinion.

• is largely ignored by the public.

What are men between the ages of 18 and 25 required by law to do in case of a military emergency?

• register for jury duty

• register for the selective service

• participate in the Reserve Officers Training Corps

• enroll in the Peace Corps

The purpose of a "general election" is to

• decide on a party nominee for office.

• approve military spending.

• place people in public office.

• remove public officials.