Political Parties & Elections (CE.5a-f)

Which is NOT a function of political parties?

• To separate fact from opinion

• To nominate candidates

• To monitor actions of officeholders

• To help candidates win elections

“Governor Smith has a fantastic record when it comes to crime. Violent crime is down 20%, property crime is down 10% and the conviction rate is 80%.”

Which statement would be the opinion?

• Governor Smith has a fantastic record

• Violent crime is down 20%

• Property crime is down 10%

• The conviction rate is 80%

Third parties play an important political role by

• Getting on the ballot

• Bringing up new issues and ideas

• Raising money

• Winning a majority of the votes

Why must voters evaluate information presented to them in political campaigns?

• To educate the public

• To express their patriotism

• To focus attention on a particular issue

• To make reasoned choices among candidates

What is the main idea of the above cartoon?

• Americans fail to support the expenses of candidates

• Campaign advertising has no influence on voter turnout

• campaign costs are a major cause of national debt

• High campaign costs negatively affect the political process

What is the age requirement to vote in Virginia?

• 18 years old 29 days before election

• 18 years old during the month of election

• 18 years old by the date of general election

• 18 years old during the year of election

What is the number of electors a state receives based on?

• The a.     number of years the President has been in office

• The a.     number of registered voters a state has

• The number of representatives a state has in Congress

• The number of people in the state who voted for the current President

This amendment gave DC residents the right to vote in presidential elections -

• 14th

• 15th

• 19th

• 23rd

This system casts the official vote for president and vice president:

• Electoral College

• Electors University

• University of Voters

• Voting Electors

Most states have a ____________ system that awards all electors to the winning presidential candidate

• 270 pick-up

• winner wins

• winner-take-all

• majority wins