Voting and Elections

In the 1700's, which of the following qualifications was NOT necessary in order to vote?

• adult male

• land owning

• white

• born in the United States

Which election usually has the highest voter turnout?

• Senate elections

• Governor elections

• Presidential elections

• Mayoral elections

The main purpose of a Political Action Committee (PAC) is to--

• Develop a party platform for the candidate's party

• Raise money for candidates who support the same views

• Publicize a presidential candidate's ideas through the use of media

• See that money is distributed equally among presidential candidates

Running for political office is--

• Moderate

• Expensive

• Cheap

• Easy

Campaign finance reform has led to legislation that--

• Promotes free advertising

• Allows unlimited funding

• Limits the number of candidates

• Limits individual contributions

The belief that one’s political participation really matters

• political efficacy
• civic duty
• mandate
• legitimacy

What are the two major political parties?

• Democrat and Republican

• Libertarian and Independent

• Democracy and Monarchy

• Republican and Independent

An organization that coordinates candidates to compete in elections and hold similar political views.

• Campaigns

• Candidates

• Political parties

• Presidents

Voting age changed from 21 years old to 18 years old. Which amendment is this?

• 25th
• 14th
• 26th
• 12th

The Voting Rights Act was signed into law in what year?

• 1569

• 1659

• 1965

• 1492