Government Unit 3

(2A) Which of the following is NOT a function of political parties?

• Nominate candidates who are running for an election

• Act as a watchdog over the other parties

• Write laws that the President will sign

• Keep the American public informed on important issues

(2A) A political party is a group of people who organize to win elections. An interest group is  a group of people who share common goals and try to influence policymakers. How are  political parties and interest groups similar?

• Both allow the wealthy to control the government

• Both represent people who join together for a political purpose

• Both share a desire to affect government policy to benefit themselves

• Both steal money from the rich and give to the poor

(10B) Third parties serve an important role in our political system and influence public policy.  Which statement best describes the role of third parties?

• Third parties force major political parties to address issues they may not have  addressed very much

• Third parties do not have much influence on our political system and generally  dissolve

• Third parties never have an impact on our political system because they have no  influence on governmental issues

• Third parties do not have any influence on public policy because they represent a  small group

(3A) Which of the following best describes a process of dividing up the 435 seats in the  House of Representatives among the 50 states according to the population that is  counted in ten-year intervals?

• Gerrymandering

• Fiscal Policy

• Apportionment

• Redistricting

(3C) Which of the following statements best describes gerrymandering?

• The taking of the census that occurs every ten years in the United States

• A population shift in a state that affects voting patterns in the United States

• The process by which political parties make decisions that influence laws

• The process of redrawing legislative boundaries to benefit a party in power

(10B) A two-party system is a party system in which two major political parties dominate the  political landscape. Which of the following statements is NOT an advantage of having a  two-party system?

• There is no possibility that corruption can occur in either party

• There is political stability that limits sudden shifts in political trends

• Most of the political information on issues is much easier to understand

• There are fewer voting choices so voters might know more about party platforms

(13A) Which of the following actions is best defined as a civic responsibility

• Serving on a jury

• Volunteering at a charity

• Attending a university

• Supporting community activities

(13C) All of the following are requirements to become eligible to vote in the presidential  election in the state of Texas EXCEPT:

• Be at least 18 years old on Election day

• Must be a United States citizen

• Must be a resident of a Texas county

• Must earn more than $25,000 a year

(14A) What is the main goal of political lobbies?

• To influence policy decisions in government

• To analyze problems in government

• To provide an unbiased opinion of an issue

• To point out weaknesses in opposition forces.

(14B) All of the following were a result of the Voting Rights Act that was passed in 1965  EXCEPT:

• Banned the use of literacy tests that were once a requirement to vote

• Authorized the U.S. Attorney General to investigate the use of poll taxes

• There was federal oversight of voter registration in some areas

• The act repealed the 24th Amendment that eliminated poll taxes