Unit 5: Campaigns and Elections

Which of the following reflects the Libertarian Party's ideas about the government?

• The only purpose of the federal government is to protect individual rights.

• The federal government is needed to provide social programs for the people.

• The state governments should have less power than the federal government.

• The government only exists to provide for the common defense of its citizens.

Which option best represents a way that multiple perspectives are reflected in political participation?

• Public meetings

• Executive Orders

• Governor Mandates

• State of the Union address

Which of the following are the current two major political parties in the United States?

• Socialists and Green Party

• Democrats and Republicans

• Libertarian and Communists

• Federalists and Anti Federalists

Which of the following is a way interest groups influence the government?

• by running for state and federal political office

• by lobbying government officials for a particular issue

• by recruiting foreign leaders to vote in favor of certain laws

• by holding public officials accountable for their actions in a court of law

Which of the following describes a way individuals can influence and impact the government?

• ratifying foreign treaties

• determining the fairness of laws

• appointing state ambassadors

• petitioning government officials

What of the following describes an organization that tries to get political power by electing members to public office so that their political ideas can become laws or policies?

• Platform

• Candidate

• Political Party

• Two-party system

The following are requirements for which political office?

• U.S. Senate

• U.S. President

• U.S. Supreme Court Justice

• U.S House of Representative

Who is the more qualified candidate for mayor?

• Maria is the more qualified candidate because of education.

• Todd is the more qualified candidate because of education.

• Maria is the more qualified candidate because of experience.

• Todd is the more qualified candidate because of experience.

Why do you think they included this freedom?

• to limit public opinion

• to monitor the citizens

• to limit citizens' knowledge

• to hold the government accountable

Which term best describes the image?

• Propaganda

• Artwork

• Campaign Ad

• Factual information