Q3 Civics PMA Review

Which of the following is not a role of political parties?

• Influencing voters

• Creating laws and regulations

• Supporting candidates

• Creating balance

Below are views for and against publicly funded elections.

Which conclusions can be drawn from these views?

• Running an election campaign takes many taxpayers

• Campaigning for elected office requires many opinions

• Campaigning for elected office takes a large amount of time

• Running an election campaign requires a large sum of money

After serving as a U.S. Senator, Laura decided to run for governor of Florida. Liz, Laura’s opponent, claims in court that Laura is not qualified to run. A judge rules in Liz’s favor. What was the basis for the lawsuit?

• Laura has never owned land in Florida.

• Laura is not a Florida resident.

• Laura is not yet 40 years old.

• Laura has never voted.

The poster below was placed in public buildings, businesses and schools by a civil rights group.

What is a long term policy goal of the interest group?

• electing candidates

• regulating elections

• improving citizens’ lives

• influencing political appointments

What are the names of the two major political parties in the US?

• Democrats and Republicans

• Communist and Socialist

• Green and Independent

• Federalists and Anti-Federalists

In the modern political system, which issue represents a basic disagreement between Republicans and Democrats?

• the responsibilities of government

• the frequency of national elections

• the legality of the U.S. Constitution

• the support for the U.S. military soldier

Republicans support?

• high taxes

• free health care

• strong military

• strict gun restrictions

Democrats support?

• lower taxes

• loose gun restrictions

• strong military

• support public education

Define lobbyists.

• a person who conducts activities in order to influence public officials

• a document stating the goals and principles of a political party or political candidate, also known as a political platform

• an organization that seeks to gain political power by electing members to public office so that their political ideas can be reflected in public policies

• the method of spreading ideas or information for the purpose of helping or injuring an institution, a cause, or a person

Define party platform.

• a person who conducts activities in order to influence public officials

• a document stating the goals and principles of a political party or political candidate, also known as a political platform

• an organization that seeks to gain political power by electing members to public office so that their political ideas can be reflected in public policies

• the method of spreading ideas or information for the purpose of helping or injuring an institution, a cause, or a person