Political Parties, Platforms, etc.

Which term is used to describe a politician seeking reelection?

• Platform

• Incumbent

• Challenger

• Underdog

Which term describes the potential voting population?

• Gerrymander

• Independent

• Electorate

• Transient

In 1919, women were able to vote out west because their votes were needed to boost representation in Congress.

• True

• False

What term describes someone who does not plan on living in one place for a long period of time?

• Incumbent

• Teacher

• Politician

• Transient

What term describes the effect of redistricting townships to benefit a specific party or group?

• Gerrymander

• Straw Poll

• Incumbent

• Platform

Which term means a voter has no party affiliation?

• Republican

• Independent

• Democrat

• Candidate

On what object are votes cast?

• Ballot

• Platform

• Incumbent

• Candidate

Which term describes a group who tries to influence the government by winning elections?

• Interest Group

• Political Action Committee

• Political Party

• Labor Union

Which term means that only voters with a party affiliation may vote?

• Direct Primary

• Open Primary

• Closed Primary

• general election

Which act makes it possible to register to vote while at the Department of Motor Vehicles?

• Voting Rights Act

• Motor-Voter Act

• Dawes Act

• Help America Vote Act