Unit 5: Political Participation

Who is in charge of federal elections?

• The federal government

• The states

• Political parties

• Interest groups

Which amendment allowed women to vote?

• 15th amendment

• 17th amendment

• 19th amendment

• 24th amendment

What is the purpose of political parties?

• To win elections

• To lobby for interest groups

• To educate voters

• To draft legislation

What is the main function of interest groups?

• To nominate candidates

• To raise money for campaigns

• To influence policy

• To hold national conventions

What is the purpose of primary elections?

• To choose the president

• To choose the party's candidate

• To select interest group leaders

• To pass policies

How are electoral votes awarded in most states?

• Proportional to the popular vote

• To the candidate with the most votes

• To the candidate with the fewest votes

• Randomly

What advantage does an incumbent president have in elections?

• Access to media

• More campaign experience

• Larger staff

• All of the above

What is a potential problem with interest groups?

• Unequal access to policy makers

• Lack of leadership

• Lack of funding

• Lack of members

What is the purpose of the electoral college?

• To decide on federal laws.

• To determine state governors.

• To select members of Congress.

• To determine the President and Vice President of the United States.

What advantage does an incumbent president have in elections?

• Youth, energy, fresh ideas

• Name recognition, experience, ability to use the powers of the presidency, built-in support base, access to campaign funds

• Charisma, popularity, ability to connect with voters

• Strong debate skills, ability to articulate their platform