Civics and Economics Ch. 5 Quiz

What characterizes the American political process?

• One-party system

• No-party system

• Two-party system

• Multi-party system

What do political parties reflect on the political spectrum?

• Extreme views

• Both liberal and conservative views

• Only conservative views

• Only liberal views

What is a strategy for evaluating campaign speeches and advertisements?

• Believing everything presented

• Ignoring the information

• Separating fact from opinion

• Following the crowd

What is required before a citizen may vote?

• Owning property

• Having a college degree

• Registering to vote

• Paying taxes

What is a factor in predicting which citizens will vote?

• Height

• Gender

• Religion

• Income

Rising Campaign Costs gives an advantage to . . .

• Republican Candidates

• Wealthy Individuals

• Poor Citizens

• Government Officials

Which U.S. Supreme Court case asserted that private citizens may spend unlimited money on electioneering as long as it is not in coordination with a candidates campaign?

• Marbury v. Madison

• Gideon v. Wainright

• Plessy v. Ferguson

• Citizens United v. FEC

Which of these are noted as reasons why some people fail to vote?

• No time or too busy

• Failed to register to vote

• Believe their vote does not count

• Lack of interest

Which of these elections has the highest voter turnout despite being the least impactful election?

• Presidential Election

• State Election

• Local Election

Which of these amendments granted women the right to vote?

• 19th Amendment

• 14th Amendment

• 15th Amendment

• 24th Amendment