SS8A- Unit 5 Exam Review

How did the Democratic Party form?

• In 1860, Abraham Lincoln created the Democratic Party from supporters who wanted civil rights for all citizens.

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    In 1832, Henry Clay crafted the Democratic Party out of a group that supported a central bank for the country.

• In 1932, Franklin Roosevelt led a breakaway faction of the Whig Party to start the Democratic Party.

• In 1824, Martin van Buren led a faction of the Democratic-Republican party to create the Democratic Party.

How do political parties shape policy support? 

• Democratic Party beliefs control all levels of government. 

• Republican Party beliefs control all levels of government. 

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    Each party has its ideas for the direction of the country. 

• Parties are not willing to work with each other at any time. 

Which is a Democratic Party belief about the role of military spending? 

• It charges contractors less for military equipment. 

• It promotes increased military spending. 

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    It promotes reduced military spending

• It charges contractors more for military equipment.

Which is one of the main platforms of the Republican Party?

• taxing the wealthy

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    reduced government involvement in social programs

• state and local control given to the federal government

• increased government involvement in social programs

How can an election shape public policy? 

• The winner can change the policies of the previous leader. 

• Public policy only changes after a presidential election. 

• Policy ideas expire automatically after an election. 

• The nonwinning party must agree with any policy change. 

How does the media play a role in shaping national policies?

• by making donations through political action committees

• by lobbying lawmakers

• by hosting candidate debates

• by highlighting certain issues as important

How can candidates for political office make it easier for citizens to stay informed?

• by creating political advertisements

• by meeting with donors about important issues

• by negotiating with political rivals

• by participating in televised town hall meetings

What is the best way for citizens to learn how to get on an election ballot?  

• read Article I of the US Constitution

• file an inquiry through the office of the White House

• look for information on their state’s secretary of state website

• contact the staff of the person who currently holds the position

Which best describes the Twenty-Sixth Amendment's effect on the political process?

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    Women had the power they previously lacked and began to lobby for social and economic gains.

• People who were unable to read were allowed to vote in an election by having the ballot choices read to them.

• The concerns of the poor and minorities became a focal point of elections because the poll tax became unconstitutional

• Candidates and elected leaders had to pay more attention to the concerns of young people because they could now vote.

How does the electoral college affect the rights of US citizens?

• Citizens do not directly vote for their president but vote for electors instead.

• Citizens may vote only for the candidate that represents their political party.

• Citizens may vote in the general election by mail or by going to a polling place.

• Citizens do not directly vote for congressional leaders but vote for electors instead.