Unit 2 Review Quiz

What is a referendum?

• When citizens vote directly for or against an existing law

• When citizens vote directly for or against a law that the president created

• When citizens vote directly for or against a law that the citizens created/proposed

• When citizens vote directly for or against a law that the government created

What is an initiative?

• When citizens vote directly for or against an existing law

• When citizens vote directly for or against a law that the president created

• When citizens vote directly for or against a law that the citizens created/proposed

• When citizens vote directly for or against a law that the government created

How many main political parties does the United States have?

• 2

• 4

• 1

• 3

What is the first step in the two-step presidential election process?

• Initiative

• Referendum

• General election

• Primary election

What would be a ballot during a primary election?

• Green Party

• Independent

• Republican

• Democrat

What big event do candidates attend after winning the majority of delegates in their party's primary election?

• Their party's nominating convention where they will be announced as their party's candidate to run in the general election for president.

• A town hall meeting where they will secretly discuss the details of the government and promise to serve the other party.

• A debate with the other party's candidate.

• A fundraising event for their campaign.

Which of the following is NOT a part of the process for nominating candidates for office?

• Primary elections

• Campaigning and speeches

• Demographics

• Debates

What are interest groups?

• A group of people with common goals who organize to influence the government

• A group of politicians who organize to influence the government

• A group of citizens who organize to run for office

• A group of citizens who organize to protest against the government

What is the main goal of political parties?

• To influence the government

• To win elections

• To have as many candidates run in an election as possible

• To try to lose elections

What role do third parties play in our country?

• Winning most elections

• Influencing the government

• Shedding light on issues the two main parties do not

• Supporting the two main parties