Elections and voting

What did the Left want during the French Revolution?

• Restore monarchy

• Abolish monarchy and make radical changes

• Reduce power of monarch

• Keep the status quo

Which political party believes in big government and providing more services to help the less fortunate?

• Republican Party

• Democratic Party

• Green Party

• Libertarian Party

What is the main belief of the Right (Conservative) political party?

• Personal responsibility

• Government should solve social problems

• More government spending

• Big government

What is the purpose of Political Action Committees (PACs)?

• Promote environmental conservation

• Provide free education to voters

• Influence government by giving money to candidates

• Support international aid programs

What was the outcome of the Supreme Court case Citizens United vs. FEC (2010)?

• Citizens United is protected by free speech rights

• Supreme court ruled against free speech rights

• Citizens United is not a conservative organization

• Corporations are not protected by free speech rights

How many electors are there in the Electoral College?

• 100

• 538

• 435

• 650

In which states does the winner-takes-all system not apply in the Electoral College?

• Maine and Nebraska

• California and Texas

• Ohio and Pennsylvania

• New York and Florida

What is the main purpose of political parties?

• Suppress voter turnout

• Promote division and conflict

• Generate interest and participation

• Avoid taking a stand on issues

What is the main characteristic of Super PACs?

• Engage in unlimited political spending independently

• Directly contribute to candidate campaigns & parties

• Support only one political party

• Have a legal limit on spending

What is the main appeal of Pathos in political rhetoric?

• Appeal to emotion

• Use of logic and reason

• Credibility of the author

• Use of evidence