Political Party Quiz

What is the role of political parties in government?

• Operating public schools

• Recruiting and nominating candidates

• Building infrastructure projects

• Managing public transportation

What is a key function of the media in the political process?

• Providing medical services

• Identifying candidates

• Entertaining the public

• Selling products

Why is campaign finance reform needed?

• To give more opportunities to for citizens to run for public office

• To encourage the development of political action committees

• To limit opportunities to run for public office

• To increase campaign costs

What are the requirements for voter registration in Virginia?

• Must be a professional athlete

• Must be a resident of Maryland

• Must be a citizen of the United States

• Must be at least 21 years of age

What is the role of the Electoral College in the election of the president and vice president?

• It operates the public transportation system

• It casts the official vote for president and vice president

• It manages the national parks

• It regulates the stock market

What is the main similarity between political parties?

• Influence public policies

• Reflect only conservative views

• Organize to lose elections

• Reflect only liberal views

What is the main difference between political parties?

• Both parties reflect extreme views

• Both parties reflect moderate views

• Both parties reflect a different platform

• Both parties reflect liberal views

What is the main role of third parties in public politics?

• Introduce new ideas and/or press for a particular issue

• Introduce all ideas and/or press for all issues

• Introduce old ideas and/or press for a particular issue

• Introduce no ideas and/or press for no issue

What are the strategies for evaluating campaign speeches, literature, and advertisements for accuracy?

• Identifying propaganda

• Evaluating sources

• Detecting bias

• Separating fact from fiction

What factors predict which citizens will vote?

• Age

• Income

• All of the above

• Education