GOVT: Unit 6 - The Election Process (Most Missed)

Which of the following statements about third parties and their role in U.S. politics is NOT true?

• Most American presidents were members of a third party.

• Third parties often promote ideas that are unpopular at first but later gain popularity and become law.

• Historically, third parties have not received widespread support from voters.

• Third parties often cannot raise enough money to campaign and compete effectively.

• Third parties are often formed based on the result of splitting off from one of the other major parties.

What is the most important reason that political parties organize?

• To win elections.

• To compete with the media and interest groups for influence over the U.S.

• To claim power and dominate the American people

• To help America control other countries.

During elections, the two major political parties try to --

• provide a long term forum for their ideas the help minority voters.

• focus on a single issue and revolve their entire campaign around it.

• appeal to voters in the middle of the political spectrum.

• win over their most loyal members.

In the history of radio, which American president was first to make that form of mass media a method of swaying the public opinion?

• Franklin Roosevelt

• Ronald Regan

• Harry Truman

• Bill Clinton

Parties formally nominate their candidate for the presidency here (pick two)

• National Convention

• Nominating Convention

• Local Convention

• Walmart

Which of the following is NOT a common method for seeking nomination to political office?

• Petition

• Write-in on a ballot

• Nominating Convention

• Direct Primary

All of the following are ways an individual can be nominated to run for office EXCEPT --

• direct primaries.

• nominating conventions.

• the electoral college.

• caucuses.

In Virginia, how old must a person be to register and vote in special elections?

• 17

• 15

• 16

• 18

Why are primaries in general elections important to the democratic process?

• Voters have exposure to multiple candidates and different viewpoints.

• Candidates are exposed to which issues are important to the public based on the public’s response to particular platforms.

• Voters have a voice as to which candidate their party endorses.

• Voters may vote for any candidate, regardless of current voter affiliation.

Civilization is a method of living, and attitude of equal respect for all men. —Jane Addams

What options does this quote support?

• 19th

• 18th

• Disenfranchisement

• Suffrage