Ch. 5 Review for Benchmark

What is one of the functions of political parties?

• Building infrastructure

• Recruiting and nominating candidates

• Regulating the internet

• Providing healthcare

Which system characterizes the American political process?

• No-party system

• One-party system

• Two-party system

• Multi-party system

What role do third parties often play in public politics?

• Introducing new ideas or pressing for a particular issue

• Acting as the opposition

• Winning major elections

• Forming the government

What is a strategy for evaluating campaign speeches for accuracy?

• Judging the speaker's appearance

• Counting the number of supporters

• Listening to the loudest argument

• Separating fact from opinion

What is one effect of rising campaign costs?

• Ensuring fair competition among candidates

• Limiting opportunities to run for public office

• Reducing the influence of special interest groups

• Decreasing the number of political advertisements

What amendment granted women the right to vote?

• 23rd Amendment

• 26th Amendment

• 19th Amendment

• 15th Amendment

What is a requirement to register to vote in Virginia?

• Must be a citizen of the United States

• Must be at least 16 years of age by day of general election

• Must be a resident of another state

• No need to be a resident of Virginia

How does the Electoral College process work?

• Electors cast the official vote for president and vice president after the popular vote

• The candidate with the most social media followers wins

• Citizens directly vote for the president and vice president

• Each state's popular vote determines its economic support