Political Science Quiz

What psychological concept influences voting behavior and political participation?

• Political Machine

• Party Identification

• Interest Groups

• Realignment Elections

Which party was founded in the 1850s as an anti-slavery party?

• Democratic Party

• Federalist Party

• Republican Party

• Democratic-Republican Party

What amendment lowered the voting age to 18?

• 15th Amendment

• 19th Amendment

• 24th Amendment

• 26th Amendment

Which system allows voters to choose any party's ballot and closed primaries only registered party members can vote?

• Open primaries

• Closed primaries

• Electoral College

• National Conventions

What is the Electoral College?

• The system where U.S. presidents are elected

• A type of primary election

• A political party

• An interest group

Which of the following is a role or power of the U.S. President?

• Making laws

• Raising revenue

• Issuing executive orders

• Overseeing the executive branch

What are Realignment Elections known for?

• Selecting party candidates

• Advocating for policy positions

• Shifting party support and the political landscape

• Voting on amendments

What is the New Deal Coalition?

• A political alliance opposing Franklin D. Roosevelt's policies

• A political alliance supporting Franklin D. Roosevelt's New Deal policies

• A coalition formed to promote international trade agreements

• A group of legislators against labor unions

What is the purpose of a filibuster?

• To quickly pass legislation

• To delay legislative action through prolonged speech

• To raise money for political campaigns

• To benefit specific constituents with legislation

What do Political Action Committees (PACs) regulate?

• The process by which a bill becomes a law

• The benefits for specific constituents in legislation

• How money can be raised and spent in political campaigns

• The differences between the House and Senate