Pplitical Process Review

Why is Gerrymandering illegal?

• Gerrymandering is illegal because it gives an unfair advantage over another

• Gerrymandering is only illegal during presidential elections.
• Gerrymandering promotes equal representation.
• Gerrymandering is legal in all states.

How can a person under the age of 18 legally influence the outcome of an election?

• volunteering at a local campaign office

• going through neighborhoods on behalf of a candidate

• donating to a campaign

• all of these

What is the purpose of primary elections?

• The purpose of primary elections is to select a party's candidate for the general election.
• To conduct a national census.
• To decide on party platform issues.
• To determine the voting age for citizens.

What is the media's role in campaigns and elections?

• The media only serves to entertain the public during elections.
• The media has no impact on voter turnout or engagement.
• The media's role is limited to reporting election results.
• The media plays a crucial role in informing voters about candidates and improtant issues

A candidate that would support tax cuts would conider themselves?

• progressive or environmentalist
• moderate or centrist
• liberal

• conservative

When the founders referenced "factions" they were talking about?

• Economic theories that influence government policy.
• Cultural movements advocating for social change.
• Historical events that shaped the Constitution.
• political parties that pursue their own agendas.

The Two Party System dominates in US Electoral politics for which of the following reasons?

• Winner-takes-all electoral system

• voters mainly vote for the 2 major parties

• donors mainly give money to the 2 major parties

• all of these

Why were political parties created shortly after the constitution was ratified?

• To limit the power of the federal government.
• Political parties were created to organize differing political beliefs and interests following the ratification of the Constitution.
• To create a single political ideology for all citizens.
• To establish a monarchy in the new nation.

What is the most common form of political participation?

• Joining a political party
• Voting in Presidential elections

• Writing to elected officials
• Protesting in the streets

In the US two party system, each major party tries to

• promote extreme partisan policies
• ignore public opinion entirely
• focus solely on wealthy voters
• win elections by appealing to a broad range of voters