Unit 5 Practice Test

Unit 5 Practice Test

12th Grade

33 Qs

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Unit 5 Practice Test

Unit 5 Practice Test

Assessment

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Social Studies

12th Grade

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33 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did the 23rd amendment accomplish?

Gave women the right to vote

Gave Washington DC 3 electoral votes

Limits the president to 2 terms in office

Abolished poll taxes

Answer explanation

The 23rd amendment granted Washington D.C. three electoral votes in presidential elections, allowing residents to participate in the electoral process, which was not previously possible.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Kai examines a candidate’s past record. What kind of voting model is this?

Rational choice

Retrospective

Prospective

Party-line

Answer explanation

Kai's examination of a candidate's past record reflects a retrospective voting model, where voters assess candidates based on their previous performance rather than future promises.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which constitutional amendment did the Voting Rights Act of 1965 seek to enforce?

14th amendment

15th amendment

26th amendment

27th amendment

Answer explanation

Congress sought to enforce the 14th Amendment's Equal Protection Clause with the Voting Rights Act of 1965, not the 27th Amendment. The 27th Amendment deals with congressional pay and is unrelated to voting rights.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which amendment changed how US Senators are elected?

15th

17th

19th

26th

Answer explanation

The 17th Amendment, ratified in 1913, established the direct election of U.S. Senators by the people, replacing the previous system where Senators were chosen by state legislatures.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Grace evaluates candidates' policies for personal impact. Which voting model is this?

Rational choice

Retrospective

Prospective

Party-line voting

Answer explanation

Grace is using the rational choice model as she evaluates candidates based on their policies and how these align with her personal interests, aiming to make a decision that maximizes her benefits.

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Hispanics generally support Democrats. In this scenario, Hispanics would be considered a(n)

Political party

Voting bloc

Electorate

Interest group

Answer explanation

Hispanics are considered a voting bloc because they tend to vote similarly, often supporting Democrats. This term refers to a group of voters who share common interests and voting patterns, distinguishing them from political parties or interest groups.

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did the 26th amendment accomplish?

Called for the direct election of Senators

Gave Washington DC 3 electoral votes

Lowered the voting age to 18

Gave women the right to vote

Answer explanation

The 26th amendment, ratified in 1971, lowered the voting age to 18, ensuring that younger citizens could participate in elections, reflecting the belief that if they could be drafted for war, they should be able to vote.

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