UNIT 3 Review

The Libertarian Party sent flyers discussing candidates’ stances on economic freedom to voters in Texas. Which function of political parties does this represent?

• Recruiting candidates

• Educating the public

• Raising money for campaigns

• Declaring policies unconstitutional

After the 2020 census, Florida gained additional Congressional seats. This change reflects which of the following?

• Lobbying

• Gerrymandering

• Redistricting

• Reapportionment

In the 2020 election, presidential candidates raised billions of dollars to fund their campaigns through party donations. What type of funding does this most represent?

• Campaign Money

• Hard Money

• Soft Money

• Election Funds

What must happen before a bill can be sent to the President for approval?

• The bill must pass in both houses

• The bill must go through committee review

• The bill must be signed by the Speaker of the House

• The bill must be debated on the Senate floor

Which of the following is a primary function of political parties in the United States?

• Conducting foreign policy

• Organizing elections

• Enforcing laws

• Interpreting the Constitution

Which of the following best describes the term "gerrymandering"?

• The process of redrawing district boundaries to benefit a political party

• The act of lobbying government officials

• The allocation of seats in the House of Representatives

• The process of impeaching a public official

What is the primary role of the Speaker of the House?

• To preside over the Senate

• To lead the majority party in the House

• To oversee the federal budget

• To interpret the Constitution

Which of the following is a responsibility of the Vice President of the United States?

• To serve as the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court

• To preside over the House of Representatives

• To cast tie-breaking votes in the Senate

• To manage the federal budget

What is required for a cloture vote to end a filibuster?

• a simple majority

• 55 votes

• 60 votes

• 75 VOTES

Which of the following is a key responsibility of the Senate?

• • A. Starting revenue bills

• • B. Approving treaties

• • C. Managing defense budget allocations

• • D. Declaring laws unconstitutional