What is the main purpose of the Fifteenth and Twenty-Sixth Amendments?

• Expanding voting rights

• Restricting voting rights

• Establishing voting age

• None of the above

The Citizens United v. FEC decision primarily impacted which of the following?

• Campaign finance and spending

• Voter registration

• Political party funding

• Election day procedures

How do political parties typically recruit candidates for office?

• By holding public auditions

• By training local leaders they believe fit for the role

• By selecting from a pool of volunteers

• By random selection

Which of the following typically characterizes voting patterns among older voters?

• Higher voter turnout than younger voters

• Lower voter turnout than younger voters

• Equal voter turnout

• None of the above

In the U.S., which primary role do political parties play in comparison to interest groups?

• Running candidates for office

• Lobbying government officials

• Conducting research

• Mobilizing voters

How does the 'winner-take-all' system in the Electoral College affect third-party candidates?

• It helps them gain more votes

• It often hinders their electoral success

• It allows them to participate equally

• None of the above

What is an 'iron triangle' in U.S. public policy?

• A type of voting system

• A close relationship between committees, agencies, and interest groups

• A method of campaign financing

• None of the above

One common criticism of the Electoral College is that it:

• Favors smaller states

• Is too complex

• Encourages voter turnout

• None of the above

Which of the following is an example of the free-rider problem in interest groups?

• Members benefiting from group activities

• Non-members benefiting from union negotiations

• Members paying dues

• None of the above

What does the First Amendment protect regarding campaign finance?

• Political spending by independent groups

• Government regulation of spending

• Limits on donations

• None of the above