The Political Process - Review

Who can vote in the U.S.?

• Anyone over 16 years old.

• Only U.S. citizens.

• Residents of any country.

• Anyone who wants to.

In Virginia, you must register to vote before you can cast a ballot. This can be done online, in person, or by ____. A) phone B) mail C) text D) fax.

• phone

• mail

• text

• fax

Registering to vote can be done in which of the following ways?

• Online

• In person

• By mail

• All of the above

Local Governments handle everyday services like ______.

• Building roads

• Running schools

• Providing public safety

• All of the above.

The Executive Branch is headed by the ____.

• Congress

• President

• Supreme Court

• Senate

Lobbying is when people or groups try to convince lawmakers to make laws that will help their cause. True or False?

• True

• False

What is an election?

• A process where people vote to choose leaders or decide on laws

• A process where people buy goods

• A process where people travel

• A process where people learn new skills.

Fill in the blank: The two-party system means that in the U.S., there are two major political parties: The Democratic Party and the _______ Party.

• Green

• Republican

• Socialist

• Independent

Fill in the blank: An election is a process where people vote to choose _______ or decide on laws.

• leaders

• teachers

• athletes

• artists

What is a Political Party?

• A group of people with similar ideas about how the government should be run.

• A group of people who oppose government intervention.

• A group of people who support only one political leader.

• A group of people who focus on economic issues.