Hist8 Elections Practice Quiz

What is the primary goal of election-oriented political parties?

• Promote a specific ideology

• Win elections and gain power

• Focus on a single issue

• Educate the public about political systems

What is a primary function of political parties in the U.S.?

• Enforce election laws

• Nominate candidates for public office

• Limit voter participation

• Regulate economic policy

What amendment granted African American men the right to vote?

• 14th Amendment

• 15th Amendment

• 19th Amendment

• 26th Amendment

What is one reason states enforce voter ID laws?

• To increase voter turnout

• To reduce voter fraud

• To streamline election processes

• To encourage early voting

Which act reinforced the 15th Amendment by outlawing discriminatory voting practices?

• Voting Rights Act of 1965

• 24th Amendment

• Civil Rights Act

• Indian Citizenship Act

How many total electoral votes are there in the U.S.?

• 435

• 538

• 270

• 500

What happens if no presidential candidate receives 270 electoral votes?

• The Senate elects the president

• The Supreme Court decides

• The House of Representatives votes

• A new election is held

What is the purpose of a primary election?

• Elect the president

• Narrow the field of candidates within a party

• Vote directly for the vice president

• Appoint delegates

Which party's superdelegates are free to vote for any candidate?

• Republican Party

• Democratic Party

• Libertarian Party

• Green Party

What state traditionally holds the first caucus?

• Iowa

• South Carolina

• New Hampshire

• Nevada