U4 Participating in Government Quiz Review

What are some ways that voters can affect public policies?

• Following only party lines
• Voters can affect public policies by voting, advocating, petitioning, and engaging with officials.
• Ignoring the issues at hand
• Relying solely on media coverage

What do lobbyists do?

• Lobbyists primarily conduct research for academic institutions.
• Lobbyists are responsible for enforcing laws and regulations.
• Lobbyists provide legal representation in court cases.
• Lobbyists work to influence legislation and policy on behalf of individuals, organizations, or interest groups.

Why is a free press (news) important?

• A free press is only important for entertainment purposes.
• A free press is essential for government propaganda.
• A free press is irrelevant in a digital age.
• A free press is important because it promotes democracy, accountability, and informed citizenry.

What happens when the population grows in areas of the US? What happens when it decreases?

• Population growth leads to increased demand and urban sprawl; population decrease causes economic decline and reduced demand.
• Population growth causes a decrease in infrastructure and services.
• Population decrease results in increased housing prices and demand.
• Population growth leads to fewer jobs and urban decay.

What happens when the population shifts in regards to the legislative branch?

• Population changes only affect the executive branch, not the legislative branch.
• Population shifts can lead to reapportionment and redistricting in the legislative branch.
• Legislative seats are automatically increased with population growth.
• Population shifts have no effect on the legislative branch.

What principle does Reynolds v. Sims uphold?

• The principle of 'one person, one vote'.
• The principle of proportional representation in legislatures.
• The principle of majority rule in elections.
• The principle of equal representation for all states.

How are the U.S. presidential elections different from congressional elections?

• Presidential elections are for the President and use the Electoral College; congressional elections are for Congress members and use direct popular vote.
• Presidential elections are only for senators; congressional elections are for representatives.
• Congressional elections use the Electoral College; presidential elections use direct popular vote.
• Presidential elections are held every two years; congressional elections are held every four years.

What is the correct sequence for electing the U.S. president?

• The correct sequence for electing the U.S. president is: Primaries and caucuses, National conventions, General election, Electoral College voting, Congress counts votes, Inauguration.
• Inauguration, Congress counts votes, Electoral College voting, General election, National conventions, Primaries and caucuses
• National conventions, Primaries and caucuses, General election, Congress counts votes, Inauguration, Electoral College voting
• Electoral College voting, General election, Primaries and caucuses, National conventions, Inauguration, Congress counts votes

What are the functions of a political party?

• The functions of a political party include representing interests, organizing elections, facilitating participation, forming government, and enabling political debate.
• Promoting a single candidate's agenda
• Eliminating political debate
• Restricting voter participation

What are the effects of third parties on the presidential election?

• Third parties are only relevant in local elections.
• Third parties only support major candidates without any influence.
• Third parties can affect the outcome by siphoning votes from major candidates and introducing new issues.
• Third parties have no impact on the election results.