Political Terminology Quiz

What is the role of a Governor?

• To make laws in Congress

• To represent the Senate

• To oversee a political unit

• To conduct opinion polls

What is a primary election?

• An election for the president

• An election to amend the constitution

• An election to choose party representatives

• An election for local officials

What does 'cast a vote' mean?

• To count the votes

• To vote in an election

• To announce the results

• To register to vote

What is the purpose of the Electoral College?

• To directly elect the president

• To represent voters in Congress

• To elect members of the Senate

• To elect the president indirectly

What does 'malarkey' refer to?

• Serious behavior

• Silly behavior or nonsense

• A political strategy

• A type of election

What is 'clemency'?

• A type of legal punishment

• A form of incarceration

• An act of mercy by an authority

• A political campaign

What does 'detain' mean?

• To conduct a poll

• To vote in an election

• To force someone to stay in a place

• To release someone

What is a 'constituent'?

• A member of the Senate

• A governor's advisor

• A voter in a specific area

• A political party leader

What does 'warp speed' refer to?

• An extremely high speed of change

• A political strategy

• A type of election

• A slow process

What is a 'nominee'?

• A governor's assistant

• A member of the Electoral College

• A person chosen to run for office

• A person who votes