Unit 5A-E

What kind of system is the United States?

• Two-Party

• Three-Party

• No parties

Which two answers are functions of a political party?

• Recruiting and nominating candidates

• Detecting bias

• Educating the electorate about campaign issues

• Identifying propaganda

What are the requirements for voting?

• 18 years of age or older

• Virginia resident

• U.S. Citizen

• Within five minutes of the poll

How many days in advance is registration for voting closed?

• 22

• 25

• 27

• 21

Which factors predict which citizens will vote?

• Education

• Age

• Weight

• Income

What do rising campaign costs NOT cause?

• Development of PACs

• Give advantage to wealthy individuals who run for office

• Increase opportunities to run for public office

Which is NOT a reason people fail to vote?

• Lack of interest

• Failure to register

• Not enough money

Which ways can students under 18 participate in the democratic process?

• Participating in campaigns

• Participating in classroom and online simulations

• Protesting that children can't vote

What is NOT a way to evaluate a political cartoon

• Detect bias

• Evaluate source

• Immediately believing it

• Separating opinion from fact

The Republican party reported that Senator Bob did not pay his taxes on time. Which political party function is being fulfilled?

• recruiting and nominating candidates

• educating the electorate

• helping candidates in elections

• monitoring actions of office holders