Unit 2 Practice Assessments

What are the names of the two major political parties in the United States today?

• Socialist and Libertarian

• Socialist and Republican

• Democratic and Republican

• Democratic and Libertarian

Jasmine Gupta is running for the U.S Senate. What is one of the qualifications for office she must meet?

• Has resided in the United States for the last 14 years

• Reside in the state she will represent

• Be a “natural-born” citizen

• Be at least 21 years old

Where in the U.S. Constitution were changes made to the Electoral College?

• Article 3

• Article 5

• Amendment 1

• Amendment 12

Sylvester Yamamoto is a 50-year-old business-owner who has lived in Florida for the last 25 years. Mr. Yamamoto has never registered to vote because he has always been frustrated by the policies created by the state government. He believes he can make a greater impact by holding office and decides to run for Governor to try to make some changes. When Mr. Yamamoto submits his paperwork to qualify, he is told that he does not meet the requirements. Why was Mr. Yamamoto's unqualified to run for Governor of Florida?

• Mr. Yamamoto is not a registered voter.

• Mr. Yamamoto is too young to hold the office.

• Mr. Yamamoto has not lived in the state long enough.

• Mr. Yamamoto does not approve of policies created by the state.

All the following are characteristics of an election that is free and fair, except:

• Both candidates and voters have protected freedom of speech, freedom of the press, and freedom to assemble.

• Every voter's ballot should be released for anyone to see, to make sure that every voter is being honest.

• The government ensures that there is universal suffrage for all eligible citizens.

• Election officials and candidates are held accountable to the rule of law.

Which of the following statements about political parties is false?

• Political parties endorse candidates and work to get those candidates elected to office.

• The platforms of the two major parties in the United States today have never changed.

• The platform of the majority party impacts on the way their members vote on bills in Congress.

• The most popular parties in the United States' two-party system have not changed since the 1860s.

The map shows the change in apportionment after the 2010 Census. Which public office is directly impacted by the information on the map?

• Senator

• President

• Governor

• Supreme Court Justice

According to the Florida Constitution, which of the following office holders are elected to represent voters at the local level?

• Attorney General

• Supreme Court Justice

• Supervisor of Elections

• Commissioner of Agriculture

The map shows the change in apportionment after the 2010 Census. How might the changes in apportionment impact elections?

• Voters in Florida will have increased influence in the U.S. Senate.

• Voters in Florida will have decreased influence in the U.S. Senate.

• Voters in Florida will have increased influence over the Electoral College.

• Voters in Florida will have decreased influence over the Electoral College.

Appointment is to Supreme Court Justice as ____________ is to mayor.

• election

• grand jury

• Electoral College

• county commission