What is true about political parties in the United States?

They allow voters of similar beliefs to organize and share their views

They make it harder for voters to narrow down their choices

They are the reason why our constitutional republic is protected

They make sure that certain people can't run for office

How does the media impact elections and campaigns?

The media informs voters about candidates and issues

The media chooses the end result of elections based on polls

The media supports campaigns financially

The media makes advertisements for the candidates they like

Which group of people rely on lobbyists to influence the government?

Interest groups and activist organizations

Electoral votes by state are determined by

the amount of Representatives and Senators the state has

the amount of registered voters

the amount of people that voted in past elections

the amount of elected officials that are in a specific political party

The most popular way citizens voice their opinion to the government in the United States is by

voting in presidential elections

registering and following a political party

doing volunteer work for campaigns

drafting petitions to government officials

Free and fair elections preserve the republic by

allowing voters to share their beliefs and ideas to the government

making sure election results favor one political party over others

making sure that only specific voters are allowed to vote in the election process

allowing voters to question how secure the voting system is

Based on this passage, which statement reflects a reason for having the Electoral College?

It would ensure that appealing people across the country would be required to win the presidency

It would ensure that the candidate with the most popular votes wins the presidency

It would provide all candidates who earn popular votes with one qual chance to win the presidency

It would provide the candidate with a questionable reputation a chance to win the presidency

Based on the government system in the United States, which individual activity is used to DIRECTLY influence legislative decisions?

gathering signatures for a petition

watching political debates on television

collecting opinions for a yearbook

discussing political issues with friends

According to this excerpt, which conclusion can be reached?

Lobbyists impact decision-making

Lobbyists impact how the media endorses officials

Lobbyists impact how individuals use the media

Lobbyists impact court decisions

What is the desired impact of propaganda from this poster?

encourage the public to support the war effort by saving gas

boost the economy during wartime by using up gas

enlist more people into the armed forces

reduce the cost of goods to support the armed forces

Which option represents symbolism?

a political poster with a photograph of the scales of justice

a television advertisement favoring a political candidate

a political poster with a photograph of the president

a television advertisement urging citizens to vote

Unit 7 Review

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

20 sec • 1 pt

Total amount of electoral votes in the electoral college.

270

538

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269

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

20 sec • 1 pt

What is the number needed to be elected President?

260

270

269

538

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

20 sec • 1 pt

What is the purpose of the Electoral College?

Elect school board members.

Provide opportunities for kids to attend school.

Elect the President of the United States.

Select a baseball team to play in the College World Series.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

20 sec • 1 pt

If a tie occurs in the Electoral College, this part of Congress elects the President.

Senate

House of Representatives

Pentagon

Ohio

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

20 sec • 1 pt

The color used to represent the Democratic candidate.

red

purple

pink

blue

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

20 sec • 1 pt

The color used to represent the Republican candidate.

blue

purple

red

green

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

20 sec • 1 pt

States that tend to flip which party the vote for.

Union States

Civil States

Safe States

Swing States

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Total amount of electoral votes in the electoral college.

What is the number needed to be elected President?

What is the purpose of the Electoral College?

If a tie occurs in the Electoral College, this part of Congress elects the President.

The color used to represent the Democratic candidate.

The color used to represent the Republican candidate.

States that tend to flip which party the vote for.

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