Civics - Ch 9 Test Review Quizs

An individual who is elected by the national committee who manages the daily operations of the national party.

• National Party Chairperson

• National Committee Member
• Campaign Manager
• Party Treasurer

Which type of third parties focus on changing society in major ways?

• Ideological parties

• Religious organizations
• Corporate lobbyists
• Political parties

Who led the Democratic-Republican party?

• Thomas Jefferson

• Andrew Jackson

• Abraham Lincoln

• John Adams

What is a delegate?

• A delegate is a representative at a meeting.

• A delegate is a type of government building.
• A delegate is a citizen who votes in elections.
• A delegate is a government official who enforces laws.

What is an Open Primary?

• An Open Primary is a closed election for party members only.
• An Open Primary is an election in which voters need not declare their party preference.

• An Open Primary restricts participation to independent voters only.
• An Open Primary is a general election held in November.

What is an association of voters with broad common interests who want to influence or control decision making in government by electing the party's candidates to public office?

• Civic organization
• Political party
• Political action committee
• Interest group

The most votes among all those running for a political office.

• Plurality

• Candidate
• Voter
• Loser

What is a delegate's first job at a national convention?

• To register new attendees at the convention.
• To give a speech on party values.
• To cast a vote for the party nominee.
• To write the party platform.

What is a Direct Primary?

• A Direct Primary is an election in which voters choose candidates to represent each party in a general election.

• A Direct Primary allows only party members to vote on candidates.
• A Direct Primary is a type of election held only for local offices.
• A Direct Primary is a method for party leaders to select candidates.

A geographic area that contains a specific number of voters.

• Polling place
• Precinct

• Electoral zone
• Civic region