CE Module 7 Test MM

What is one major function of a political party?

• to nominate candidates for office

• to lobby congressional representatives

• to mandate election laws for primary races

• to monitor voting sites for election fraud

What is the primary purpose of political parties?

• to influence the government by winning elections to public office

• to decide the constitutionality of laws passed by Congress

• to protect businesses from unnecessary regulations

• to carry out the laws passed by the government

Which factor is used to assign electoral votes to each state?

• geographic size of the state

• regional identification of the state

• number of representatives and senators

• process for choosing governors and legislators

Which statement best explains the main function of political parties?

• to determine which candidate will win an election

• to control which issues will affect elections

• to determine the dates for each election

• to raise money for candidates seeking election

The differences between political parties—

• is not important in an election

• can be found in each party's platform

• is that only one party reflects both liberal and conservative views

• is not public information

Complete the sentence below. Any party that does not often win elections but still participates in politics and introduces new ideas is called a (a)   party.

• liberal

• democrat

• third

• constitutional

Which of the following is least likely to affect voter turnout?

• Race

• Income

• Age

• Education

Which type of election usually has the highest voter turnout?

• Local elections

• State elections

• Congressional elections

• Presidential elections