Legislative Branch

How are members of the U.S. House of Representatives and the Senate selected?

• By appointment from state governors

• By a national selection committee that rotates members based on regional representation every few years

• By direct election by citizens

• By a panel of congressional leaders

What is the primary function of political parties in elections?

• Selecting and promoting candidates for office

• Organizing social media campaigns to influence public opinion but not directly engaging in elections

• Regulating campaign finance laws

• Overseeing the impeachment of elected officials

Interest groups primarily influence public policy through which method?

• Nominating candidates for office

• Conducting nationwide fundraising efforts to provide resources to members of the legislative and executive branches

• Lobbying government officials

• Overseeing the implementation of campaign finance laws

What is the primary purpose of a Political Action Committee (PAC)?

• To register voters in each state and ensure fair elections

• To fund political campaigns

• To establish laws that govern campaign ethics across all political parties

• To track voting patterns for future elections

Which of the following best describes gerrymandering?

• A method of ensuring fair elections by setting population-based voting limits

• A political strategy that involves influencing public opinion through social media campaigns

• The process of redrawing district lines to favor one political party

• A type of tax on election-related expenditures

What role does the media play in elections?

• Conducting the electoral process and verifying ballot counts

• Investigating and reporting on candidates and policies

• Drafting state and federal election laws

• Reviewing Supreme Court decisions before they become final

What is the purpose of voter registration drives?

• To remove ineligible voters from registration lists to prevent potential election fraud

• To educate communities on the voting process and encourage eligible citizens to register and vote

• To conduct preliminary election polling for candidates

• To assist political action committees in identifying potential donors

What is the difference between open and closed primaries?

• Open primaries allow all voters to participate, while closed primaries restrict voting to party members

• Closed primaries allow all voters to participate, while open primaries limit participation to registered members only

• Open primaries require voter registration, whereas closed primaries do not

• Closed primaries are conducted using a tiered election system to determine candidate eligibility

What is a referendum?

• A method by which voters can approve or reject a law

• A process where Congress confirms Supreme Court justices before they take office

• A legislative strategy for reducing the number of bills introduced in Congress

• A form of protest where citizens petition Congress for policy changes

Which of the following is an example of civil disobedience?

• Petitioning Congress to pass a new law

• Peacefully protesting an unjust law by refusing to follow it

• Attending a town hall meeting to discuss policy changes with local legislators

• Running for public office to advocate for political reform