GOVT - Unit 3 Quizs - Political Parties & Voting

People belong to a particular political party

• voluntarily, because they made a personal choice.

• because they are forced to by law.

• due to family tradition.

• as a result of social pressure.

How does a presidential candidate win the presidential election?

• By winning a majority of the popular votes

• By winning a majority of the electoral votes

• By receiving the most campaign donations

• By having the highest approval rating from Congress

How did the 26th Amendment expand suffrage?

• By lowering the voting age to 18 years old.

• By granting women the right to vote.

• By allowing citizens to vote without property ownership.

• By introducing mandatory voting for all citizens.

Which political party Supports welfare?

• Republicans

• Libertarians

• Democrats

• Green Party

People belong to a particular political party

• voluntarily, because they made a personal choice.

• because they are forced by law.

• due to family tradition.

• as a result of social pressure.

Over time, the ideas first developed by minor parties are often ____ by major parties.

• adopted

• ignored

• borrowed

• rejected

An increasing number of Americans today call themselves moderate or independent.

• call themselves moderate or independent.

• identify as liberal or conservative.

• support extreme political views.

• remain undecided about their political affiliation.

The voters of Colorado are upset with their Governor due to recent illegal activities and want to vote him out of office. The people must petition the state to hold a _________ election to remove the Governor from office.

• Referendum

• Primary

• Recall

• Plebiscite

Minor parties have contributed MOST to United States politics by

• causing major parties to adopt their ideas.

• influencing the outcome of elections without winning any offices.

• creating a more polarized political environment.

• increasing voter turnout among young people.

In the United States, a political party is made up of a group of people who work to get candidates elected to political offices.

• work to get candidates elected to political offices.

• organize community events and activities.

• advocate for specific policies and legislation.

• conduct research on political issues.