Unit 5 Questions - Political Parties & Elections Govt.6

Which normally describes the political party system in the United States?

• Multi-party

• Republic of parties

• Two-party

• Coalition of parties

During the summer of a presidential year, party delegates gather together to choose the party nominee. What is the name of this event?

• A. National Campaign

• B. National Convention

• C. National Rally

• D. National Conference

The Federal Election Campaign Act Provides for a system of financing based on all the following principles, EXCEPT:

• A. Public funding of presidential elections

• B. Limitations on the amounts presidential and congressional candidates may receive from contributors

• C. Public disclosure of the amounts candidates spend to get elected

• D. It eliminated all laws and set no limits on how much money can be raised for campaigns.

People who join together to pursue a common interest in influencing legislation are known as what?

• Political Action Committees (PAC's)

• Public Opinion

• Mass Media

• Interest Groups

How many electoral votes does it take to "win the White House" and become president?

• A. 538

• B. 270

• C. 238

• D. 170

A Political Party is?

• A supporter of a person, group, party, or cause, especially a person who shows a biased, emotional allegiance.

• A group of persons who seek to control the government by winning elections and holding office.

• A person who favors a republican form of government.

• A group of like-minded individuals who like to party.

This law limits campaign spending and the amount that a person can donate to a candidate.

• Federal Campaign Spending Act

• Federal Voting Rights Act

• Federal Election Campaign Act

• Federal Election Rights Act

How is the president chosen?

• popular vote

• battle to the death

• proportional vote

• by the electoral college

Party nominating election in which only declared party members are allowed to vote.

• Blanket Primary

• Closed Primary

• Run-Off Primary

• Open Primary

A caucus is . . .

• A. A series of discussions and meetings to choose a candidate to represent a political party in an election.

• B. A party where the candidates tell everyone that they want to run for office.

• C. A conference to celebrate a political party.

• D. When the electors meet to vote for the president.