The Political Process

What are the three branches of the United States government?

• Legislative, Judicial, Executive

• Federal, State, Local

• Democratic, Republican, Independent

• Congress, President, Cabinet

Which political party generally supports more government intervention and social programs?

• Republican Party

• Libertarian Party

• Green Party

• Democratic Party

What is the function of the Electoral College?

• Count popular votes in local elections

• Elect the president based on state representation

• Nominate Supreme Court justices

• Organize primary elections

How many electoral votes are needed to win the presidency?

• 100

• 218

• 270

• 435

What is the first step in the process of a bill becoming law?

• Senate debate

• Presidential approval

• Judicial review

• Introduction in Congress

What is judicial review?

• A law passed by Congress to regulate courts

• The power of the courts to interpret the Constitution

• The ability of voters to appeal laws

• The president's review of court decisions

Which court case established the principle of judicial review?

• Brown v. Board of Education

• Roe v. Wade

• Marbury v. Madison

• Dred Scott v. Sandford

What is a major role of interest groups and lobbyists?

• Conduct court trials

• Elect judges

• Influence public policy and lawmakers

• Certify election results

What is one way citizens can participate in the political process besides voting?

• Running for office

• Watching political debates

• Reading campaign ads

• Ignoring election results

What is one challenge currently facing the U.S. political process?

• Decrease in voter turnout worldwide

• The absence of media coverage

• Voter suppression and misinformation

• Lack of candidates running for office