American Politics SOL Review 24-25

Which action is an example of political lobbying?

• The governor gives special advice to legislative members.
• A mayoral candidate holds a campaign rally for registered voters.
• The local newspaper exposes corrupt practices in election campaigns.
• A health group asks legislators to pass tougher anti-pollution laws.

The cartoon below illustrates how government officials use the media to -

• communicate with other countries
• approve federal legislation
• influence political lobbyists
• communicate with the public

Which of the following is a function of a political party? *CHOOSE THREE answers.

• Recruiting and nominating candidates
• Educating the people about party platforms
• Monitoring the actions of officeholders
• Limiting the number of voters that reach the polls

A 20 year old is more likely to vote than a 65 year old.

• True
• False

Which of the following would be a similarity between Democrats and Republicans? *CHOOSE THREE answers.

• Both reflect liberal and conservative views
• Both try to gain support from the political center
• Both try to influence public policy
• Both want a smaller government

Which of the following actions would a political party do to win an election? **CHOOSE THREE answers.

• Establish a campaign that would help them win a majority of the Electoral College.
• Create a platform that appeals to the political center.
• Nominate a candidate who could win moderate votes.
• Maintain an agenda that targets extremist voters.

Which of the following statements about third parties is true? **CHOOSE THREE answers.

• They often revolve around a political personality, like Theodore Roosevelt
• They introduce new ideas
• They often win elections.
• They press for a particular issue

Which of the following actions is LEAST likely to be taken by an interest group?

• going to Congress to ask for support for issues
• lobbying government officials for support
• making campaign contributions to candidate who would support their issues
• nominating candidates for office for support

People who feel strongly about an issue may band together to promote their cause in -

• a majority
• a patronage
• a plurality
• an interest group

Which amendment stated one could not be denied the right to vote based on one's gender, essentially giving women the right to vote?

• 1st
• 14th
• 19th
• 23rd