United States Electoral and Political System Quiz

What is the role of the Electoral College in the United States?

• To regulate campaign finance

• To formally elect the President of the United States

• To create political advertisements

• To organize primary elections

Which term describes the legal removal of voting rights?

• Coalition

• Disenfranchisement

• Interest Group

• Hard Money

What is a Super PAC?

• A group that raises and spends money to influence elections and legislation

• An election to determine a party's candidate for the general election

• A political group that may raise and spend unlimited funds but cannot donate directly to candidates

• Regulated money given directly to a candidate's campaign

What is the primary function of an Interest Group?

• To elect the President

• To influence policy on a specific issue or interest

• To organize primary elections

• To remove voting rights

How does a Super PAC differ from a traditional PAC?

• Super PACs can donate directly to candidates.

• Super PACs have no limits on fundraising.

• Super PACs are limited in the amount they can spend.

• Super PACs must disclose their donors.

One modern example of voter suppression is:

• Increasing the number of polling stations.

• Implementing voter ID laws.

• Extending voting hours.

• Offering free transportation to polls.

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

• To raise and spend money to influence elections

• To create new laws

• To organize debates

• To directly elect candidates

Which of the following is a characteristic of gerrymandering?

• Ensuring equal representation

• Increasing voter turnout

• Reducing the number of districts

• Drawing district lines to favor one party

What is the primary goal of campaign finance reform?

• To simplify the voting process

• To limit the influence of money in politics

• To extend voting hours

• To increase the number of political parties

What is the primary function of the Federal Election Commission (FEC)?

• To enforce federal campaign finance laws

• To count electoral votes

• To oversee the Electoral College

• To conduct the national census