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WorksheetsUnit 2 Political Participation
Total questions: 35
Worksheet time: 16mins
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Class
Date
1.
People not affiliated with any major or minor parties are known as
a)
Literate
b)
Political efficacy
c)
Independents
d)
Electorate
2.
The opposite of political apathy would be
a)
Independents
b)
Political efficacy
c)
Literate
d)
Electorate
3.
If you vote two different parties in the same election, how would do you vote
a)
Split ticket
b)
Independently
c)
Straight ticket
d)
gender noting
4.
If you vote primarily because of party loyalty, how would do you vote
a)
a. Split ticket
b)
Independently
c)
a. Straight ticket
d)
gender noting
5.
Who has the lowest voter turnout
a)
elderly
b)
18 year old
c)
women(25-50)
d)
men(25-50)
6.
How many Electoral College votes do you need to win
a)
270
b)
435
c)
535
d)
100
7.
Which of the following is not a functions of the major parties in United States politics
a)
providing a mechanism for the conduct of government.
b)
insuring the good performance of their elected candidates.
c)
nominating candidates for office.
d)
supporting split-ticket voting.
8.
Which of the following statements about Anti-Federalists is FALSE?
a)
Led by Thomas Jefferson
b)
They called for a strict interpretation of the Constitution
c)
A strong national government was of great concern to them.
d)
They were generally supported by farmers.
9.
Why would a person join one of the major political party?
a)
personal choice
b)
economic status
c)
State law
d)
Federal law
10.
Which of the following was used by some States to limited voting rights Except :
a)
poll tax
b)
literacy test
c)
grandfather clause
d)
impeachment
11.
Why has voting rights expanded in the US
a)
is the subject of all constitutional amendments made since 1810
b)
has been moved forward by amendments and civil rights acts.
c)
was accomplished outside the United States legal system.
d)
was outlined in the text of the Constitution.
12.
Nathan Deal is in what political office?
a)
Senator
b)
Governor
c)
Representative
d)
President
13.
Suffrage is a synonym for
a)
A type of election unique to the United States
b)
Voter turnout rates
c)
The right to vote
d)
Another term for the Electoral College
14.
Who can vote in a closed primary
a)
all qualified voters may vote.
b)
only declared party members
c)
voters must vote a split ticket.
d)
voters must complete separate ballots for both parties.
15.
The Framers of the Constitution set right to vote qualifications to whom
a)
States
b)
National government
c)
Democrats
d)
cities
16.
What party is in favor of deregulation of most businesses?
a)
Whigs
b)
Anti-Federalist
c)
Democracts
d)
Republicans
17.
What party is would like to see affordable healthcare for all citizens?
a)
Republicans
b)
Know-Nothing
c)
Whigs
d)
Democrats
18.
What has been the easiest form of nominating in the US
a)
the direct primary
b)
self-announcement
c)
a congressional caucus.
d)
the convention.
19.
What is the purpose of a political party.
a)
a. Work to get candidates elected to political offices
b)
a. Disagree on how to resolve the basic issues affecting the country
c)
a. Work separately to support one major program or policy
d)
a. Support split-ticket voting
20.
Why do we have a two party system?
a)
it was voted on and approved by both houses of Congress.
b)
leaders and voters agreed on the existence of two parties.
c)
conflicts about the Constitution created opposing viewpoints
d)
to make George Washington mad.
21.
How do most states try to prevent voter fraud?
a)
Be able to read and write
b)
Register
c)
Pay a poll tax
d)
The government outlaws them
22.
Process by which people formulate their political attitudes and opinions is know as
a)
political socialization
b)
Gerrymandering
c)
Political efficacy
d)
Political apathy
23.
What are the two current major political parties?
a)
The Federalists and the Anti-Federalists
b)
The Whigs and Democrats
c)
The Bull Moose Party and the Know-Nothing Party
d)
The Republican and Democrats
24.
What usually happens to single issue parties over time?
a)
The government outlaws them
b)
The people who support them lose interest
c)
The issue they support gets adopted by a major party
d)
The candidate they support retires or dies
25.
In what election did TV 1st play a major role in getting some one elected.
a)
Clinton VS Bush
b)
Gore VS Bush
c)
Nixon VS Kennedy
d)
Carter VS Ford
26.
What causes district lines to have be redrawn?
a)
the census
b)
death of a member of Congress
c)
more political parties start
d)
governor requested it
27.
Which is a way to become a natural born citizen?
a)
Be born in the 50 States
b)
be born to US citizens
c)
Be born on a US territory
d)
All are correct
28.
What is most common form of political participation ?
a)
voting
b)
protesting
c)
running for office
d)
debating
29.
If you draw district line to make sure you win a political office you have done what
a)
passed political socialization laws.
b)
declared party members may vote
c)
Gerrymandering
d)
Transience
30.
Which of the following is NOT a major defect of the Electoral College?
a)
Popular Vote is directly reflected by the Electoral College
b)
the winner of the popular vote is not always guaranteed the presidency
c)
any election might have to be decided in the House of Representatives
d)
electors are not required to vote in accord with the popular vote
31.
Which is true about Super PACs?
a)
are not regulated by the FEC
b)
are allowed to coordinate with candidates
c)
can receive unlimited donations and spend as much as they want
d)
cannot use express advocacy
32.
What is NOT a civic duty?
a)
jury duty
b)
voting
c)
paying taxes
d)
being a male and signing up for selective service
33.
What is the term for the process which immigrants can become citizens.
a)
Immigration
b)
Dual Citizenship
c)
Naturalization
d)
a person who has lived in the US most of their life
34.
The impact of the mass media on the public agenda can best be described as its ability to
a)
focus the public's attention on specific issues.
b)
tell people what opinions to have about those issues.
c)
tell people whom to vote for.
d)
can be used to focus government attention on specific problems or issues.
35.
An organization of people sharing common interest or goals that seek to influence the making of public policy.
a)
Interest Group
b)
Bipartisan Campaign Reform Act of 2002 (McCain-Feingold Act)
c)
Lobby
d)
Open Primary
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