WorksheetsPolitical Process
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
All of the following is a function of a political party except...
a)
Write Editorials
b)
Nominate Candidates
c)
Win elections
d)
Educate the electorate
2.
When a political party hands out literature, which function are they performing?
a)
Educating the Electorate
b)
Nominate Candidates
c)
Watch office holders
d)
Help win elections
3.
There are two major political parties in the USA. Why do 3rd parties struggle to win elections?
a)
Winner Take All electoral system
b)
They focus on a single issue
c)
They revolve around a strong personality
d)
They rarely win elections
4.
Which political ideology is described below: favor large government, favor social programs, favor equality for all, favor education and science
a)
Liberal
b)
Conservative
c)
Authoritatian
d)
Libertarian
5.
Which political ideology is described below: favor freedoms of the individual, favor small government, favor states' rights, and favor religious freedoms
a)
Conservative
b)
Liberal
c)
Authoritarian
d)
Libertarian
6.
Which political party is considered to be more liberal?
a)
Democrats
b)
Republicans
7.
Which political party is considered the more conservative?
a)
Republican
b)
Democrat
8.
Where should you look in order to find the major differences between the political parties?
a)
Party Platform
b)
Party Constitution
c)
US Constitution
d)
Congress
9.
Which House of Congress has the power of Impeachment?
a)
Congress
b)
Senate
c)
House of Representatives
d)
Hufflepuff
10.
What role is the President fulfilling when he tours the country with other members of his party?
a)
Chief of Party
b)
Chief of State
c)
Commander in Chief
d)
Chief Executive
11.
Which step of the campaign process would have members of the same party competing against each other for votes?
a)
Primaries
b)
General Election
c)
Conventions
d)
Election Day
12.
In Presidential elections, what is the role of the People?
a)
Their votes choose the electors
b)
They vote directly for President
c)
They have no role
d)
Consent of the Governed
13.
What created the electoral college?
a)
US Constitution
b)
George Washington
c)
John F Kennedy
d)
Barack Obama
14.
All of the following are reasons why Hillary Clinton lost the election, except?
a)
She ignored the little states
b)
She won California
c)
She lost the Electoral College
d)
She lost most of the swing states
15.
A forum for opposing arguments, often televised, where two candidates square off against each other is called a...
a)
Debate
b)
Platform
c)
Convention
d)
Rally
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