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Elections

Total questions: 101

Worksheet time: 1hrs 2mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What country would have a single party system?

a)

China

b)

USA

c)

India

2.

What country would have a multiple party system (3 or more)

a)

China

b)

India

c)

USA

3.

What country would have a two party system

a)

China

b)

India

c)

USA

4.

In a two party system, there is a majority party. What does this mean?

a)

This party has to have 100 percent representation

b)

This party has less than 50 percent representation

c)

This party has more than 50 percent representation

d)

This party has zero representation

5.

In a two party system, there is a minority party. What does this mean?

a)

This party has to have 100 percent representation

b)

This party has less than 50 percent representation

c)

This party has more than 50 percent representation

d)

This party has zero representation

6.

What is the main goal of a political party?

a)

To have a good time

b)

To get the government more power

c)

to get their party's representative elected or ideas passed

7.

What are the two main political parties of the USA?

a)

Republican

b)

Democrat

c)

Green Party

d)

Veterans Party of China

8.

What political party would favor a larger size of government?

a)

Democrat

b)

Republican

c)

Communist

d)

Libertarian

9.

What political party would favor a smaller size of government?

a)

Democrat

b)

Republican

c)

Communist

d)

Libertarian

10.

What political party would favor a liberty government?

a)

Democrat

b)

Republican

c)

Communist

d)

Libertarian

11.

What political party would favor a worker's government?

a)

Democrat

b)

Republican

c)

Communist

d)

Libertarian

12.

What does a libertarian want to protect the most?

a)

Workers

b)

Liberty

c)

Freedom

d)

Freedom and Liberty

13.

What does a communist want to protect the most?

a)

Workers

b)

Liberty

c)

Freedom

d)

Freedom and Liberty

14.

The mascot for the republicans is the

a)

Lion

b)

Tiger

c)

Bear

d)

Elephant

15.

The mascot for the democrats is the

a)

Lion

b)

Tiger

c)

Bear

d)

Donkey

16.

What political party would like higher taxes?

a)

Republicans

b)

Democrats

c)

Communist

d)

Libertarian

17.

What political party would like lower taxes?

a)

Republicans

b)

Democrats

c)

Communist

d)

Libertarian

18.

What political party would like stronger military?

a)

Republicans

b)

Democrats

c)

Communist

d)

Libertarian

19.

What political party would like bare minimum military?

a)

Republicans

b)

Democrats

c)

Communist

d)

Libertarian

20.

Which party is more conservative or less likely to support new ideas?

a)

Democrats

b)

Republicans

c)

Libertarians

d)

Communists

21.

Which party is more liberal or more likely to support new ideas?

a)

Democrats

b)

Republicans

c)

Libertarians

d)

Communists

22.

What does the term "liberal" mean?

a)

Liberty

b)

more willing to support new ideas

c)

more willing to support old ideas

d)

hates any idea

23.

What does the term "conservative" mean?

a)

Liberty

b)

more willing to support new ideas

c)

more willing to support old ideas

d)

hates any idea

24.

Which party is more willing to support government spending?

a)

Democrats

b)

Republicans

c)

Libertarians

d)

Communists

25.

Which party is more willing to cut government spending?

a)

Democrats

b)

Republicans

c)

Libertarians

d)

Communists

26.

Statute Of Liberty

a)

Democrats

b)

Republicans

c)

Libertarians

d)

Communists

27.

More Freedom, Less Government

a)

Democrats

b)

Republicans

c)

Libertarians

d)

Communists

28.

Work

a)

Democrats

b)

Republicans

c)

Libertarians

d)

Communists

29.

Workers

a)

Democrats

b)

Republicans

c)

Libertarians

d)

Communists

30.

Workerssssssssss

a)

Democrats

b)

Republicans

c)

Libertarians

d)

Communists

31.

Which political party thinks it is the government's job to

take care of the people all the time?

a)

Democrats

b)

Republicans

c)

Libertarians

d)

Communists

32.

Which political party thinks it is the person's job to take

care of them self and government is only there in

emergencies?

a)

Democrats

b)

Republicans

c)

Libertarians

d)

Communists

33.

Government is not your “end all be all”. Government is not

there to be your only source for income, job, or happiness.

People should invest in hard work and responsibility if they

want to be successful in this life.

a)

Democrats

b)

Republicans

c)

Libertarians

d)

Communists

34.

Believes in a society without class divisions or

government, everyone is equal

a)

Democrats

b)

Republicans

c)

Libertarians

d)

Communists

35.

Yes, taxes will be increased but with that higher tax rate, the

government will really be able to do more of what it is supposed to do, provide for its people (in health, wealth, and other common human necessities)

a)

Democrats

b)

Republicans

c)

Libertarians

d)

Communists

36.

How old must you be to be elected president?

a)

No age requirment

b)

50

c)

35

d)

21

37.

How old must you be to be elected Senator?

a)

No Age Requirement

b)

25

c)

30

d)

35

38.

How old must you be to be elected Representative?

a)

No Age Requirement

b)

25

c)

30

d)

35

39.

How old do you have to be to be able to be voted into both houses of Congress?

a)

25

b)

21

c)

18

d)

30

40.

Why must each representative (HOR & Senate) live in the area they represent?

a)

They are closer to the people they need to listen to

b)

They can understand the problems of living in that area

c)

They can pass laws that would make sense to that specific area

d)

all of the above

41.

Which is a requirement for both houses of congress?

a)

being 30 years old

b)

being born in america

c)

having a million dollars in the bank

d)

being a citizen for 7 years

42.

Which is a requirement for both houses of congress?

a)

being 29.99999 years old

b)

being born in america

c)

having a million dollars in the bank

d)

being a citizen for 10 years

43.

Which is a requirement to become US president?

a)

Being a citizen by law of blood or soil

b)

being a natural born citizen

c)

being a citizen for 20 years

d)

graduating college

44.

How long must you live in the US to become a president?

a)

No living requirement

b)

must live here all your life

c)

must live here for 20 years

d)

must live here for 14 years

45.

What is the birth requirement to be a representative?

a)

No birth requirement

b)

must be born in 48 states, no Alaska or Hawaii

c)

can be born somewhere else but have to become a citizen for 7 or 9 years

d)

have to be born in american territory or military base

46.

How long must you be a citizen to be a senator?

a)

1 year

b)

no citizenship

c)

7 years

d)

9 years

47.

How long must you be a citizen to be a representative?

a)

1 year

b)

no citizenship

c)

7 years

d)

9 years

48.

What is the truest way to see how someone in government feels about an issue?

a)

their writings from their journal

b)

their voting record

c)

their speeches

d)

no way, they are all liars

49.

If a candidate is pro - military, which position would they be most qualified for?

a)

President

b)

Senator

c)

Mayor

d)

Governor

50.

Why would someone need to know if a presidential candidate is pro or con military?

a)

President is commander in chief, leader of military

b)

Congress declares war

c)

President funds the army personally

d)

They don't. He or she has nothing to do with this power.

51.

What issue would a voter want to know how a candidate feels for the position of President?

a)

Military

b)

School

c)

Fire Protection

d)

Parks and Rec

52.

What issue would a voter want to know how a candidate feels for the position of President?

a)

Immigration

b)

School

c)

Fire Protection

d)

Parks and Rec

53.

What issue would a voter want to know how a candidate feels for the position of Governor?

a)

Immigration

b)

School

c)

Fire Protection

d)

Parks and Rec

54.

What issue would a voter want to know how a candidate feels for the position of Mayor?

a)

Immigration

b)

School

c)

Fire Protection

d)

Military

55.

Private organizations that persuade public officials to their cause to affect public policy:

a)

Political Parties

b)

Interest Groups

c)

Democrats

d)

Republicans

56.

Unlike political parties, interest groups concern themselves with which one of the following:

a)

nominating candidates

b)

winning elections

c)

many issues

d)

one particular issue one particular issue

57.

The main “positive” associated with Interest Groups is:

a)

Influence the making of public policy.

b)

Affecting a Broad Range of Issues

c)

Winning Elections

d)

Nominating Candidates Nominating Candidates

58.

The main “negative” associated with Interest Groups is:

a)

Making legal contributions to a re-election campaigns

b)

Organizing marches/protests of a public official’s platform

c)

Using unethical tactics like bribery, threats, and extortion

d)

Inviting public officials to dinner Inviting public officials to dinner

59.

Interest groups can be found at all levels of gov’t

a)

true

b)

false

60.

The NRA is an example of an Interest Group used in class. What topic does the NRA promote

a)

abortion

b)

guns

c)

healthcare

d)

welfare

61.

N.R.A.

a)

teachers union

b)

gun advocates

c)

healthcare

d)

alcohol

62.

Families USA

a)

healthcare

b)

teachers union

c)

gun advocates

d)

alcohol

63.

Mothers Against Drunk Driving is an interest group that wants to pass laws that deal with??

a)

alcohol

b)

gun advocates

c)

healthcare

d)

teachers union

64.
Which of the following is an example of the media exercising its "watchdog' role over government?
a)
A local radio talk show about uniforms in school
b)
A televised debate between presidential campaigns
c)
A newspaper story about the building if a new highway
d)
A local television news report about a city councilman taking bribes
65.
What is the name for representatives in interest groups who contact officials directly?
a)
Propagandists
b)
Lobbyists
c)
Pollsters
d)
Political Action Committee
66.
Based on the government system in the U.S., which individual activity is used to directly influence legislative decisions?
a)
Watching political debates on TV
b)
Discussing political issues at work
c)
Collecting opinions for a yearbook
d)
Gathering signatures for a petition
67.
Who do lobbyists represent in their attempts to influence government?
a)
Military officers
b)
Elected officials
c)
Interest Groups
d)
Circuit Judges
68.
Who do lobbyists represent?
a)
Lawmakers
b)
Political parties
c)
Interest groups
69.
Who do lobbyists attempt to influence?
a)
Interest groups
b)
Lawmakers
c)
PACs
70.
How can citizens change things in their community?
a)
serve on a jury
b)
petition the government
c)
sign up for selective service
71.
When the media acts as a watchdog, it is:
a)
Keeping tabs on government & other powerful figures
b)
Making money from advertisements
c)
Deciding what stories will or won't be reported on
d)
Brainwashing people
72.
What does it mean to lobby?
a)
A measurement of how much the sample results might differ from sample universe
b)
To persuade government officials to support the polices their interest group favors
c)
The ideas and attitudes that signifcant number of americans hold about government and political issues
d)
A group of people that is to be studied
73.
Which of these groups is not an interest group?
a)
AARP
b)
NRA
c)
Democratic Party
d)
NOW
74.
What does an interest group do?
a)
Works at Congress
b)
Imitates Government
c)
Influences Government
d)
The Unspeakable
75.
What does it mean to lobby?
a)
A measurement of how much the sample results might differ from sample universe
b)
To persuade government officials to support the polices their interest group favors
c)
The ideas and attitudes that signifcant number of americans hold about government and political issues
d)
A group of people that is to be studied
76.
Private organization whose members attempt to shape public policy according to their shared view of an issue or issues
a)
mandate
b)
interest group
c)
universe
d)
random sample
77.
Which of the following is an example of Media?
a)
televison
b)
radio
c)
newspaper
d)
all are forms of media
78.
Someone who tries to persuade legislators to vote for bills that support their affiliated interest group in conversation by providing information and support
a)
Lobbyist
b)
Filibuster
c)
media 
d)
Pocket Veto
79.
A group of people with a common goal who organize to influence government.
a)
Interest Group
b)
Logrolling
c)
Appropriations
d)
Pocket Veto
80.
When the media tries to catch government officials doing something wrong, they are being
a)
a gatekeeper
b)
an agenda setter
c)
a watchdog
d)
a scorekeeper
81.
Which of the following best describes the function of media as a watchdog?
a)
exposing officials who violate accepted legal, ethical, or performance standards
b)
alerting the public to important developments as soon as possible after they happen
c)
serving as a conduit through which political leaders communicate with the public
d)
acting as an advocate for a particular viewpoint or interest
82.
What is the NRA in favor of?
a)
Having more fair laws for gun owners in America
b)
Supporting migrant workers
c)
Fighting for the rights of African Americans
d)
All of the above
83.
bias
a)
favoring one view or another
b)
attention paid to something
c)
to promote or support
d)
collection of opinions or attitudes
84.
political action committee
a)
represent interest groups and communicate with official
b)
how money is earned to pay for political campaigns
c)
organizations that help interest groups raise money for campaigns
d)
a group of people who work to influence government about a set of issues
85.
lobbyist
a)
represent interest groups and communicate with official
b)
how money is earned to pay for political campaigns
c)
organizations that help interest groups raise money for campaigns
d)
a group of people who work to influence government about a set of issues
86.

When would the media be used as a watchdog?

a)

When the news reports about Walmart added new labels to expired chicken to sell it.

b)

When the news talks about gun control and then the people think it is important, and start a petition

c)

When the news only shows violent stories to start the show

d)

When the news decided to only show good about Obama and bad about Trump

87.

When would the media be used as a agenda setter?

a)

When the news reports about Walmart added new labels to expired chicken to sell it.

b)

When the news talks about gun control and then the people think it is important, and start a petition

c)

When the news only shows violent stories to start the show

d)

When the news decided to only show good about Obama and bad about Trump

88.

When would the media be used as a gatekeeper?

a)

When the news reports about Walmart added new labels to expired chicken to sell it.

b)

When the news talks about gun control and then the people think it is important, and start a petition

c)

When the news only shows violent stories to start the show

d)

When the news makes people try to change a law

89.

What is bias?

a)

Favoring One Side

b)

Trying To Make Someone Feel A Certain Way

c)

Trying To Make Someone Do Something

d)

Using Pictures To Show Meaning

90.

What is symbolism?

a)

Favoring One Side

b)

Trying To Make Someone Feel A Certain Way

c)

Trying To Make Someone Do Something

d)

Using Pictures To Show Meaning

91.

What is propaganda?

a)

Favoring One Side

b)

Trying To Make Someone Feel A Certain Way

c)

Showing only good stuff about Obama

d)

Using Pictures To Show Meaning

92.

What is propaganda?

a)

Favoring One Side

b)

Trying To Make Someone Do Something

c)

Showing only good stuff about Obama

d)

Using Pictures To Show Meaning

93.

What is this a best example of?

a)

Symbolism

b)

Propaganda

c)

Bias

94.

What is this a best example of?

a)

Symbolism

b)

Propaganda

c)

Bias

95.

What is this a best example of?

a)

Symbolism

b)

Propaganda

c)

Bias

96.

What is this a best example of?

a)

Symbolism

b)

Propaganda

c)

Bias

97.

What is this a best example of?

a)

Symbolism

b)

Propaganda

c)

Bias

98.

What is this a best example of?

a)

Symbolism

b)

Propaganda

c)

Bias

99.

What is this a best example of?

a)

Symbolism

b)

Propaganda

c)

Bias

100.

What is this a best example of?

a)

Symbolism

b)

Propaganda

c)

Bias

101.

What is this a best example of?

a)

Symbolism

b)

Propaganda

c)

Bias

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