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Unit 4: Politics

Total questions: 14

Worksheet time: 7mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Democrats and Republicans are:

a)

Not Important in U.S. politics

b)

The two major U.S. parties

c)

The only U.S. political parties

d)

Always tie during elections

2.

What outlines a political party's view on issues?

a)

The election Results

b)

Voter Registration Form

c)

The Party Platform

d)

Nothing outlines them

3.

Which is a reason to choose someone as your Vice President?

a)

They can get you votes

b)

You don't get to choose

c)

They are the first to ask

d)

The states have asked you to pick them

4.

When can you vote?

a)

When you move to the U.S. at 16

b)

When you are 18 and a citizen

c)

Whenever you want to

d)

After you pass a test

5.

A Political Action Committee (PAC):

a)

Deals with campaign money

b)

Selects who will vote

c)

Speaks on behalf of a Special Interest Group

d)

Gains votes by using propaganda

6.

Television, Newspapers, and Magazines are examples of:

a)

Propaganda

b)

Political Parties

c)

Mass Media

d)

Social Media

7.

This is an example of:

a)

Bandwagon

b)

Glittering Generalities

c)

Card Stacking

d)

Testimonial

8.

A person who tries to influence legislation on behalf of a special interest group is called a

a)

judge.

b)

lobbyist.

c)

staffer.

d)

whip.

9.

Organization whose members attempt to shape public policy according to their shared view of an issue or issues

a)

There is no group

b)

Interest Group

c)

PAC

d)

A club

10.

The most accurate way to measure public opinion is by:

a)

Election Results

b)

Faking Votes

c)

Studying the Media

d)

Creating a poll

11.
What is a candidate?
a)
Someone who is running for a race.
b)
Someone who is running for a job.
c)
Someone who is running for private office.
d)
Someone who is running for office.
12.

A two-party system has:

a)

Is illegal in the U.S.

b)

Mandates the creation of third parties

c)

Has only two political parties

d)

Two major political parties

13.
To be elected President, a candidate requires
a)
A majority of the popular vote.
b)
A majority of the Electoral College vote.
c)
More electoral votes than any other candidate
d)
a majority vote by the House and Senate.
14.

What is a candidate's role?

a)

To win the election and shape laws

b)

To lose the election

c)

To raise money for other people

d)

To control every aspect of the government