WorksheetsPolitical Process Unit Test Part 1
Total questions: 30
Worksheet time: 15mins
Selecting people to run for office represents which job of political parties?
Spoiler
Informing the public
Watchdog
Nominating
Political parties distribute literature about their candidates in order to —
recruit individuals to run for office
assist people in getting to their polling places
educate the electorate about campaign issues
help new residents register to vote
What is NOT a similarity between political parties?
Both liberal and conservative views are reflected
They organize to win elections
They try to appeal to the political center
The beliefs stated in their party platform
Which of the following political systems best characterizes the American political process?
Single party system
Third party system
Two party system
Multi-party system
In 1872, the Prohibitionist Party formed to ban the sale of alcohol in the United States. How did this third party differ from the two major political parties?
It revolved around a famous person.
It appealed only to liberal voters.
It focused on a particular issue.
It won control of the White House.
After looking at the chart, what can you assume about voter turnout?
Younger people vote more than older people.
Middle age groups are the least likely to vote.
Older people vote more than younger people.
Older and younger people vote at the same rate.
The main reasons why citizens don't vote are
they don't know who to vote for.
failure to register and lack of interest
failure to pay the poll tax.
they were out of town.
A person may register to vote by the following methods except
at the Division of Motor Vehicles
in person on election day.
by mailing in an application
online
Which person is eligible to register to vote in the state of Virginia?
Carla
Rick
Ranjan
Alyssa
Which of the following is NOT a factor in predicting which citizens will vote?
Race
Education
Income
Age
How many days before an election does registration close?
27
31
22
90
The number of senators and representatives a state has is equal to that state's —
electoral votes
popular votes
size
population
What does a state's congressional representation determine?
State's electoral votes
State's population
State's governor
Who wins the election
To win an election, a candidate must get ____ of the ____ electoral votes.
270; 538
all; 435
170; 530
269; 538
Presidential candidates can't ignore small states because
those citizens may protest
they can make a difference in a close race
the Electoral College isn't always used
nice people live there
Virginia has 13 electoral votes. This number is based on the state's _______ senators and _________ representatives.
4; 9
12; 2
5; 12
2; 11
Based on the table, which state would have MORE electors?
Nebraska
both states receive 2 electors
not enough information to determine
Ohio
When a person votes in a presidential election, the person is actually voting for _________________.
the candidate the voter selected on the ballot
a president, vice president, and a party to run the country
election officials who meet and select a winner for the precinct
a slate of electors who will vote for the president and vice president
The Electoral College is used to elect the —
United States Representatives
United States Senators
Governors and Lt. Governors
President and Vice President
What do you call the system where the presidential candidate who wins the majority of that state's popular vote gets all the states electoral votes?
Majority rule system
Large states system
Presidential system
Winner-take-all system
In 1912, the Progressive (Bull Moose) party was created. This political party received a lot of support and pulled votes away from the Republican party because --
It was centered on one important political issue.
There was no Republican candidate that year.
Third parties usually win elections.
It was centered around Theodore Roosevelt, a strong and well-known political personality.
Complete the graphic.
Monitoring voting practices
Voting for specific issues to appear in the media
Helping candidates win elections
Helping monitor poll taxes
Which headline best demonstrates a political party monitoring the actions of officeholders?
The Republican Party Accuses the Democratic Representative Wilson of Avoiding Tax Payments
The Democratic Party Reveals Plan to Improve Education
Both Political Parties Announce Top Picks for Presidential Candidates
The President Visits Virginia to Campaign for Senatorial Candidate
Which of the following allows a person to vote without going to the polls on Election Day?
Electoral College Ballot
Absentee Ballot
No such thing, you must vote in person
General Election Ballot
Heather is a first time voter. If Heather's participation follows U.S. voter turnout trends, in which election is she more likely to view as important?
A election for governor
A election for school board member
An election for U.S. Senator
An election for President of the United States
Which conclusion is best supported by the political cartoon, above?
Voter apathy is a widely held responsibility that is practiced by completing a ballot on election day.
Ballots allow elections to take place.
Voting allows people to assemble and protest against the government.
Voting is a way of communicating your beliefs to the government, it is important for democratic societies.
According to the Electoral College map, how many members of the House of Representatives are there for the state of Florida (FL)?
29
2
27
31
According to the Electoral College map, which political party won the election?
Romney
Obama
Republican
Democratic
This campaign poster is most likely trying to —
introduce a concern about the President
identify a fact relating to the candidate
persuade voters to reelect the candidate
emphasize certain issues about the President
In order to win elections, political parties
appeal to the political center.
take the same political positions as their opponents.
try to attract liberal voters.
avoid all propaganda techniques.
