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WorksheetsWarm-Up 11/6/2020
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 18mins
What are the two main political parties in the US?
Democrats
Libertarian
Tea Party
Republican
The campaign for Senator Bob sent me a flyer outlining Bob's ideas on certain issues. What political party function is being fulfilled?
recruiting and nominating candidates
education the electorate
helping candidates win elections
monitoring actions of office holders
The Republican party reported that Senator Bob did not pay his taxes on time. Which political party function is being fulfilled?
recruiting and nominating candidates
educating the electorate
helping candidates in elections
monitoring actions of office holders
The Democratic party wants Dwayne Johnson to run for public office. Which function of political parties is being fulfilled?
recruiting and nominating candidates
educating the electorate
helping candidates win elections
monitoring the actions of office holders
All political parties want their candidate to win elections, so what do all political parties do that is the same? (choose all correct answers)
reflect liberal and conservative views
state their beliefs in their platform
define themselves in a way that appeals to the political center
introduce new ideas
If I want to know what the difference is between the Democrats and the Republicans, where would I look?
at the news to see what is reported about each party
in the newspaper to see what the editor of the paper thinks
at political cartoons
at the party's platform, usually on their website
__________________ introduce new ideas and/or press for a particular issue.
Democrats
Republicans
Third Parties
Teachers
"The Roanoke Times reported that the president is a silly person." As a voter, I need to do what regarding this headline?
evaluate my source
separate fact from opinion
detect bias
all of these would be a good idea
The New York Times reported that Senator Bob is running for president. Which role of the media is this an example of?
identifying candidates
emphasizing selected ideas
writing editorials
broadcasting different points of view
I watched a debate between Senator Bob and Congresswoman Sue on TV the other night. What role of the media is this an example of?
identifying candidates
emphasizing selected issues
writing editorials
broadcasting different points of view
Because of rising campaign costs in America, which statement is true?
Only popular people that can raise a lot of money can run for office.
The influence of ordinary citizens has increased.
The wealthy have an advantage in elections.
If you are poor, don't even think about running for office.
The AARP gave $1500 to Senator Bob for reelection. This is an example of-
the rich having an advantage
how old Bob is
how special interests group can influence politics
how inexpensive it is to run for public office
I can go to all the following places to register to vote, EXCEPT-
the DMV (Division of Motor Vehicles)
the public library
the registrars office
on-line
This political cartoon shows-
that special interest groups have monetary influence on politics
that this man is poor
that this man is rich
that political parties appeal to the political center
This cartoon gives an accurate or inaccurate definition of the electoral college?
accurate
inaccurate
What is the job of the electoral college?
to elect the vice president only
to negate the influence of voters in the election process
to elect the president and vice president
to elect senators
If a group of students started a third political party called the Anti-Fortnite Brigade, what function of third political party would they be fulfilling?
introduce new ideas
appeal to the political center
press for a particular issue
organize to win elections
Bob wanted to vote in the November election, but he forgot to register to vote. He went on election day to register, but was denied to right to vote. Was the polling place (where you vote) correct in their actions?
yes
no
Susan is a 45 year old executive with GE. Bob is a 25 year old graduate student at UVA. Which one is more likely to vote?
Susan
Bob
A precinct is-
the school district you live in
the voting district you live in
the fire district you live in
the electoral college district you live in
When we say that the number of electoral votes per state is determined by congressional representation, we mean-
that the number of electors is determined by the number of senators
that the number of electors is determined by state population
that the number of electors is determined by the number of members in Congress
that the number of electors is determined by the number of members in the General Assembly
This graphic shows-
the winner take all system
the influence of the Republican party
the bias in voting
the election college
When a person is running for president, she/he should ignore small states because they don't have many electoral votes. Is this an accurate statement?
yes
no
