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Worksheets3rd Six Weeks Government Review
Total questions: 59
Worksheet time: 28mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
The Voting Rights Act of 1965 specified ways in which the Fifteenth Amendment could be enforced.
a)
true
b)
false
2.
A multi-party system tends to require the building of coalitions to govern.
a)
true
b)
false
3.
Interest groups are unique to American society.
a)
true
b)
false
4.
One reason a poll may be inaccurate is because it is not worded clearly.
a)
true
b)
false
5.
Interest groups may gain support through advertising.
a)
true
b)
false
6.
Third-party candidates running for president must gather voter signatures to be placed on the ballot in each state.
a)
true
b)
false
7.
Women campaigned on a national level to obtain the right to vote following World War II.
a)
true
b)
false
8.
Individuals may impact government policy by joining public interest groups.
a)
true
b)
false
9.
Most voters in early America agreed with John Jay who believed only property owners should be allowed to vote.
a)
true
b)
false
10.
One difference between an issue group and a candidate’s own campaign is that issue groups are bound by the Bipartisan Campaign Reform Act of 2002.
a)
true
b)
false
11.
Citizens are most likely to vote for candidates who
a)
take the least amount of money from superPACs
b)
.have been recalled in a previous election.
c)
have lifestyles that are similar to their own
d)
agree with them on major issues.
12.
One way interest groups learn about public opinion is
a)
asking government officials.
b)
conducting polls.
c)
educating voters.
d)
influencing voters.
13.
What role would the Supreme Court have in the actions of interest groups?
a)
They may change laws that govern the actions of lobbyists.
b)
They may change the way the government receives money from interest groups.
c)
They may determine whether a group has acted improperly..
d)
They may make new rules that limit the actions of interest groups
14.
If you move to a new state, what should you check before going to vote on Election Day?
a)
how long you must be a state resident before you can vote in that state
b)
the required minimum age for voting
c)
whether the state allows absentee voting
d)
the requirements to become a member of the canvassing board
15.
At a party’s national convention, which of these statements can be true?
a)
.All delegates within each state must support the same candidate
b)
Candidates can interact with delegates to try to get their vote
c)
.Delegates can switch to a different state to support a candidate.
d)
Each delegate must report his or her vote individually
16.
A young white man who wants government to act on issues such as climate change and homelessness is most likely to identify himself as which of these?
a)
Democrat
b)
Libertarian
c)
Reform
d)
Republican
17.
A testimonial ad is likely to be persuasive because
a)
people may change their point of view due to fear.
b)
many people like to support candidates who have a high level of popularity
c)
many people are swayed by the opinions of those whom they regard highly.
d)
people tend avoid supporting someone associated with a negative symbol.
18.
Which event expressed by the media or on the Internet is most likely to influence the opinion of the public?
a)
a public opinion poll
b)
footage of a rally or riot
c)
footage of students learning in school
d)
the wording of the Bill of Rights
19.
A public opinion poll is accurate if it is based on a
a)
a biased sample.
b)
a random sample.
c)
.a representative sample.
d)
the universe
20.
Which of these statements is true about political parties?
a)
A political party exists solely to gain power in government.
b)
All candidates within a party share the same values and ideas.
c)
Each political party relies on many citizen volunteers during elections.
d)
Those who give large sums of money to a party will always be rewarded with jobs.
21.
A person’s political culture is shaped most by his or her
a)
economic potentia
b)
education
c)
international neighbors.
d)
personal experiences.
22.
Which of these polls tries to influence a person’s answers?
a)
a poll with no sampling error
b)
a push poll
c)
a straw poll
d)
an exit poll
23.
Which of these statements is currently true about the nomination of a party’s presidential candidate?
a)
Delegates simply nominate the candidate that has been chosen by party leaders
b)
It is clear which candidate will be nominated before the national convention.
c)
Nomination must be unanimous, with delegates from every state affirming the choice.
d)
Sometimes a new candidate will emerge and be nominated at the convention.
24.
In a state that does not use plurality, candidate B would win the primary in which of these situations?
a)
candidate A receives 15%; candidate B receives 55%; candidate C receives 30%
b)
candidate A receives 33%; candidate B receives 34%; candidate C receives 33%
c)
candidate A receives 45%; candidate B receives 47%; candidate C receives 8%
d)
candidate A receives 52%; candidate B receives 29%; candidate C receives 19%
25.
Which of the following serve the longest terms, as specified in the Constitution?
a)
senators
b)
members of the House of Representatives
c)
presidents
d)
mayors
26.
Which of the following is a sign of an inaccurate poll?
a)
clear wording
b)
confusing interpretation
c)
large sampling erro
d)
representative sample
27.
What is the fastest way to conduct and interpret a public opinion poll?
a)
door-to-door polling
b)
exit polling on Election Day
c)
in the newspaper
d)
over the Internet
28.
How did Alexis de Tocqueville view American civic interest groups after coming from French society?
a)
The interest groups were too varied in their scope.
b)
There were too many interest groups to be effective.
c)
They interfered with the democratic process.
d)
They were positive for democracy.
29.
Public policy is most often shaped and impacted by
a)
individual activists.
b)
individual voters.
c)
.interest groups.
d)
news organizations
30.
Supporters for congressional term limits say they
a)
decrease the level of campaign contributions.
b)
increase the advantages of an incumbent.
c)
eliminate the advantages of an incumbent.
d)
increase the number of experienced legislators.
31.
A local political party is most likely to recommend which of these people for a state executive appointment?
a)
a businessperson who put up a sign supporting a party’s candidate
b)
a lawyer who does volunteer legal work for the party
c)
a teacher who brings her students to visit each party’s offices
d)
an independent contractor who maintains no party affiliation
32.
In some states, members of a party are welcome to attend a series of meetings in order to nominate the candidate that will represent the party. What is this system of nomination called?
a)
caucus
b)
closed primary
c)
direct primary
d)
open primary
33.
In one European country, major parties include the Labour Party, Conservative Party, Progress Party, Christian Democratic Party, the Centre Party, and the Liberal Party. Each of these parties has significant representation in parliament. What is likely to be true in this country?
a)
Gridlock is common due to the many different ideologies of these parties.
b)
Only one of these parties has the power to run the country at one time.
c)
Some of these parties must join together to obtain the power to govern.
d)
The party holding the most seats in parliament is free to enact its policies.
34.
A poll that takes place as voters leave the primary elections is
a)
a push poll.
b)
a random sampling poll..
c)
a straw poll
d)
an exit poll.
35.
Which of the systems described below is most likely to produce a government that is shaped by the widest variety of viewpoints and ideologies?
a)
a system in which many parties with the same religious ideology are allowed to run
b)
a system in which one party always wins elections with nearly 100% of the vote
c)
a system in which the parties within the coalition government change after each election
d)
a system in which two parties trade power based on election results
36.
By interviewing a member of an interest group, someone can learn
a)
about the goals of all interest groups
b)
how the group’s founding documents and the Constitution compare.<br />
c)
the group’s main focus and goals.
d)
the way the group will vote on issues in the future.
37.
A teenager who is beginning to engage in the political process is most likely to do which of the following for the party?
a)
canvass potential voters
b)
hold fundraising events
c)
run as a candidate
d)
serve as a party leader
38.
The NAACP is an interest group concerned with
a)
.civil rights.
b)
economic interests
c)
environmental interests
d)
labor practices.
39.
Which of the following communication tools is the fastest way to reach all members of an interest group?
a)
e-mail
b)
official letter
c)
scheduled meeting
d)
website
40.
What makes people feel they may be able to have an impact on the government and government policy?
a)
government policies
b)
opinion polls
c)
political efficacy
d)
political socialization
41.
People who support regulation to limit campaign spending believe that this will
a)
.encourage legislative referendums.
b)
reduce corruption
c)
reduce the number of candidates.
d)
support free speech.
42.
According to demographic trends, a Hispanic female who works in a bank in Los Angeles is most likely to vote for a candidate from which party?
a)
Constitution Party
b)
Democratic Party
c)
Libertarian Party
d)
Republican Party
43.
How are interest groups and political parties similar?
a)
Both try to attract a wide range of people with varying ideas.
b)
Both are only concerned with a few specific issues.
c)
Both nominate candidates for office.
d)
Both try to influence government.
44.
After the passage of the Nineteenth Amendment,
a)
poll taxes became illegal.
b)
some states implemented grandfather clauses.
c)
women had the legal right to vote but had a difficult time exercising it.
d)
women did not face the discriminatory voting laws that African Americans did.
45.
Which of these permits citizens to place on the ballot a law containing specific penalties for the possession of illegal drugs?
a)
initiative
b)
legislative referendum
c)
popular referendum
d)
straight party ticket
46.
A person who supports laws that limit the production of greenhouse gases and opposes American involvement in foreign wars would most likely identify with which of these parties?
a)
Constitution Party
b)
Democratic Party
c)
Libertarian Party
d)
Republican Party
47.
Which of these would be a major barrier to the success of a candidate running as a member of the Reform Party in the United States?
a)
Other third-party candidates are likely to be running as well.
b)
Proportional representation exists in some areas.
c)
Third-parties rarely qualify for public financing.
d)
Votes for this candidate may negatively impact a major candidate.
48.
The most political power is likely to be held by the Democratic Party in which of these geographic locations?
a)
mountain West
b)
Northwest coast
c)
Southeast
d)
Southwest
49.
A Green Party presidential candidate is likely to accomplish which of these during the campaign?
a)
draw attention to issues related to energy use
b)
draw attention to issues related to the financial system
c)
draw votes from the Republican candidate
d)
et the Green Party officially recognized as a major party
50.
Which of the following is an argument for gun control?
a)
Gun violence has increased over the past decade.
b)
Most gun owners are responsible, law abiding citizens
c)
The Second Amendment guarantees the right to bear arms.
d)
There are laws that limit the sale of guns in certain states.
51.
An email to ranchers stating that a candidate supports legislation that will help them with water issues is likely to get ranchers’ votes because it
a)
encourages people to jump on the bandwagon.
b)
is a glittering generality.
c)
is based on a testimonial.
d)
uses targeted advertising.
52.
Which of the following interest groups is concerned with the environment?
a)
Business Roundtable
b)
National Council of La Raza
c)
Sierra Club
d)
United Auto Workers
53.
Which of these is a conservative ideology that is part of the 2012 Democratic Party’s platform?
a)
American diplomats should participate in the United Nations.
b)
Government should address the threats of climate change.
c)
Oil extraction on public lands should be limited.
d)
Taxes should be decreased for some Americans.
54.
A person who supports government-run social programs and also believes that businesses should be free to operate without regulation might call herself which of these?
a)
conservative
b)
liberal
c)
libertarian
d)
moderate
55.
Registering to vote was an important part of the civil rights movement because it
a)
allowed for the formation of superPacs.
b)
encouraged both legislative and popular referendums.
c)
gave power to African Americans.
d)
protected citizens from propaganda
56.
What is likely to be the most effective order of involvement that a citizen can choose to help change government policies?
a)
Communicate with interest groups, then lawmakers, then private companies
b)
Communicate with lawmakers, then try to influence interest groups.
c)
Communicate with private companies, then lawmakers, then interest groups.
d)
Get involved in interest groups, then communicate with lawmakers.
57.
A primary system that uses plurality can save the party time and money by allowing it to avoid what?
a)
canvassing
b)
caucuses
c)
nominations
d)
runoff
58.
A person can become politically socialized by
a)
following local and federal laws
b)
reading new laws that are passed.
c)
talking with peers and family members
d)
writing and conducting political polls.
59.
To become a member of a particular political party, one must do which of these?
a)
call yourself a member
b)
contribute to the party
c)
volunteer for the party
d)
vote for only the party’s candidates
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