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WorksheetsCivics 10 chapter test review
Total questions: 140
Worksheet time: 1hrs 10mins
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1.
Which position was part of the Green Party's 2012 political platform?
a)
support Medicare for all to replace recently passed healthcare bill
b)
oppose efforts to privatize or offer vouchers for Medicare
c)
offer investment account option to supplement Social Security
d)
phase out Social Security and offer a voluntary retirement system
2.
Which political party includes all the listed items in their platform: social justice, equal opportunity, environmental protections?
a)
Green Party
b)
America First Party
c)
Constitution Party
d)
Libertarian Party
3.
In the 2000 presidential election, neither the Democratic Party candidate Al Gore nor the Republican Party candidate George W. Bush won a majority of the popular vote. The Green Party candidate, Ralph Nader, won under 3% of the popular vote. George W. Bush won the election. Based on this summary and your knowledge of the Green Party's ideas about government, how did this third party affect the outcome of this presidential election?<br /><br />
a)
It took away votes from the Democratic Party.
b)
It gave votes to the Republican Party.
c)
It promoted the ideas of the Republican Party.
d)
It promoted the ideas of the Democratic Party.
4.
What is one major difference in the political viewpoints of Republicans and Democrats?
a)
Republicans tend to oppose environmental regulations on business, while Democrats tend to support these regulations.
b)
Republicans tend to support unions in labor disputes, while Democrats tend to prefer limiting union power.
c)
Republicans tend to hold more liberal viewpoints, while Democrats tend to hold more conservative viewpoints.
d)
Republicans tend to oppose strict immigration laws, while Democrats tend to support stronger measures to stop illegal immigration.
5.
What is one role of third parties in American politics?
a)
persuading the public on an issue that has been neglected by the major parties
b)
controlling the media coverage of national elections
c)
influencing the voter turnout during presidential elections
d)
encouraging the public to pressure major parties to work together on important issues
6.
A new voter wants to join a party currently associated with protecting the environment from industrial pollution, implementing regulations on financial firms, protecting civil rights for minorities, and supporting labor unions. The voter also wants to join a party that is considered “mainstream” rather than a smaller party. Which political party would best match the viewpoints of this new voter?<br /><br />
a)
Democratic Party
b)
Green Party
c)
Libertarian Party
d)
Republican Party
7.
Which statement describes an important political belief of the modern Republican Party?
a)
The U.S. economy performs best under as few government regulations as possible.
b)
Trade with other countries should be limited to protect U.S. businesses.
c)
The wealthiest citizens should take on an increased tax burden during economic crises.
d)
Labor unions are essential for protecting workers from exploitation by large corporations.
8.
How does the Libertarian Party's support for lowering corporate taxes reflect its ideas about the role of government?
a)
It shows that the party supports less government involvement in the economy.
b)
It shows that the party prefers government restrictions on capitalism.
c)
It shows that the party favors government action toward economic equality.
d)
It shows that the party encourages the government to pass laws for corporations only.
9.
Which modern political party most advocates for the U.S. government to have a small role in society?
a)
the Libertarian Party
b)
the Socialist Party
c)
the Republican Party
d)
the Democratic Party
10.
There have been many political parties in the United States since 1787. Which political parties are currently active in the United States?
a)
Democratic, Libertarian, and Republican
b)
Democratic, Green, and Union
c)
Constitution, Labor, and Republican
d)
Democratic, Federalist, and Republican
11.
What are the two major political parties in present-day America?
a)
the Democratic Party and the Republican Party
b)
the Communist Party and the Libertarian Party
c)
the Libertarian Party and the Socialist Party
d)
the Federalist Party and the Anti-Federalist Party
12.
Which is the most important factor to consider when evaluating candidates running for office?
a)
amount of relevant experience
b)
confident performance in debate
c)
appearance of political ads
d)
popularity of supporters
13.
Harry Wise served as a mayor for many years. Now he is running for governor. He claims that he was a popular mayor and that his decisions benefitted the residents of his city. His opponents say that his claims are exaggerated. Which action would best help a voter decide whether to vote for Wise as governor?<br /><br />
a)
evaluate the candidate's claims
b)
contact his campaign office
c)
read his opponent's literature
d)
watch his political advertisements
14.
Joseph Green is a local businessman. He has lived in the community all his life. He served two terms as a city council member. Now, he is running for governor. Which publicly available information would be most useful in helping voters know Green's stand on issues of concern to voters?<br /><br />
a)
his voting record on the city council
b)
his campaign advertisements on the radio
c)
his professional reputation among colleagues
d)
his party preference in elections he has voted in
15.
Which campaign slogan represents a single-issue platform?
a)
“Tax-Free America”
b)
“Yes We Can”
c)
“A New Direction”
d)
“Morning in America”
16.
Why are government leaders often influenced by special interest groups?
a)
Special interest groups raise significant amounts of money for political campaigns.
b)
Special interest groups use methods supported by voters.
c)
Special interest groups control the media coverage of political campaigns.
d)
Special interest groups provide voters with information about the qualifications of candidates.
17.
What role do interest groups play in government?
a)
They influence public policies.
b)
They ratify amendments to constitutions.
c)
They remove leaders from government.
d)
They make bills into laws.
18.
Which statement describes one of the major influences the media has on government?
a)
It can keep the government from taking actions it is not allowed to take.
b)
It can stop citizens from questioning their government.
c)
It can stop citizens from participating in their government.
d)
It can keep the government from taking actions it is required to take.
19.
Imagine two charity groups. Group X is a national non-governmental corporation, and Group Y is a neighborhood association. Both want the government to conserve the habitat of a particular animal species. What option for impacting government would most likely be available to Group X that is not available to Group Y?<br /><br />
a)
hiring lobbyists to promote their views
b)
staging protests to build public support
c)
sending petitions to their representatives
d)
making contributions to political campaigns
20.
Which statement best describes the impact of bias in news coverage?
a)
It causes people to question information.
b)
It makes the coverage more reliable.
c)
It opens up honest debate about current events.
d)
It allows people to examine different opinions on a subject.
21.
Which statement best explains the impact that special interest groups have on Congress?
a)
They help educate policy makers about issues the groups endorse.
b)
They help provide a check on government power.
c)
They help deliver funding for government programs.
d)
They help ensure that the federal budget is balanced.
22.
Which action most enables citizens to monitor government?
a)
free press
b)
free speech
c)
regular elections
d)
open proceedings
23.
How do interest groups influence government?
a)
lobby elected officials
b)
vote in local elections
c)
write to elected officials
d)
attend town hall meetings
24.
Which statement best describes the influence of the media on government?
a)
It shapes the actions of government by deciding which news stories to cover.
b)
It educates voters by examining issues and candidates.
c)
It supports the government by praising its actions and policies.
d)
It keeps politicians from breaking laws by exposing their wrongdoings.
25.
How do laws help citizens influence the government?
a)
Laws inform citizens about the government’s duties and the scope of its power.
b)
Laws give citizens the power to remove political rights.
c)
Laws guarantee citizens that the government will function well.
d)
Laws grant citizens the power to vote on important issues.
26.
How does the media influence government?
a)
by focusing attention on specific issues
b)
by running for political offices
c)
by voting for specific candidates
d)
by writing laws on current topics
27.
Ms. Smith is upset at her city council’s development plan for next year. However, it will be two years before an election for city council is held. Which is the best way for Ms. Smith to get the city council to change its development plan?<br /><br />
a)
Stay informed about the issue.
b)
Run for city council.
c)
Petition the governor.
d)
Write letters to the county commission.
28.
How does social media help citizens monitor the government?
a)
It helps citizens learn about new and proposed legislation.
b)
It helps citizens learn about their neighbor's political beliefs.
c)
It helps citizens see private government conversations.
d)
It helps citizens see classified government documents.
29.
What impact will an individual most likely have by participating in a letter-writing or phone-calling campaign to a political representative?
a)
influencing a vote on a specific bill
b)
creating a new piece of legislation
c)
winning media support for an issue
d)
changing public opinion on an issue
30.
How could a nonprofit charity organizations participate in government?
a)
by lobbying for new laws
b)
by paying taxes
c)
by running for office
d)
by participating in political campaigns
31.
Which statement best describes one effect of the media on government?
a)
The media inform the public, so people can make informed decisions.
b)
The media try to make money, so they can influence politics.
c)
The media are liberal and want to bias the public's political ideas.
d)
The media only use advertising intended to influence political opinions.
32.
What is one effect of businesses lobbying the government?
a)
Fewer regulations are applied to businesses.
b)
Government operations are run more efficiently.
c)
Government involvement in business rises.
d)
Lobbying by environmental groups diminishes.
33.
A state politician delivers an important campaign speech while police officers and firefighters stand behind her. Which statement best explains how this politician is using symbolism to shape public opinion?<br /><br />
a)
She wants the public to know that she has the support of public employees.
b)
She wants the public to know that she has experience as a public employee.
c)
She wants the public to know that she supports pay raises for public employees.
d)
She wants the public to know that she supports job security for public employees.
34.
An actor in a television ad talks about patriotism while an American flag waves in the background. He then asks viewers to support a candidate for the U.S. Senate.
a)
The advertisement is intended to persuade people to vote for a candidate.
b)
The advertisement is intended to educate people about voting rights.
c)
The advertisement is intended to address concerns about election fraud.
d)
The advertisement is intended to promote awareness about election day.
35.
Which action might best support affordable college tuition for Florida students?
a)
petitioning the federal government to increase educational grant funding
b)
petitioning bankers to forgive student loan debt
c)
petitioning the governor to raise state income taxes
d)
petitioning school officials to waive fees for students from other states
36.
What is the local government agency that fixes roads called?
a)
public works department
b)
health department
c)
utilities department
d)
sanitation department
37.
Which is the best plan of action to take to improve your county recycling programs?
a)
Write a letter to your county commissioner.
b)
Call your U.S. Senator in Washington, DC.
c)
Discuss the issue with your student council.
d)
Write a letter to the President of the United States.
38.
An interstate highway runs through a town in a county in Florida. It has potholes and cracks after years of use. Which group would be responsible for the repairs?<br /><br />
a)
Florida Department of Transportation
b)
U.S. Department of Transportation
c)
the county's roads department
d)
the town's roads department
39.
Which statement best explains how multiple perspectives shape political participation?
a)
by giving voters a variety of policy alternatives
b)
by increasing the number of people who vote
c)
by forcing voters to find common ground on issues
d)
by spreading ideas that discourage certain groups from voting
40.
A controversial new gun-control law is about to be proposed by Congressman Smith. How will the debate about this proposal most likely be shaped?<br /><br />
a)
by hearing multiple perspectives of competing interests
b)
by trying to limit the power of government
c)
by examining existing legislation on this issue
d)
by learning how other countries handled this same issue
41.
Which argument supports the current practice of using lobbyists to influence government officials?
a)
Lobbyists provide government officials with important information on issues.
b)
Lobbyists give some groups more influence on government policy than other groups.
c)
Lobbyists have greater access to government officials than most citizens do.
d)
Lobbyists present biased information to government officials.
42.
A newspaper runs an opinion piece by a well-known supporter of gun rights. What kind of responses is the newspaper most likely to receive?<br /><br />
a)
responses that represent different viewpoints
b)
responses that support the issue
c)
responses that question the writer
d)
responses that seek additional information
43.
Which phrase best explains why people write editorials?
a)
to communicate viewpoints about government
b)
to elect government officials
c)
to advertise government services
d)
to distribute information about government
44.
Political parties nominate candidates to run for political office
a)
t
b)
f
c)
j
d)
k
45.
U.S. citizens must join a political party
a)
f
b)
t
c)
j
d)
k
46.
Hundreds of smaller political parties exist in the United States today
a)
t
b)
f
c)
j
d)
k
47.
The Republican Party is said to be more liberal than the Democratic Party
a)
f
b)
t
c)
j
d)
k
48.
Governments that have a one-party system are usually dictatorships or totalitarian governments
a)
t
b)
f
c)
j
d)
k
49.
Third parties can influence public policy
a)
t
b)
f
c)
j
d)
k
50.
The views of Democrats and Republicans can be placed along a political spectrum
a)
t
b)
f
c)
j
d)
k
51.
Several European countries have more than two strong political parties
a)
t
b)
f
c)
j
d)
k
52.
Theodore Roosevelt ran for president under the Progressive Party
a)
t
b)
f
c)
j
d)
k
53.
The two-party system in the United States makes it likely that government policies will change drastically in a short period of time
a)
f
b)
t
c)
j
d)
k
54.
Political parties ___ or select, men or women to run for public office
a)
nominate
b)
coalition
c)
Democratic
d)
Republican
55.
In a ___ the formation of all other political parties is usually forbidden
a)
one-party system
b)
candidate
c)
nominate
d)
coalition
56.
Two or more political parties work together to run the government in a
a)
coalition
b)
political spectrum
c)
one-party system
d)
candidate
57.
___ is an organization made up of citizens who have similar ideas on public issues
a)
political party
b)
dictatorship
c)
coalition
d)
political spectrum
58.
The United States has a ___ involving the Democrats and Republicans
a)
two-party system
b)
third party
c)
political party
d)
dictatorship
59.
Theodore Roosevelt and Ross Perot ran for office under a
a)
third party
b)
coalition
c)
two-party system
d)
third party
60.
___ is defined as a person who runs for election to<br />government office
a)
candidate
b)
political spectrum
c)
third party
d)
coalition
61.
Several European countries have ___ systems, or ones in which there are more than two strong political parties
a)
multiparty
b)
one-party
c)
candidate
d)
political spectrum
62.
Members of a ___ share similar views on important issues.
a)
political party
b)
spectrum
c)
multiparty
d)
one-party
63.
The term ___ refers to the range of conservative views.
a)
political spectrum
b)
political party
c)
political party
d)
spectrum
64.
In ___ it is important for all political parties to compromise and work together for the good of the people they serve
a)
multiparty systems
b)
one-party systems
c)
political spectrum
d)
political party
65.
In the United States today, we have a ___ system.
a)
two-party
b)
four-party
c)
multiparty systems
d)
one-party systems
66.
In 1992, ___ran for president as an independent and had the strongest showing of any third party candidate since Theodore Roosevelt
a)
Ross Perot
b)
George Bush
c)
two-party
d)
four-party
67.
In a ___-party system, all power is in the hands of one person or a group.
a)
one-party system
b)
two-party system
c)
Ross Perot
d)
George Bush
68.
The ___ Party is more likely to support increasing the government’s role in providing social programs
a)
Democratic
b)
Republican
c)
Tea
d)
Green
69.
Candidates running for election may raise as much money as they can from any source they want.
a)
f
b)
t
c)
j
d)
k
70.
All citizens of the United States must contribute to the Presidential Election Campaign Fund
a)
f
b)
t
c)
j
d)
k
71.
In each precinct citizens all vote at the same polling place
a)
t
b)
f
c)
j
d)
k
72.
. Precinct captains organize volunteers to distribute information about a campaign
a)
t
b)
f
c)
j
d)
k
73.
The Federal Election Commission has the power to enforce campaign contribution laws
a)
t
b)
f
c)
j
d)
k
74.
Which of the following can be divided into precincts?
a)
all of the above
b)
cities
c)
counties
d)
wards
75.
The Bipartisan Campaign Reform Act requires that political candidates
a)
. report the names of individuals who contribute more than $200 in a year
b)
may keep the identities of contributors confidential
c)
may accept any amount of money from contributors
d)
report the names of people who contribute more than $100 in a year
76.
In order to receive public funds for a campaign, a candidate must
a)
raise $5,000 from private contributions.
b)
win the election
c)
raise less than $5,000 from private contributions.
d)
be approved to do so by Congress.
77.
Which of the following is<br />an example of a party<br />committee?
a)
national committee
b)
. central campaign committee
c)
city committee
d)
chairperson committee
78.
The planning for each political party is done through a series of ___
a)
committees
b)
campaigns
c)
FEC
d)
private contributions
79.
The ___ is the largest party committee whose members may be elected by a st
a)
national committee
b)
committees
c)
campaigns
d)
FEC
80.
Voting takes place at a(n) ___
a)
state central committee
b)
national committee
c)
committees
d)
campaigns
81.
County, city, and township committees are called ___
a)
local committees
b)
state central committee
c)
national committee
d)
committees
82.
All counties, cities, and wards are divided into ___ which can make voting easier for citizens.
a)
precincts
b)
local committees
c)
state central committee
d)
national committee
83.
The ___ requires every political candidate in federal elections to report the name of every person who contributes $200 or more in a yea
a)
Federal Election Campaign Act (FECA)
b)
precincts
c)
local committees
d)
state central committee
84.
After winning nomination, presidential candidates of the major parties who accept public financing cannot accept ___
a)
private contributions
b)
Federal Election Campaign Act (FECA)
c)
precincts
d)
local committees
85.
___ enforces campaign finance laws
a)
FEC
b)
private contributions
c)
Federal Election Campaign Act (FECA)
d)
precincts
86.
Candidates for president need millions of dollars to run their ___
a)
campaigns
b)
FEC
c)
private contributions
d)
Federal Election Campaign Act (FECA)
87.
A person must be no less than 21 years of age to vote in most states
a)
f
b)
t
c)
j
d)
k
88.
Any U.S. citizen of voting age can vote.
a)
f
b)
t
c)
j
d)
k
89.
Most states require voters to register before the day of an election
a)
t
b)
f
c)
j
d)
k
90.
A person must register as a member of a political party
a)
f
b)
t
c)
j
d)
k
91.
Usually two separate elections are held in most states—the primary and general elections
a)
t
b)
f
c)
j
d)
k
92.
Delegates are people who attend and vote in a nominating convention
a)
t
b)
f
c)
j
d)
k
93.
. Presidential elections occur every four years.
a)
t
b)
f
c)
j
d)
k
94.
. In general, independent candidates are elected more often than major-party candidates
a)
f
b)
t
c)
j
d)
k
95.
The president and members of Congress are elected in odd-numbered years
a)
f
b)
t
c)
j
d)
k
96.
Secret ballots have always been used in the United States
a)
f
b)
t
c)
j
d)
k
97.
Almost all states use the paper ballot.
a)
f
b)
t
c)
j
d)
k
98.
. A registered Democrat can vote for a Republican candidate in a general election
a)
t
b)
f
c)
j
d)
k
99.
The Voting Rights Act passed in 1965 states that in order to vote, one must be literate
a)
f
b)
t
c)
j
d)
k
100.
Those people who have registered as independent voters cannot vote in a closed primary
a)
t
b)
f
c)
j
d)
k
101.
In a(n) ___ , only those voters who are registered in the party can vote to choose the party’s candidates
a)
closed primary
b)
straight ticket
c)
split ticket
d)
secret ballots
102.
The ___ allows voters to choose the candidates from each party who will run in the later general election
a)
primary election
b)
closed primary
c)
straight ticket
d)
split ticket
103.
The primary election allows voters to choose the candidates from each party who will run in the later ___
a)
general election
b)
primary election
c)
closed primary
d)
straight ticket
104.
Voters who are not members of a political party may register as ___
a)
independent voters
b)
general election
c)
primary election
d)
closed primary
105.
In a(n) ___, voters may vote for the candidates of either major party, whether or not the voters belong to that party
a)
open primary
b)
independent voters
c)
general election
d)
primary election
106.
___ allow voters to keep who they vote for confidential.
a)
secret ballots
b)
open primary
c)
independent voters
d)
general election
107.
If voters choose to vote for candidates of more than one political party, they are voting a(n) ___
a)
split ticket
b)
secret ballots
c)
open primary
d)
independent voters
108.
If you were to vote for all Democrats, you would be voting a(n) ____
a)
straight ticket
b)
split ticket
c)
secret ballots
d)
open primary
109.
Which of the following is a current method used to vote?
a)
mechanical lever machines
b)
open ballot
c)
chad
d)
voice voting
110.
voters who are not members of a political party
a)
independent voters
b)
split ticket
c)
straight ticket
d)
secret ballot
111.
allows voters to choose the candidates from each party who will run in the general election
a)
primary election
b)
independent voters
c)
split ticket
d)
straight ticket
112.
election in which only voters who are registered in the party can vote
a)
closed primary
b)
primary election
c)
independent voters
d)
split ticket
113.
occurs to decide a winner when no candidate receives a majority of the votes
a)
runoff
b)
closed primary
c)
primary election
d)
independent voters
114.
election in which voters actually choose their leaders
a)
general election
b)
runoff
c)
closed primary
d)
primary election
115.
election in which voters may vote for the candidates of either major party whether or not they belong to that party
a)
open primary
b)
general election
c)
runoff
d)
closed primary
116.
support from many individuals at the local level
a)
grassroots
b)
open primary
c)
general election
d)
runoff
117.
this method of voting helps make elections fair and honest
a)
secret ballot
b)
grassroots
c)
open primary
d)
general election
118.
voting for all the candidates from one political party
a)
straight ticket
b)
secret ballot
c)
grassroots
d)
open primary
119.
voting for the candidates of more than one political party
a)
split ticket
b)
straight ticket
c)
secret ballot
d)
grassroots
120.
Electors are not required to vote for their party’s candidate.
a)
t
b)
f
c)
j
d)
k
121.
In the presidential election, Americans do not vote directly for the president
a)
t
b)
f
c)
j
d)
k
122.
At national nominating conventions, people promote a party’s platform and nominate presidential and vice presidential candidates
a)
t
b)
f
c)
j
d)
k
123.
The vice presidential candidate is the presidential candidate who receives the second-most votes at the nominating convention
a)
f
b)
t
c)
j
d)
k
124.
Presidential candidates are officially chosen at the primaries
a)
f
b)
t
c)
j
d)
k
125.
A(n) ___ is a statement that outlines a party’s views on important issues and sets forth a proposed program for the nation
a)
platform
b)
elector
c)
electoral votes
d)
plank
126.
___ refers to the votes cast by citizens
a)
popular vote
b)
platform
c)
elector
d)
electoral votes
127.
___ is made up of 538 members
a)
electoral college
b)
popular vote
c)
platform
d)
elector
128.
___ may explain a more general statement made in a<br />platform
a)
plank
b)
electoral college
c)
popular vote
d)
platform
129.
A candidate must win a majority of the ___ to become president
a)
electoral votes
b)
plank
c)
electoral college
d)
popular vote
130.
casts an official vote for president.
a)
elector
b)
electoral votes
c)
plank
d)
electoral college
131.
Presidential candidates are officially chosen during the
a)
national nominating convention
b)
presidential primaries
c)
state primaries
d)
party elections
132.
The number of electors from each state is equal to the number of ____ from that state.
a)
Congress members
b)
executive departments
c)
senators
d)
representatives
133.
The president must win the majority of _____ to win the election
a)
electoral votes
b)
convention votes
c)
popular votes
d)
states
134.
How many electors are there in the electoral college?
a)
538
b)
103
c)
53
d)
628
135.
How many times in U.S. history has no presidential candidate won a majority of electoral votes?
a)
twice
b)
once
c)
three times
d)
four times
136.
In a presidential election the votes Americans cast are part of the
a)
election return
b)
primary vote
c)
electoral votes
d)
popular vote
137.
If no presidential candidate receives a majority of the votes in the electoral college, the president is
a)
chosen by the House of Representatives
b)
. able to ask for a recount
c)
chosen by Congress
d)
asked to resign
138.
The statement of a party’s views and policies is called a(n)
a)
platform
b)
elector
c)
candidate
d)
plateau
139.
Each party’s national nominating convention is held during the ___ of the presidential election year
a)
summer
b)
fall
c)
winter
d)
spring
140.
Each part of a party platform is called a
a)
plank
b)
spectrum
c)
platform
d)
candidate
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