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WorksheetsTest 7 Review
Total questions: 29
Worksheet time: 29mins
The federalist and anti-federalist were the first two political parties in the U.S
True
False
Which of the following IS NOT a democrat/liberal view point?
higher taxes for every citizen
equal opportunity for all citizens
higher taxes for the wealthy
welfare programs
A U.S. citizen that supports fully funding federal programs such as welfare, Medicaid, and Medicare but also is pro-life would likely be considered _____.
a conservative Republican
a Federalist
a liberal Democrat
a moderate Democrat
Fundraising is important to a presidential campaign because
commercials are free to candidates
votes cost a lot of money
campaigns are expensive
How many electoral college votes must you win to become president?
538
270
370
170
PACs are an example of...
electoral votes
delegates
primary elections
campaign funding
The United States has a 3 party system.
True
False
What can happen when an Independent candidate gets a lot of support in an election?
They usually win
They help the major party that most closely aligns with their view points to win
They help the major party candidate that most closely aligns with their views to loose
Which country has a multi-party system?
The. U.S
Great Britain
China
Cuba
Today, which of the following is the third-largest political party in the United States?
the Libertarian Party
the Green Party
the Reform Party
The Constitution Party
As part of the Republican presidential nominating process, the states use different systems for selecting their delegates to the national convention. Which system awards all of the delegates to the candidate who receives the most votes?
proportional basis
winner-take-all
hybrid
superdelegate
What level of the United States government carries out elections?
international
national
state
local
Which of the following statements best describes a political machine?
an organization that raises money in support of a certain issue or a certain candidate
a political organization headed by a boss that demands support in return for political favors
a political party that dominates the politics of a state for an extended amount of time
a computer that accurately predicts the winners of important elections
He was the first one to campaign for president.
Andrew Jackson
Abraham Lincoln
Ross Perot
Mitt Romney
This type of money is not regulated.
Hard Money
Soft Money
Coins
Checks
Which of the following types of political donations are unlimited?
money from corporations
money from foreign governments
money from Political Action Committees (PACs)
a candidate's personal money
This group may only contribute $5,000 to an individual's campaign.
Individuals
PACs
foreign countries
candidates
Only 21 and over citizens are eligible to vote.
True
False
Which of the following statements best describes a strict voting state?
You may only vote in a party primary if you are registered as a member of that party.
A person without an ID will vote on a provisional ballot and must provide identification at a later date for their ballot to be counted.
A person without an ID can vote on a normal ballot after signing an affidavit.
If a voter does not have a government-issued, photo ID, they can bring in a document with their name and address on it as proof of identification.
This primary allows any voter, no matter the political affiliation, to vote.
Closed Primary
Open Primary
When do presidential nominees select their running mates?
in the middle of the primaries
before the primaries
at the convention
after the general election
Which of the following people would have been allowed to vote in 1820?
a poor, 32-year-old, white male who owns a small farm in Pennsylvania.
a wealthy widow from South Carolina who owns a large plantation
a 19-year-old U.S. Army corporal from Virginia
a free, well-educated, African American man who is a well-to-do cabinet maker in Boston
What event caused the government to the lower the voting age to 18?
Civil War
Civil Rights Movement
Vietnam War
creation of the secret ballot
What amendment to the United States Constitution lowered the voting age to 18 years of age?
2
16
15
26
How are the president and the vice president of the United States chosen?
through popular vote
through congress
through the electoral college
through the supreme court
How are electors determined?
population
number or state reps and senators
number of senators
number of state reps
This is a series of meetings held throughout a state to openly discuss who that party's candidate should be.
caucus
primary
convention
town hall meeting
At a contested convention...
superdelegates choose a candidate
members of congress choose a candidate
delegates choose candidate by secret ballot
a 2nd nationwide primary takes place
A political platform is a plan of action to remedy a specific problem in the country.
True
False
