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WorksheetsCE 5: Politics Test
Total questions: 17
Worksheet time: 9mins
QUALIFICATIONS TO VOTE IN VIRGINIA
*Citizen of the United States
*Eighteen years of age
Which qualification to vote in Virginia is missing from the list?
Valid passport
Citizen of Virginia
Driver's license
Which of the following is NOT a function of political parties?
Recruiting and nominating candidates
Nominating Supreme Court justices
Monitoring the actions of officeholders
Educating the public about campaign issues
Which type of election usually has the highest voter turnout?
Local elections
State elections
Congressional elections
Presidential elections
Why is it important for Americans to vote?
The Constitution requires all citizens to vote
It is one of our responsibilities
If Americans do not vote, they face legal consequences
Voting is the only way Americans can voice their opinions
The difference between the beliefs of political parties --
Can be found by reading each party's platform
is that only one party reflects both liberal and conservative views
is not important in an election
is not available to the public
What are three reasons people do not vote?
Failure to register
Lack of interest
Too expensive
Belief that their vote will not make a difference
Third parties differ from the two main political parties because third parties
have more official members
have more political experience
are often concerned with one issue
are older than the two main parties
How many electors represent the state of Virginia?
11
13
15
17
All of the following can be said of third parties EXCEPT they --
introduce new ideas
rarely win elections
do not play an important role in elections
often revolve around a political personality
In order to vote in Virginia, a citizen must register --
on Election Day
one week before Election Day
at least 14 days before Election Day
at least 22 days before Election Day
The Green Party, Constitution Party, and Libertarian Party are examples of --
the two-party system
Third parties
PACs
Super PACs
When citizens vote in a presidential election, we are casting the --
electoral vote
presidential vote
popular vote
executive vote
Identify three states that would be most heavily targeted by campaigns because of the winner-take-all system.
Virginia
California
Iowa
Texas
New York
In what way has rising campaign costs led to reform?
There is a rise in donations by super PACs
There are no limits on the amount of PACs that can exist
Individuals may only donate $2,700 to a candidate per election
Loopholes exist that provide unlimited funds to candidates
What are three ways can register to vote in Virginia?
In person at the registrar's office
By writing a letter to the senator
By sending an application through the mail
Online
In person at the local post office
How is the number of electors for each state determined?
By the population
By location
Through federal law
By the representation in Congress
Which of the following is LEAST likely to affect voter turnout?
Race
Income
Age
Education
