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BASIC CIVICS HS/JHS

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 10mins

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Class

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What is the definition of an Absentee Ballot?

A ballot that cannot be found

Mail in ballot for someone unable to get to the polls

A ballot for candidates not running for office

Stolen ballot

What is a ballot?

A ballot is a device used to cast votes in an election.

A ballot can be a piece of paper.

A ballot can be a vote cast by computer.

All of the above.

What is a blue state?

A state that has a majority of independent voters

A state that predominantly votes for the Democratic Party

A state that predominantly votes for the Republican Party

A state that has a purple color on the map

What is a caucus?

A meeting of members of a political party to select candidates or decide on policy

A campaign speech

Another name for a ballot

None of the above

What is a conservative?

Someone who is open to change and embraces new ideas

Someone who is apathetic and indifferent to societal issues

Someone who is radical and advocates for extreme social reforms

Someone who is resistant to change and holds traditional values and beliefs

What is a political convention?

A festival celebrating political achievements

A gathering of international leaders to discuss global issues

A gathering of delegates from a political party to select candidates and shape party policy.

A meeting of political opponents to negotiate compromises

What is the definition of a delegate?

Another name for a candidate

A person who is chosen or elected to represent or speak for others

Someone offering a bribe at a convention

A former president

What is a political debate?

An interview with a group of national journalists

A writing competition among political leaders

A formal discussion on a political topic between candidates, politicians, or public figures.

An ad campaign for politicians running for office

What is a democracy?

A democracy is a system of government in which the citizens have the power to choose their leaders and participate in decision-making.

A democracy is a system of government in which the leaders are appointed by a monarch

A democracy is a system of government in which the citizens have no say in decision-making

A democracy is a system of government in which the leaders are chosen by the military

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What is an exit poll?

A process of selecting the best exit strategy from a polling station

An official method of counting votes before the official results are announced

A survey of employees at polling stations

A survey of voters taken immediately after they have exited the polling stations

11.

What is gerrymandering?

The process of selecting a candiate for an office

The manipulation of the vote count by a government official

A method of predicting election outcomes based on polling data

The manipulation of electoral district boundaries to favor a particular political party or group.

12.

The Republican Party is also know as the GOP. What does GOP stand for?

The Great Old Party

The Grand Old Party

The Government Official Party

The General Oversight Party

13.

What is an incumbent?

Current officeholder

Retired politician

Volunteer worker

Former officeholder

14.

What is a landslide in an election?

A situation where no candidate or party wins a majority of the votes

A tie between two candidates or parties resulting in a recount

A decisive victory where one candidate or party wins by a large margin

A protest against a candidate during an election

15.

What Is A Liberal?

A liberal is someone who generally supports social progress and reform, and who is open to new ideas and change.

A liberal is someone who is indifferent to social issues and political change.

A liberal is someone who rejects all religious values and Protestant beliefs.

A liberal is someone who opposes social progress and reform, and who is resistant to new ideas and change.

16.

Define majority

The smaller part or number; the number smaller than half the total.

The greater part or number; the number larger than half the total.

The exact half of the total number.

The number larger than the total.

17.

What is the definition of a political party nomination?

The annual gathering of political party members for debating

The process of selecting a campaign slogan for a political party

The process by which a political party selects a candidate to run for public office

The celebration of a political party's founding anniversary

18.

What is a political poll?

A type of debate used at political events

A survey or questionnaire conducted to measure public opinion on political issues or candidates.

A type of candidate found in red states.

A type of candidate found in blue states

19.

What is a red state?

A state that is known for its red-colored landmarks or buildings.

A state that predominantly supports or votes for the Republican Party.

A state that has a high population of red-haired individuals.

A state that predominantly supports or votes for the Democratic Party.

20.

What is a swing state?

A swing state is a state where only one candidate has overwhelming support

A swing state is a state where the election outcome is already predetermined

A swing state is a state where the candidates do not campaign

A swing state is a state where no single candidate or party has overwhelming support, making it crucial in determining the outcome of an election.

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BASIC CIVICS HS/JHS

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 10mins

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