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WorksheetsAP US Government Unit 5 Mr. McBee
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 13mins
What is the main purpose of the Fifteenth and Twenty-Sixth Amendments?
Expanding voting rights
Restricting voting rights
Establishing voting age
None of the above
The Citizens United v. FEC decision primarily impacted which of the following?
Campaign finance and spending
Voter registration
Political party funding
Election day procedures
How do political parties typically recruit candidates for office?
By holding public auditions
By training local leaders they believe fit for the role
By selecting from a pool of volunteers
By random selection
Which of the following typically characterizes voting patterns among older voters?
Higher voter turnout than younger voters
Lower voter turnout than younger voters
Equal voter turnout
None of the above
In the U.S., which primary role do political parties play in comparison to interest groups?
Running candidates for office
Lobbying government officials
Conducting research
Mobilizing voters
How does the 'winner-take-all' system in the Electoral College affect third-party candidates?
It helps them gain more votes
It often hinders their electoral success
It allows them to participate equally
None of the above
What is an 'iron triangle' in U.S. public policy?
A type of voting system
A close relationship between committees, agencies, and interest groups
A method of campaign financing
None of the above
One common criticism of the Electoral College is that it:
Favors smaller states
Is too complex
Encourages voter turnout
None of the above
Which of the following is an example of the free-rider problem in interest groups?
Members benefiting from group activities
Non-members benefiting from union negotiations
Members paying dues
None of the above
What does the First Amendment protect regarding campaign finance?
Political spending by independent groups
Government regulation of spending
Limits on donations
None of the above
Consumer-driven media often contributes to partisan polarization by:
Providing balanced coverage
Reinforcing existing political biases
Encouraging diverse viewpoints
None of the above
What is the typical outcome for electoral votes in most states during presidential elections?
The winner receives all electoral votes
Votes are split among candidates
Electoral votes are not awarded
None of the above
High political efficacy in an individual means they are likely to:
Participate actively in elections
Avoid political discussions
Be indifferent to politics
None of the above
What role do interest groups often play in 'iron triangles'?
Influencing policy through connections with agencies and Congress
Conducting elections
Providing funding for campaigns
None of the above
The U.S. Constitution addresses political parties by:
Not mentioning political parties at all
Establishing their roles
Limiting their powers
None of the above
Which of the following is NOT an advantage typically enjoyed by incumbents in Congress?
Greater name recognition
Access to campaign finance
Less media scrutiny than challengers
Established relationships
The concept of 'agenda-setting' in media refers to:
Determining which issues are discussed publicly
Controlling public opinion
Influencing voter turnout
None of the above
Rational-choice voting refers to individuals voting based on:
Expected personal benefits
Party affiliation
Social pressure
None of the above
A low sense of political efficacy in an individual is likely to lead to:
Cynicism toward government
Increased political participation
Greater trust in government
None of the above
What best describes the function of interest groups?
Influencing policy on specific issues
Running for office
Conducting research
None of the above
What is prospective voting?
Voting based on future promises
Voting based on past performance
Voting based on party loyalty
None of the above
What is one major criticism of the winner-take-all system in the Electoral College?
Popular vote doesn't always match the winner
It encourages third-party candidates
It simplifies the voting process
None of the above
Which of the following distinguishes political parties from interest groups?
Parties represent a wide range of issues
Interest groups have more funding
Parties are more organized
None of the above
Why might political candidates focus their campaigns on larger states?
Larger states have more influence in the Electoral College
Larger states have more voters
Larger states have more media coverage
None of the above
Interest groups may face the free-rider problem because:
Supporters can benefit without joining
Members pay dues
They have too many members
None of the above
