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Worksheets7th Grade CIVICS SOL REVIEW SECTION 3
Total questions: 89
Worksheet time: 45mins
There are four functions or ________ of political parties. The first function of political parties is to ________ and nominate candidates, meaning they choose who they believe is the best person to represent their ________.
functions; recruit; party
branches; elect; country
roles; select; government
duties; appoint; state
Another political party function is ________ people about campaign issues and where the party stands on the issues. Party members will talk to voters about hot topics like healthcare and jobs.
educating
entertaining
confusing
ignoring
Political parties work hard to help their candidates ________ elections, which is the third function of political parties. They will advertise through social media, provide signs for people's yards, and promote TV commercials.
win
lose
ignore
delay
The final function of political parties is to ________ current officeholders.
monitor
elect
punish
ignore
The election is a year away. We must create committees to select who can best represent our party's views.
Recruiting and nominating candidates
Educating people about campaign issues
Helping candidates win elections
Monitoring actions of officeholders
Our party can arrange a meet-and-greet with the local press to show voters where we stand on campaign issues.
Recruiting and nominating candidates
Educating people about campaign issues
Helping candidates win elections
Monitoring actions of officeholders
Our work doesn't end after an election. Even though our party did not win, we still need to watch those in office and notify the public of any wrongdoings.
1. Recruiting and nominating candidates
2. Educating people about campaign issues
3. Helping candidates win elections
4. Monitoring actions of officeholders
The cost of a TV ad is $10,000, but our party's money is well spent this way as we approach this election. We will do more fund-raising if that is what it takes to support our candidate.
Recruiting and nominating candidates
Educating people about campaign issues
Helping candidates win elections
Monitoring actions of officeholders
Voters want to know! Members of our party will distribute flyers, pamphlets, buttons, and stickers. They can use social media and political blogs to reach voters.
Recruiting and nominating candidates
Educating people about campaign issues
Helping candidates win elections
Monitoring actions of officeholders
After our party's candidates are known, we need to attract as many voters as possible. Members of our party can show their support by placing a campaign poster in their yard.
Recruiting and nominating candidates
Educating people about campaign issues
Helping candidates win elections
Monitoring actions of officeholders
All those in favor of Mr. Jones to represent our party, raise your hand.
Recruiting and nominating candidates
Educating people about campaign issues
Helping candidates win elections
Monitoring actions of officeholders
We won the election! Now we will work diligently to succeed in office in hopes of being reelected in the future.
Recruiting and nominating candidates
Educating people about campaign issues
Helping candidates win elections
Monitoring actions of officeholders
The two major parties in the U.S. are the _______________ party and the _______________ party.
Republican, Democrat
Libertarian, Green
Federalist, Whig
Constitution, Reform
The symbol for the Republican party is the _______________.
elephant
donkey
lion
eagle
The symbol for the Democratic party is the _______________.
donkey
elephant
lion
eagle
Both of these major political parties have members who hold liberal and conservative views; however, relatively more Republicans hold _______________ views, and relatively more Democrats hold _______________ views.
conservative, liberal
liberal, conservative
moderate, extreme
extreme, moderate
Both parties try to ______ elections by appealing to the political center.
win
lose
ignore
delay
Political parties organize to ______ elections.
win
lose
ignore
watch
Political parties ______ public policy (laws).
influence
ignore
destroy
avoid
Political parties reflect both ______ and ______ views.
liberal, conservative
democratic, autocratic
radical, moderate
traditional, progressive
Political parties define themselves in a way that wins ______ support by appealing to the political ______.
majority, center
minority, left
unanimous, right
plurality, fringe
The parties' differences are stated or written on their political ______ and reflected in their ______.
platform, campaigns
agenda, debates
manifesto, speeches
policy, rallies
One of the main jobs of third party candidates is to introduce ______ ideas or press for a specific ______. Normally ______ party candidates revolve around a political ______ like Theodore ______.
new, issue, third, personality, Roosevelt
old, law, second, party, Lincoln
radical, policy, major, leader, Washington
conservative, agenda, first, movement, Jefferson
What are the two major political parties?
a. Republican b. Democrat
c. Green Party b. Libertarian
d. Constitution Party b. Reform Party
e. Independent b. Socialist
Third __________ rarely win __________.
Third parties rarely win elections.
Third candidates rarely win prizes.
Third members rarely win awards.
Third groups rarely win matches.
A third party __________ has never won the __________.
candidate, presidency
president, election
party, Congress
nominee, Senate
Third parties introduce new __________ __________.
ideas/issues.
laws/policies.
leaders/voters.
parties/candidates.
Third parties press for a particular __________.
issue
candidate
election
party
Third parties often __________ around a political __________.
Third parties often revolve around a political personality.
Third parties often dissolve around a political campaign.
Third parties often unite around a political ideology.
Third parties often split around a political party.
The Progressive Party formed around __________ __________ in the 1912 presidential election.
Theodore Roosevelt
Woodrow Wilson
William Howard Taft
Eugene V. Debs
Some examples of third parties in our nation's history have been the Bull Moose Progressive Party and the Green Party. Two other examples are the __________ and the __________ parties.
Socialist and Libertarian parties.
Democratic and Republican parties.
Federalist and Whig parties.
Tea and Constitution parties.
There are (only two / more than two) Major political parties in the United States.
only two
more than two
Third parties win elections.
rarely
often
Third parties focus on or introducing.
new ideas
candidates
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
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
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
All of the following can be said of third parties EXCEPT they—
introduce new ideas and/or press for a particular issue
often take votes away from the two major parties
often win elections and reform public policies
often revolve around a political personality
The Green Party, Constitution Party, and Libertarian Party are examples of—
the two-party system
third parties
PACs
Super PACs
What are the major functions of political parties?
Nominate candidates
Raise money for campaigns
Count the electoral vote
Monitor office holders
In order to win elections, political parties ___
appeal to the political center.
take positions that are unpopular with the voters.
avoid all propaganda techniques.
try to attract only liberal voters.
Can be proven true or false
Fact
Opinion
A person's belief
Fact
Opinion
President Taft was the best president ever.
Opinion
Fact
Theodore Roosevelt ran as a third party candidate
True
False
Maybe
Not Sure
When you want to find out more about the candidates that are running for a political office, make sure you do all of the following: 1. Separate __________ from __________
fact, opinion
truth, lies
news, rumors
policy, personality
When you want to find out more about the candidates that are running for a political office, make sure you do all of the following: 2. Detect __________ (favoring one side of an issue)
bias
accuracy
neutrality
objectivity
When you want to find out more about the candidates that are running for a political office, make sure you do all of the following: 3. Evaluate __________ (like TV, newspapers, Internet)
sources
votes
debates
polls
When you want to find out more about the candidates that are running for a political office, make sure you do all of the following: 4. Identify __________ (exaggerated information)
propaganda
statistics
biographies
endorsements
mass media
A. sources of news information that are widely distributed, including television, radio, newspapers, and magazines
B. a type of communication limited to small groups
C. a form of entertainment only available online
D. a method of personal messaging between individuals
bias
E. one sided or slanted point of view
A. completely neutral perspective
B. random or unpredictable outcome
C. balanced and fair analysis
What is a "source"?
F. the person, organization, book or other text that supplies information or evidence
A. a method of organizing information
B. a type of research study
C. a way to analyze data
propaganda
D. certain ideas that may involve misleading messages that are designed to manipulate people
A. a form of government where citizens vote on laws directly
B. a system of trade between countries
C. a scientific theory about evolution
editorial
J. an article in a newspaper or magazine that expresses the opinion of its editor or publisher
A. a type of advertisement for a product
B. a news report about a recent event
C. a letter to the editor from a reader
op-ed pieces
H. a newspaper piece that appears on the page opposite the editorial page; usually offers an opposite point of view
A. a short news report about a recent event
B. a section dedicated to sports coverage
C. a column featuring celebrity interviews
candidate
a person seeking an elected government office
a person who votes in an election
a person who organizes the election
a person who counts the votes
campaign
an organized effort to gather support for a candidate
a type of advertisement for a product
a group of people protesting a law
a meeting to discuss business strategies
fact
something that can be shown to be true, to exist, or to have happened
something that is believed by many but not proven
a personal opinion or belief
a prediction about the future
opinion
the view somebody takes about a certain issue especially when it is based solely on personal judgment
a legal decision made by a judge or court
a scientific fact proven by experiment
a historical event recorded in books
The mass media plays a role in the political process.
IMPORTANT
UNIMPORTANT
Which of the following are NOT roles of media in the political process.
Raise money for candidates
Broadcast different points of view
Suggest for whom to vote
Identify candidates
Accept bribes from political parties
What is the media? (Check each correct answer.)
Magazine
Social Media
TV
Radio
Newspaper
Running for political office (like president, governor, or member of Congress) requires a LOT of _________.
money
patience
luck
friends
To be able to pay for things like commercials, signs, and plane tickets, candidates must conduct extensive ____________ activities.
fundraising
advertising
traveling
debating
Most people who run for political office are rich and can afford to miss work. That means the opportunities to run for public office are ____________ for most middle-class and poor people.
limited
abundant
guaranteed
unrestricted
The wealthy have an ____________ since they may not have to raise as much money as other candidates. The wealthy can afford to spend their own money!
advantage
disadvantage
obligation
restriction
Special ____________ groups, like the NRA and PETA will donate money to the campaigns of candidates who support their views.
interest
political
social
economic
As a result, special interest groups have more ____________ on candidates who get elected to public office.
influence
money
control
pressure
When limits were placed on the amount individuals were allowed to donate to a political candidate and their campaign, Political Action ____________, also known as ____________ and Super PACs were created.
Committees, PACs
Groups, Lobbies
Funds, Trusts
Associations, Unions
Individuals, ____________, and unions can donate unlimited amounts to PACs and Super PACs.
businesses
governments
churches
schools
What does P.A.C. stand for? P ____________ A ____________ C ____________
Political Action Committee
Public Advisory Council
Private Account Corporation
Professional Association Committee
Cause: High cost to run for political office
Effect: Limits the opportunities for candidates to run for public office
What is another effect?
Reduces diversity among elected officials
Increases voter turnout
Decreases campaign spending
Encourages more independent candidates
Interest Groups: Is a structured organization of people with shared attitudes who attempt to influence public policy. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of interest groups?
A) Vary in size, goals and budget
B) Attempt to influence both the government and public opinion
C) Hire lobbyists to represent their interest
D) Are only established by the government
Interest Group
seeking to influence legislators to introduce or vote for or against a bill
all of those things a government decides to do to meet its goals
participating in events such as rallies and speeches that are intended to persuade voters to vote for a particular candidate, party, or issue
topics for discussion or of general concern
a private organization that tries to influence public policy; people with a similar point of view about an issue who work together to promote their beliefs
Public Policy
seeking to influence legislators to introduce or vote for or against a bill
all of those things a government decides to do to meet its goals
participating in events such as rallies and speeches that are intended to persuade voters to vote for a particular candidate, party, or issue
topics for discussion or of general concern
a private organization that tries to influence public policy; people with a similar point of view about an issue who work together to promote their beliefs
lobbying
seeking to influence legislators to introduce or vote for or against a bill
all of those things a government decides to do to meet its goals
participating in events such as rallies and speeches that are intended to persuade voters to vote for a particular candidate, party, or issue
topics for discussion or of general concern
a private organization that tries to influence public policy; people with a similar point of view about an issue who work together to promote their beliefs
Campaigning
seeking to influence legislators to introduce or vote for or against a bill
all of those things a government decides to do to meet its goals
participating in events such as rallies and speeches that are intended to persuade voters to vote for a particular candidate, party, or issue
topics for discussion or of general concern
a private organization that tries to influence public policy; people with a similar point of view about an issue who work together to promote their beliefs
The high cost of getting elected has changed campaigns for political office by —
requiring the national government to pay all campaign costs.
giving special interest groups an increased influence.
discouraging the development of PACs (political action committees).
expanding the opportunities for people to run for office.
What do you call campaign statements that can be proven?
Fact
Opinion
Bias
Propaganda
Issue-oriented special interest groups have increased influence on elections. This is a result of —
A. parties
B. rising campaign costs
C. campaign finance reform
D. democracy
One example of mass media used in political campaigns is—
to discourage political mailings.
to emphasize issues.
to exchange posters.
to broadcast same points of view.
Qualifications to Register to Vote in Virginia: 1. Must be a __________ of the United States
citizen
resident
visitor
employee
Qualifications to Register to Vote in Virginia: 2. Resident of __________ and precinct
Virginia
Maryland
North Carolina
Washington, D.C.
Qualifications to Register to Vote in Virginia: At least _____ years old by the general election
18
16
21
25
One way to Register to Vote in Virginia:
In person at the __________ office
registrar's
mayor's
post
school
How to Register to Vote in Virginia- by mail (application may be picked up at the __________ of Vehicles, public __________, state/local government offices, or other designated locations)
Department; libraries
Division; parks
Office; schools
Agency; hospitals
Which of these is another way to register to vote?
Online
By Phone
At the Mall
Through Social Media
Reasons Citizens Fail to Vote: 1. Lack of __________
interest
money
education
transportation
Reasons Citizens Fail to Vote: 2. __________ to register
Failure
Success
Motivation
Effort
