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WorksheetsB2: Elections
Total questions: 43
Worksheet time: 25mins
Constituents are:
those who create laws.
members of both the house & senate.
the people represented in a district.
Which group writes a party’s platform at its national convention?
(a)
local caucus members
Senate campaign committee members
The description of a political party’s position on election issues is called a (a) .
In which type of election do voters choose a party’s candidates for the general election?
(a)
local election
national election
special election
By reading a party platform, you can learn about the party’s
(a)
budget for campaign spending.
campaign strategies for the coming election.
plans for the national convention.
In the case Bush v. Gore, the Supreme Court
ordered an end to the use of punch-card ballots.
ordered the recounting of votes to stop.
ruled unanimously in favor of George W. Bush
sided with the state of Florida.
The amendment that lowered the voting age to 18 was the
Eighteenth.
Fourteenth.
Twenty-seventh.
Twenty-sixth.
The number of electoral votes for each state is
determined by the number of Delegates that state has
based on population
based on congressional representation
Which of the following is NOT one of the roles of the media:
Broadcasting different points of view
Identifying candidates
Writing editorials and creating political cartoons
Recruiting and nominating candidates
Emphasizing selected issues
How many Representatives does Louisiana have?
2
7
9
6
Who is at the top of the executive branch in Louisiana?
the justices
the senators
the governor
How many districts does Louisiana have that are represented by congressman?
6
4
10
2
What are the (3) parts to the Constitution?
Preamble
Articles
Amendments
Federalsim
Electoral College
The group of people that cast the OFFICIAL VOTE for president is called
Popular Vote
Congress
Senate
Electoral College
How often are presidential elections held in the United States?
Every 3 years
Every 4 years
Every year
Every 6 years
How do political parties determine their candidates for a general election?
Primary elections & caucuses
A fist fight
Candidate conventions
Speed dating
Every two years, congressional elections are held for which seats?
All of the House of Representatives & all of the Senate
All of the House of Representatives & 1/3 of the Senate
All of the House of Representatives only
All of the Senate only
Which of the following positions is never included in an election?
Supreme Court Justice
Governor
Member of Congress
Dog Catcher
In the Unites States, who officially chooses the President?
The majority of the people who voted
The Speaker of the House
The Electoral College
A meeting of party delegates (representatives) held every 4 year.
Primary
Caucus
National Convention
Campaign
The idea that citizens have a responsibility to help their country
House of Representatives
Senate
Bill of Rights
Civic Duty
A common criticism of the Electoral College is that it
gives too much power to states with the highest populations
gives too much power to smaller states
is not even a real college
allows a person to win the presidency without a majority of votes
The U.S. state worth the MOST amount of Electoral votes.
The LEAST amount of electoral votes that a state may be worth.
1
2
3
1,000,000
What is the number needed to be elected President?
260
270
269
538
Choose ALL the qualifications to be President of the United States
35 years old
Natural born citizen
Male
Resident for 14 years
Citizens can propose a new law through a(n)
recall
initiative
referendum
proposition
Citizens can approve or reject a local or state law with a(n)
recall
initiative
referendum
proposition
Much of the money from election campaigns comes from
returns
incumbents
electors
political action committees
The term reapportionment refers to...
Congress’ ability to grant various rights to the states under the 10th amendment
The process by which congressional districts are drawn and seats are redistributed
The act of the executive branch to replace various federal judges whenever the President sees fit
Which of the following best describes Gerrymandering?
Drawing a district in favor of a political party over others
Drawing political boundaries for political parties to know which area supports which party
Drawing a district to evenly include members of all political ideologies
Which statement best summarizes the Court’s decision in Baker v Carr?
Reapportionment claims are justifiable in federal courts and Tennessee was violating the 14th Amendment
Concluded that Baker’s interpretation of the 14th Amendment fell under “Political Question Doctrine” was not eligible to be heard in federal courts
