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- 1. Multiple Choice
When people don't turn out to vote because they don't care, it is known as what?Voter ApathyBallot FatigueSleep-in VotersproCannot Voters - 2. Multiple ChoiceWhy are political parties essential to democratic government?It is the only way for someone to run for officeThey are a link between representatives and their constituentsThey are the only way to get things to changeEveryone fits into a major party
- 3. Multiple ChoiceHow has the internet changed the political process?You can vote onlineYou can change your vote onlineSample ballots can help prepare votersCandidates can order pizza for the road
- 4. Multiple ChoiceWhat is Jefferson trying to say?Public opinion should be acceptedPublic opinion is misunderstoodAmerican's do not agree on anythingPeople should keep their opinions to themselves
- 5. Multiple ChoiceGeorge Washington did not like political parties because...they were too coolthey divided the countrythey lie to win electionsthey waste resources
- 6. Multiple ChoicePeople who join together to pursue a common interest in influencing legislation are known as what?Political Action Committees (PAC's)Public OpinionMass MediaInterest Groups
- 7. Multiple ChoiceThe media typically is _______ when reporting the news.LiberalBiasedConservativeUnbiased
- 8. Multiple ChoiceFrom the map, what can you infer about states voter registration laws?Most states have some laws in placeAll states have strict lawsThere are no voter registration laws in the United StatesStates have discriminatory laws
- 9. Multiple ChoiceThird party candidates are typically...less informedpopularmore quiethonest
- 10. Multiple ChoiceHow can the Presidential Primaries cause problems within the party?Best candidate emergesPeople get tired of votingDiscourages well-qualified candidates due to expensesCandidates challenge each other in open combat
- 11. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the best way future voter tendencies can be predicted?By hiring a psychicBased on previous electionsBy taking a pollBased on social media "likes"
- 12. Multiple ChoiceWhich of these is NOT one of the three flaws of the Electoral College system?The winner of the popular vote does not always winThe electoral voters are not proportional to state populationThe electoral voters are not bound by the popular voteThe House of Representatives could decide the election
- 13. Multiple ChoiceThe media does not influence public opinion by using bias, symbolism or propaganda.TrueFalse
- 14. Multiple ChoiceA ballot used when people know they will be out of town on the day of the elections?Straight TicketButterfly BallotAbsentee BallotPunch Card Ballot
- 15. Multiple ChoiceAn attempt to promote a particular person or idea?InfluenceInitiativePropositionPropaganda
- 16. Multiple ChoiceThe two main ways states send people to the national convention are primaries and:campaignsnomineescaucusesabsolute majorities
- 17. Multiple ChoiceCandidates for the larger political parties are chosen at party meetings called:the Electoral Collegedelegatescampaignsconventions
- 18. Multiple ChoiceA Political Party is?a supporter of a person, group, party, or cause, especially a person who shows a biased, emotional allegiance.a group of persons who seek to control government by winning elections and holding office.a person who favors a republican form of government.a group of like-minded individuals who like to party.
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