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- 1. Multiple ChoiceHow a political party feels on certain issues is stated in their...radio addressesmailingspamphletsplatforms
- 2. Multiple Choice
Which of the following is the main event at a national convention?
nominating a candidate for president and the party nomination of the vice president.
raising money for the national election
preparing TV and radio advertisements
- 3. Multiple ChoiceA political party is a group of _______________________________________________.who share the similar beliefs about government.who share the similar beliefs about the president.who share the similar beliefs about congress.who share the similar beliefs about the judicial branch
- 4. Multiple ChoiceOne Democratic Party core belief is _____________________.destroy the environmenthelp the environmentno taxesNot funding social programs
- 5. Multiple Choice
The ________________ Party wants to government to share wealth with workers.
Communists
Federalists
Socialists
Green
- 6. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following political parties is more liberal?Democratic PartyRepublican Party
- 7. Multiple ChoiceWhich political party traditionally supports tax cuts for all Americans?RepublicansDemocrats
- 8. Multiple ChoiceHow do voters who vote for third party candidates “disrupt” the two-party system in American politics?They could “split” the vote from their candidate and the other party would win.They don't disrupt the two-party system.
- 9. Multiple ChoiceWhy do Republicans and Democrats traditionally keep their political platforms broad?To attract as many votes as possible.They don't have strong political platforms.
- 10. Multiple Choice
Billy just turned 18 and is trying to decide what party to vote for. He wants to join a party that will spend more money on public schools for our children. What party would he most likely want to join?
Republican
Democrat
Socialist
Communist
- 11. Multiple Choice
Rob: I am so sick of paying high taxes!
Tim: Well the election is coming up, make sure to vote.
Based off what Rob said, what party should he probably vote for?
Republican
Democrat
Libertarian
Green Party
- 12. Multiple Choice
This map shows the political party of governors in every state from 2014. Red are republicans and blue are Democrats. Which conclusion below can be drawn from the map?
Florida nominated more Republicans for governor than ever
Republican policies will shape politics in the Southeast.
California elected its first ever Democrat Governor.
Democrat policies will shape politics in Texas.
- 13. Multiple Choice
Which statement reflects Republican views on the role of government?
Republicans favor less government, lower taxes, and greater person freedom.
Republicans favor value-based governance, opposing excessive consumption, and unregulated competition.
Republicans favor a national mass people's party, based on the working classes and against monopoly capitalism.
Republicans favor more affordable health care, increased public funding for education, and an end to discrimination in all forms.
- 14. Multiple Choice
Which issue represents a basic disagreement between Democrats and Republicans?
Whether monopoly capitalism should be replaced by state ownership
Whether Americans should unite behind the nation against global terrorism
Whether higher levels of taxation should be imposed to pay for more public services
Whether current uses of natural resources should be radically replaced by a greater focus on future sustainability.
- 15. Multiple Choice
" We must maintain an ecological balance and live within the ecological and resource limits of our communities and our planet."
Which political party would agree with this viewpoint?
Democratic Party
Green Party
Libertarian Party
Socialist Party
- 16. Multiple Choice
Below are the qualifications for two candidates.
Sally Ride: State resident for 10 years, Graduate of UCF, 6 years on city council, 2 years as state representative
Mike Check: State resident for 12 years, Graduate of UNF, 1 year Red Cross Volunteer, 3 year Humane Society Volunteer
Based on the information, why might Sally ride be more qualified?
She has better views on the major issues.
She has better education requirements.
She has spent more money in the election campaign.
She has more experience in public office.
- 17. Multiple Choice
President Trump campaigned for fellow Republican Rick Saccone. This represents which function of a political party?
recruit and nominate candidates
monitor the actions of officeholders
educate the voters about campaign issues
help candidates win
- 18. Multiple Choice
A Presidential debate is an example of which function of political parties?
monitoring officeholders
helping candidates win
recruiting and nominating candidates
educating the voters about issues
- 19. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the purpose of the Electoral College?Elect school board members.Provide opportunities for kids to attend school.Elect the President of the United States.Select a baseball team to play in the College World Series.
- 20. Multiple Choice
Why does California have more electoral votes than Texas?
California has a higher population than Texas
California had more influence in Congress than Texas
California has a lower population than Texas
California's land area is more than Texas
- 21. Multiple ChoiceIn order to vote in U.S. elections, you must be 18 years old, a resident of the state you’re voting in, a citizen of the U.S., and what?A citizen in good standingCurrent on your taxesRegistered to voteA registered member of a political party
- 22. Multiple ChoiceHow old do you have to be to vote?12161821
- 23. Multiple ChoiceOne requirement to be president is ______________________.reside in the US for 14 years prior to running for presidentage 18live in Washington DCspeak English and Spanish
- 24. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the main purpose of the primary election?See who is old enough to votepick the new presidentnarrow down the field of candidatescount how many voters are registered
- 25. Multiple Choice
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
- 26. Multiple Choice
George and Martha are both candidates for mayor in Jamestown. George has been on the city council for 5 years and Martha is the city's mayor. They strongly disagree on whether Jamestown should invest in building a new ice skating rink, which is a major issue for the city. What will probably be the most important factor voters consider when voting in this election?
which candidate has the most experience
which candidate has better educational qualifications
which candidate has spent more money in the election campaign
which candidate shares the voter's views on building a new ice skating rink
- 27. Multiple ChoiceA vote cast by a person who is not able to go to the polls on Election Day is an _____________ _______________.ballotvalid identificationabsentee ballotpolls
- 28. Multiple ChoiceOn the linear political spectrum, which group is known for being on the far right?LiberalsModeratesDemocratsConservatives
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