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- 1. Multiple Choice
Meetings where political party leaders choose candidates through discussion and consensus.
caucus
closed primary
bipartisan
Electoral College
- 2. Multiple Choice
The process of gathering public support for a candidate
caucus
convention
campaign
center
- 3. Multiple Choice
Some who believes it is better for businesses and individuals, not gov., to solve society's problems.
center
liberal
conservative
bipartisan
- 4. Multiple Choice
Supported by members of the 2 major political parties.
caucus
bipartisan
partisan
uni-partisan
- 5. Multiple Choice
The Republican Party would be considered?
Liberal
Conservative
Independent
a 3rd Party
- 6. Multiple Choice
Which of these would be issues supported by Democrats?
Low Taxes and Pro Choice
Laws protecting minorities
Pro Life and Protection of the Environment
School Prayer
- 7. Multiple Choice
Libertarian Party is a (an) ________?
Independent
3rd political party
Part of the 2 party system
A political party early in our history
- 8. Multiple Choice
Which of these is not a function of political parties?
Act as a watchdog for the other party.
Organizing a platform for the party.
Educating public of party ideology
Passing laws
- 9. Multiple Choice
Select all of the following that Conservatives support.
Gun Rights
Military
Alternative Energy
Low Taxes
- 10. Multiple Choice
Liberals believe that public schools should be free from?
Prayer
Gender Identity (labeling)
Guns
all of these
- 11. Multiple Choice
Seeking to influence/persuade legislators to introduce or vote for/against a bill is called _____________.
protesting
forum
lobbying
due process
- 12. Multiple Choice
Which is NOT a function of PACs or special interest groups
nominate their favorite candidate for office
pay for television, radio, and internet ads supporting their preferred candidate
make large contributions supporting their favorite candidate
mail pamphlets supporting their preferred candidate.
- 13. Multiple Choice
Campaign finance reform
seeks to limit the amount of money candidates can raise and spend on their campaigns
requires candidates to spend his/her personal money to fund the campaign
increases the amount of money individuals can donate to campaigns
maintains the current spending levels for future campaigns
- 14. Multiple Choice
All of the following are ways individuals can influence public policy EXCEPT
making political donations
reading the newspaper
joining interest groups
voting
- 15. Multiple Choice
Which scenario is an example of lobbying?
President Trump imposes heavy tariffs on Chinese imports.
Congress passes a tax bill.
High school students from Parkland, Florida try to persuade members of the U.S. Senate to create tougher gun control laws.
The federal government cancels the Affordable Care Act Assistance contract.
- 16. Multiple ChoiceHow a political party feels on certain issues is stated in their...radio addressesmailingspamphletsplatforms
- 17. Multiple Choice
What civic duty must everyone perform to ensure due process for its citizens?
Paying taxes
Serving on jury duty
Serving an interest group
Running for political office.
- 18. Multiple Choice
A person whose views favor more govt involvement in business, social welfare, minority rights, &increased govt spending
Liberal
Conservative
Ideology
Executive Agreement
- 19. Multiple Choice
A consistent set of beliefs by groups/individuals
Ideology
Conservative
Liberal
Platform
- 20. Multiple Choice
Nominating election held to choose party candidates who will run in the general election
Primary Election
Evoke
Executive Agreement
Elector
- 21. Multiple ChoiceIs paying taxes a:civic rightcivic duty
- 22. Multiple ChoiceIs serving on a jury:civic rightcivic duty
- 23. Multiple Choice
How can Citizens use their "voice" to change the government?
VOTE
Scream
Protest
- 24. Multiple Choice
When one recites the Pledge of Allegiance they are pledging their....
Loyalty to the United States of America
Loyalty to American Citizens
Agreeing to obey the laws in your city
Agreeing to serve in the military
- 25. Multiple Choice
Which pair of statements best compares the rights and requirements of US citizens?
Citizens have certain rights such as freedom of speech. Citizens also have certain requirements such as the need to volunteer.
Citizens have certain rights such as freedom of speech. Citizens also have certain requirements such as the need to obey laws.
Citizens have certain rights such as freedom of religion. Citizens also have certain requirements such as the need to clean up litter.
Citizens have certain rights such as freedom of religion. Citizens also have certain requirements such as the need to testify in court.
- 26. Multiple Choice
Which is an example of the difference between a responsibility and a duty of a US citizen who is an 18-year-old male?
He has a responsibility to pay taxes and a duty to perform community service.
He has a responsibility to serve on a jury and the duty to help neighbors in need.
He has a responsibility to serve in the military and a duty to clean up litter.
He has a responsibility to vote and a duty to register for selective service.
- 27. Multiple Choice
Which word best describes a voter at the political center?
liberal
moderate
conservative
progressive
- 28. Multiple Choice
What is the purpose of a political party’s platform?
to persuade voters that the party cares about them
to state the goals of the party and its position on issues
to attack the character of the opposing party’s candidates
to advertise for corporations that support the political party
- 29. Multiple Choice
Which of these best describes what the media generally facilitate for the public?
the ability to actively participate in policy making
the ability to communicate with government officials and lawmakers
the ability to try to influence policy decisions
the ability to hear discussions on laws and the lawmaking process
- 30. Multiple Choice
What is the main reason politicians spend millions of dollars on advertising during elections?
to reinforce their messages
to dissuade people from voting for their opponents
to influence undecided voters
to generate donations
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