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CE.5 Political Process

Quiz by Thomas Calder

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  • Q1
    The number of electors of each state is based on the state’s ___________________________.
    Congressional representation
    only population
    state representation
    local representation
    30s
  • Q2
    The requirements for a majority vote to win in the electoral college favors a -- ?
    Two-party system
    One-party system
    Multi-party system
    The most experienced candidate
    30s
  • Q3
    What is required before a citizen may vote?
    Voter registration
    Lobbying
    15 years of age by day of general election
    Expressing an interest
    30s
  • Q4
    Why have campaign finance laws been reformed?
    Candidates could not afford the application fee
    Rising costs limit who can afford to run for office
    Charities donate to their favorite candidates
    Individuals refused to donate money
    30s
  • Q5
    Voter participation is usually greatest in --
    State elections
    Presidential elections
    Congressional elections
    Local elections
    30s
  • Q6
    Rising campaign costs encouraged the development of what?
    Nationwide boycotts of elections
    Political action committees
    Third parties
    Low income candidates seeking office
    30s
  • Q7
    Which is NOT a similarity between political parties?
    Both influence public policies
    Both organize to win elections
    Both develop the same platforms
    Both define themselves in a way that wins majority support by appealing to center
    30s
  • Q8
    Which of the following is true of third parties?
    They introduce new ideas or press for a particular issue
    They never have extremist ideas
    They win a majority of elections, because they involve a political personality
    They appeal to all voters
    30s
  • Q9
    What group influences elections by identifying candidates, writing editorials, creating political cartoons and broadcasting different points of view?
    lobbyists
    citizens
    mass media
    Political action committees
    30s
  • Q10
    Why do citizens often fail to vote?
    doctor's appointment
    Lack of interest and failure to register
    can't get off from work
    people don't think their vote matters
    30s

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