All of the following are roles the media plays during the political process EXCEPT:

Censor the opinions of third party candidates

What is the purpose of PACs?

Raise and spend money to support/defeat candidates

What determines the number of electors given to each state?

# of Senators + # of Representatives in H.R.

How does the "winner take all" system affect how candidates campaign?

Candidates target states w largest # of electoral votes

How are the major political parties similar?

They appeal to the political center

If third parties rarely win, why are they important?

They introduce new ideas and sometimes influence the outcome

Why do citizens often fail to vote?

Lack of interest + failure to register

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1
Rising campaign costs have led to efforts to reform THESE LAWS
Campaign Finance Laws
Campaign Recruiting Laws
Tax
Civil Rights
2
What are the factors in predicting which citizens will vote?
Geographic location, Age, Voting Experience
Age, Political Experience, Income
Education, Age, Income
Income, Education, Political Experience
3
All of the following are roles the media plays during the political process EXCEPT:
Express opinions in editorials and OP-ED pieces
Broadcast different points of view
Censor the opinions of third party candidates
Emphasize certain issues
4
What is the purpose of PACs?
Contribute to the education and welfare of citizens
Research the weakness of candidates
Raise awareness about the benefits of registering and voting
Raise and spend money to support/defeat candidates
5
Where can you register to vote in Virginia?
Registrar's Office, DMV, Mail
DMV, Polling site, Governor's mansion
Polling site, DMV, grocery stores
DMV, Mail, Polling site
6
The high cost of getting elected gives an advantage to THIS type of candidate
Poor
Young
Middle class
Wealthy
7
In the United States, this group is responsible for selecting the President and Vice President
Citizens from swing states
The Electoral College
Citizens over the age of 18
The Senate and House of Representatives
8
What determines the number of electors given to each state?
Age of residents / GPA of college graduates
# of Senators + # of Delegates in General Assembly
Number of registered voters
# of Senators + # of Representatives in H.R.
9
The American political process is characterized by WHAT type of system?
Two-Party
Third Party
Single Party
Multiple Party
10
How does the "winner take all" system affect how candidates campaign?
Candidates focus on "red" or "blue" states
Candidates target geographically large states
Candidates target states w largest # of electoral votes
Candidates target geographically small states
11
How are the major political parties similar?
They only try to appeal to members of their own party
Reflect only liberal or conservative views
They appeal to the political center
They are represented by the same color and symbol
12
If third parties rarely win, why are they important?
They are not important
They introduce new ideas and sometimes influence the outcome
The Constitution requires they are included in elections
They help stabilize the two-party system of the U.S.
13
All of the following are strategies for evaluating campaigns for accuracy EXCEPT
Trusting only one source
Looking for Bias
Separating fact from opinion
Evaluating Sources
14
Rising campaign costs encourage the development of PACs. What are PACs?
Post Action Campaigns
Political Action Campaigns
Political Action Committees
Political Advertisement Conferences
15
Why do citizens often fail to vote?
Most citizens in the U.S. vote
High cost of voting fees
Cannot afford poll tax
Lack of interest + failure to register

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