Duplicate of SOL CE 5 & 6

Which elected official leads the executive branch?

A main reason that people fail to vote is a lack of interest, also called: 

What document defines the structures and powers of the U.S. Government?

What type of legislative body does the US have?

Which of the following is NOT a role of the media in elections?

Cabinet members are part of the ____ Branch.

Running for Political Office is _________.

To make campaigns less expensive, laws have been past that limit contributions. This is called:

How many members does the US Senate have?

The number of electors each state has is based on ______, which is based on population. 

A winner-take-all system means candidates focus on states with the most electors, which are __.

The two political parties in the US are:

A third party helps to introduce ____ ideas about a particular issue. 

Which of the following is NOT a function of political parties?

Congress checks the power of the President by ....

A ____ power is one that is given ONLY to the State Government.

Informed voters can recognize exaggerated or false information, usually called _____

How does Congress check the power of the Judicial branch?

Differences between political parties are usually stated in ______ and reflected in campaigns. 

What Branch of Government does Congress belong to?

The United States has a ______________ political system.

Often, a third party revolves around a ____ personality, like Theodore Roosevelt. 

Who checks the power of the Courts by appointing Supreme Court Justices?

Showing favoritism towards only one side of an issue is called: 

Which type of election has the LARGEST voter turnout?

The President and Vice President are selected using the ____________ system. 

A _____ power is one that is shared  by both the Federal and State governments.

Before  you can vote, every citizen must _______.

Which branch declares wars and raises revenues?

A similarity of both political parties in the US is that they have both _____ & _____ views.

In order to make a good choice in an election, voters must separate _____ from ______. 

A ____ power is one that is given ONLY to the Federal Government.

Which of the following is NOT a qualifications for voter registration in Virginia?

Which court has original jurisdiction in all cases involving the Constitution?