US Gov't Ch 16 Quiz Review: The Political Process

Question 1

The functions of the major parties in American politics include:

Accepted Answer

All of the above

Question 2

Who chooses the president if no candidate receives a majority of the electoral vote?

Accepted Answer

House of Representatives

Question 3

The fastest growing form of mass media in the last decade is:

Accepted Answer

Internet

Question 4

The reallocation of seats in Congress after each census to reflect population shift is called:

Accepted Answer

Reapportionment

Question 5

Which of the following is MOST likely to be a regular voter?

Accepted Answer

43yo college professor making $100k per year

Question 6

Today, the most common method for nominating candidates for office is:

Accepted Answer

Direct Primary

Question 7

The ratification of the 24th Amendment in 1964 changed American culture by:

Accepted Answer

Prohibited use of poll taxes in federal elections

Question 8

Political efficacy refers to the belief that:

Accepted Answer

Ordinary people can influence government

Question 9

Taxing, spending, and borrowing policies of the federal government are called:

Accepted Answer

Fiscal policy

Question 10

A political party's declaration of principles and policy positions is called a:

Accepted Answer

Platform

Question 11

Minor, or third, parties have:

Accepted Answer

Affected the outcome of some presidential elections

Question 12

Candidates for president and vice president are called the party's:

Accepted Answer

Ticket

Question 13

The Food and Drug Administration improves the quality of food and drug products in the US by:

Accepted Answer

Preventing unsafe products from being on the market

Question 14

Which group of states has the most electoral votes?

Accepted Answer

New York, California, Texas

Question 15

Which of the following state suffrage laws would violate some provisions of the Constitution?

Accepted Answer

Law setting the voting age at 18 for men and 21 for women

Question 16

The national convention is held to accomplish all of the following EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

Decide how much money to spend on the campaign

Question 17

The minority party in the Legislative Branch becomes the "watchdog" over the gov't called:

Accepted Answer

The Loyal Opposition

Question 18

How many electoral votes does it take to win the presidency?

Accepted Answer

270

Question 19

Voting districts are called:

Accepted Answer

Precincts

Question 20

The major purpose of voter registration is:

Accepted Answer

To prevent fraudulent voting

Question 21

Political Socialization is defined as:

Accepted Answer

Way a person acquires his or her political beliefs

Question 22

The number of electors allotted to each state for the electoral college is:

Accepted Answer

Equal to number of Senators and Representatives in Congress

Question 23

Which clause of Art. I, Sect. 8 protects intellectual property to foster entrepreneurship?

Accepted Answer

C8: to promote the progress of science and useful arts

Question 24

A budget deficit occurs when the amount of money spent (expenditures) exceeds:

Accepted Answer

The amount of money collected (revenues)

Question 25

If a registered Democrat votes to nominate a Republican in a direct primary, the primary is:

Accepted Answer

Open

US Gov't Ch 16 Quiz Review: The Political Process

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US Gov't Ch 16 Quiz Review: The Political Process

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