Unit 1 Civics Test (18, 19, 7)

Question 1

The party that wins the majority of the popular vote wins ALL electoral votes

Accepted Answer

True

Question 2

Which accurate describes the GREEN party?

Accepted Answer

Similar to the democratic party, with an environmental focus

Question 3

Which of the following is NOT a qualification to be president?

Accepted Answer

Both parents must be citizens

Question 4

How are major candidates USUALLY nominated for President?

Accepted Answer

Conventions

Question 5

The U.S. has a...

Accepted Answer

Two party system

Question 6

How many formal political parties does the U.S. have?

Accepted Answer

About 36

Question 7

Which accurately describes the DEMOCRATIC party?

Accepted Answer

Pro-choice, LGBT rights, economic and social equality

Question 8

A major divide w/ Republicans & Dems today is how much govt should be involved in daily life

Accepted Answer

True

Question 9

Which accurately describes the REPUBLICAN party?

Accepted Answer

Low taxes, limited government involvement, big business

Question 10

Campaigning includes...

Accepted Answer

All of the above and more!

Question 11

What does this map show?

Accepted Answer

The number of electoral college votes in each state

Question 12

This is a special law/rule created by the President that usually becomes their legacy

Accepted Answer

Executive Order

Question 13

A swing state is a state that always votes one way

Accepted Answer

False

Question 14

Which accurately represents the CONSTITUTION party?

Accepted Answer

An extreme version of the Republican Party

Question 15

Why do we have the electoral college?

Accepted Answer

Part of the Constitution, Electors vote in the "best interest" of their state, Saves states with small populations, Democracies "do not work" out to be fair

Question 16

Which accurate describes the LIBERTARIAN party?

Accepted Answer

Economically conservative, socially liberal

Question 17

Who is this presidential candidate?

Accepted Answer

Libertarian Candidate Gary Johnson

Question 18

There are ______ electoral votes overall, a candidate needs ______ to win

Accepted Answer

538/270

Question 19

A safe state is a state that almost always votes one way

Accepted Answer

True

Question 20

What is a benefit of political parties?

Accepted Answer

All of the above

Question 21

What are the steps (in order) of the electoral process?

Accepted Answer

Nominating, Campaigning, Voting

Question 22

Who is this vice presidential candidate?

Accepted Answer

Tim Kaine

Question 23

The President can make __________ but they have to be approved by the senate

Accepted Answer

Treaties/Alliances/Trade Agreements

Question 24

Who is this vice presidential candidate?

Accepted Answer

Tim Kaine, Mike Pence

Question 25

Democrats are conservative

Accepted Answer

False

Question 26

Republicans are liberal

Accepted Answer

False

Question 27

What is the function of political parties?

Accepted Answer

All of the above

Question 28

Who is this presidential candidate?

Accepted Answer

Republican Candidate Donald Trump

Question 29

Which is a major criticism of the electoral college?

Accepted Answer

All of the above

Question 30

Some major criticisms of political parties are...

Accepted Answer

All of the above

Question 31

Who is this presidential candidate?

Accepted Answer

Constitution Party Candidate Darrell Castle

Question 32

The President has the power to...

Accepted Answer

All of the above

Question 33

Campaigns are basically...

Accepted Answer

Advertising

Question 34

Who is this presidential candidate?

Accepted Answer

Democratic Candidate Hillary Clinton

Question 35

Tim Kaine is the VP candidate for...

Accepted Answer

Clinton/Democratic Party

Question 36

Which of the following is NOT a term of office for the president?

Accepted Answer

Can serve up to 3 terms

Question 37

The number of electors per state is determined by...

Accepted Answer

Population

Question 38

Who is this presidential candidate?

Accepted Answer

Green Party Candidate Jill Stein

Question 39

The President can introduce new bills (laws)

Accepted Answer

False

Question 40

Mike Pence is the VP candidate for...

Accepted Answer

Trump/Republican Party

Unit 1 Civics Test (18, 19, 7)

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Unit 1 Civics Test (18, 19, 7)

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