Which of the following statements is true?

It is one of our responsibilities to vote.

All of the following is a true statement about third parties EXCEPT

they do not play an important role in the political process

How do political debates help the elections process?

They offer a forum in which opposing viewpoints are communicated.

Which of the following are true because of rising campaign costs? Choose all that apply.(two)

Candidates required to spend more time conducting fundraising activities, Special interest groups have more influence on public policy.

Which of the following is correct about voter registration in Virginia?

Voters may register on the day of the elections, long as they are eligible.

In order to win elections, typically political parties:

try to appeal to moderate voters, not extremest.

What does the 15th amendment do?

Allowed African Americans the right to vote

Check ALL of the following that are functions of political parties (3 possible answers)

educate voters about election issues, help candidates win elections, monitor the actions of people in office

Which of the following would not be an action consistent with the aims of interest groups?

supporting by contributing to the political campaigns of allcandidates

Which of the following statements are supported by the information in the table below.

It is difficult for third party candidates to gain electoral votes.

Identify which one of the following headlines introduces a story that is showing media bias

Senator Foley again fails to represent the best interests of Virginians

What does this cartoon suggest about lobbyists?

more money lobbyists have, more influence over the legislature.

What key idea of Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission is being highlighted in the political cartoon?

Businesses donate unlimited amounts of money to Super PACs

If you were running for office and needed a campaign commercial, which organization might help you pay for it?

PAC (Political Action Committee)

Which statement describes the differences between political parties?

differences between political parties can be found in each party platform.

Select the three (3) ways the media plays a role in political campaigns.

identifies candidates, emphasizes issues, broadcasts differing points of view

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1
A citizen of the United States, a resident of Virginia, and at least 18 years old by the day of the general election can
register to vote in Virginia.
become a U.S. citizen.
get a driver's license in Virginia.
get a marriage license in Virginia.
2
Which of the following statements is true?
Voting is the only way Americans can voice their opinions.
If Americans do not vote, they face legal consequences.
As Americans, voting is our duty.
It is one of our responsibilities to vote.
3
All of the following is a true statement about third parties EXCEPT
they rarely win elections
they often revolve around a political personality
they introduce new ideas or press for a particular issue
they do not play an important role in the political process
4
How do political debates help the elections process?
They hold government officials accountable to the courts.
They offer a forum in which opposing viewpoints are communicated.
They use the media to evaluate news sources and detect bias.
They focus public attention on flaws.
5
What does the 19th Amendment do?
Gives women the right to vote
Gives Mr. Kelly the right to vote
Gives Bob the builder the right to vote
Gives disabled people the right to vote
6
Which of the following are true because of rising campaign costs? Choose all that apply.(two)
More people are able to run for office.
PACs are unable to form.
Candidates required to spend more time conducting fundraising activities
Special interest groups have more influence on public policy.
7
Which of the following is correct about voter registration in Virginia?
Registration closes twenty-two days prior to election day.
Voters may register on the day of the elections, long as they are eligible.
Registering to vote is not required for state elections.
Virginia voters may only register to vote at the closest public library
8
What role is the media playing in the election process by using an image?
writing an editorial
separating fact from opinion
emphasizing a specific issue
identifying candidates and their platforms
9
In order to win elections, typically political parties:
try to attract only liberal voters
take the same position on the issues as their opponents
try to appeal to moderate voters, not extremest.
avoid using propaganda techniques
10
Limiting the amount of money a person can contribute to political candidates and campaigns is an example of-
analyzing election results
recognizing bias
conducting voter surveys
campaign finance reform
11
What does the 15th amendment do?
Lowered voting age to 18
Allowed White males to vote
Allowed Women the right to vote
Allowed African Americans the right to vote
12
Which of the following factors is least likely to affect voter turnout?
race
level of education
income
age
13
Check ALL of the following that are functions of political parties (3 possible answers)
educate voters about election issues
arrest their political opponents
help candidates win elections
monitor the actions of people in office
14
Which of the following would not be an action consistent with the aims of interest groups?
running newspaper ads to publicize their cause
supporting by contributing to the political campaigns of allcandidates
working to defeat legislation unfavorable to their cause
testifying before congressional committees in order to explain their cause
15
Which of the following statements are supported by the information in the table below.
Third-party candidates have never gained electoral votes.
nope
Ralph Nader is the first third-party candidate to gain electoral votes.
It is difficult for third party candidates to gain electoral votes.
16
All of the following are methods used by voters to evaluate campaign messages for accuracy EXCEPT-
identifying propaganda
separating fact from opinion
evaluating sources
joining interest groups
17
Identify which one of the following headlines introduces a story that is showing media bias
Senator Foley to speak to veterans next week
Senator Foley again fails to represent the best interests of Virginians
Senator Foley declares he is running for re-election
Senator Foley votes no on President's budget proposal
18
According to the graph below, in which type of election are registered voters most likely to vote?
State elections
Local elections
National elections
You are unable to tell based on this graph
19
What does this cartoon suggest about lobbyists?
Lobbyist realize that their money has no power
Lobbyists primarily seek to influence the executive branch
more money lobbyists have, more influence over the legislature.
The money that lobbyists have influences decisions of the US Supreme Court.
20
What key idea of Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission is being highlighted in the political cartoon?
Businesses donate unlimited amounts of money to Super PACs
Politicians no longer have to fundraise
The Supreme Court forces politicians to partner up with corporations.
Politicians are poor so they typically join in union with corporations
21
If you were running for office and needed a campaign commercial, which organization might help you pay for it?
PAC (Political Action Committee)
FEC (Federal Election Commission)
DEA (Drug Enforcement Agency)
IRS (Internal Revenue Service)
22
Which statement describes the differences between political parties?
differences between political parties can be found in each party platform.
Only one party holds both liberal and conservative views.
That information is unavailable to the public.
The differences between political parties are not important in election.
23
Select the three (3) ways the media plays a role in political campaigns.
establishes party platforms
identifies candidates
emphasizes issues
broadcasts differing points of view
24
What does the 26th Amendment do?
Allow African American males to vote
Lower the voting age to 21
Lower the voting age to 18
Allow women to vote

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