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Campaigns, Voting, and Public Policy
Campaigns, Voting, and Public Policy
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Covers Virginia Civics and Economics standards CE.10ab, 5cde
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1
Which Constitutional Amendment gave electoral votes to Washington DC?
24th Amendment
22nd Amendment
21st Amendment
23rd Amendment
2
Which of these is
NOT
a good indicator of likely voter participation?
Education
Income
Age
Political party membership
3
Which Constitutional Amendment lowered the voting age to 18?
24th Amendment
26th Amendment
23rd Amendment
27th Amendment
4
More voters tend to participate in Congressional "midterm" elections rather than Presidential elections.
False
True
5
Which Constitutional Amendment protects voting rights for non-white citizens?
26th Amendment
15th Amendment
19th Amendment
24th Amendment
6
Rising campaign costs have led to...
...everything you see here.
...increased fundraising from candidates.
...limited opportunities to run for office.
...wealthier candidates having an advantage.
7
Who influences policy by holding elected officials accountable to the public?
The media
The government
Individuals
Special interest groups
8
Which of these is
NOT
a valid way to check for bias?
Identify propaganda.
Separate fact from opinion.
Go with your gut instincts.
Evaluate the source of information.
9
What is one thing individuals can do to influence public policy that special interest groups cannot?
Communicate directly with government officials
Run for political office
Make financial contributions
Identify important issues for discussion
10
Which of these is
NOT
a way to register to vote in Virginia?
Online
By mailing in your registration form
By phone
In person at the Registrar's office
11
When does Virginia voter registration close?
30 days before the election.
2 weeks before the election.
22 days before the election.
On the day of the election.
12
Which Constitutional Amendment protects voting rights for women?
18th Amendment
23rd Amendment
19th Amendment
24th Amendment
13
Which Constitutional Amendment eliminated any voting-related taxes?
25th Amendment
26th Amendment
24th Amendment
23rd Amendment
14
Who influences policy by directly making financial contributions to candidates and campaigns?
Both individuals and special interest groups
Individuals
Special interest groups
Government officials
15
Cake or Pie?
Cake.
Pie
16
Which of these is
NOT
a requirement to register to vote in Virginia?
Be 18 years old by election day
Be a resident of Virginia and of your voting precinct
Have lived in Virginia for at least 4 years
Be a citizen of the United States
17
What media role does this picture demonstrate?
Provide a way for officials to directly communicate with the public
Hold government officials accountable
Focus public attention on selected issues
Provide a forum where alternate viewpoints can be expressed
18
The Voting Rights Act of 1965 did
all
of these
EXCEPT
...
Banned literacy tests for voting access
Banned knowledge tests for voting access
Banned moral character tests for voting access
Banned all age tests for voting access
19
Many American voters don't vote because they feel their vote won't make a difference.
False
True
20
What Supreme Court decision led to the creation of Super PACs?
Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission
Plessy v. Ferguson
Marbury v. Madison
Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka
