This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > Behavior > Voting > Political Behavior – Quiz 12 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Political Behavior Quiz 12 (20 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. According to rational choice theory, how do individuals make decisions? A) By considering the costs and benefits and choosing to maximize benefits and minimize costs. B) By following the preferences of the public. C) By compromising and bargaining with others. D) By considering the interests of interest groups. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) By considering the costs and benefits and choosing to maximize benefits and minimize costs. 2. Why do Republicans and Democrats traditionally keep their political platforms broad? A) To attract as many votes as possible. B) They don't have strong political platforms. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) To attract as many votes as possible. 3. The goal of a political party is to ..... while the goal of an interest group is to ..... A) Influence public policy/win elections. B) Overthrow the government/maintain order in government. C) Nominate candidates/win elections. D) Win elections/influence public policy. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Win elections/influence public policy. 4. People in larger, more urban areas tend to favor A) Republicans. B) Democrats. C) Independents. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Democrats. 5. Which is NOT a FEDERAL requirement to vote? A) Be 18 years old by the general election. B) Register to vote. C) Have a valid government issued ID. D) Meet state's residency requirements. E) Be a U.S. citizen. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Have a valid government issued ID. 6. A political party meeting A) General Election. B) Closed Primary. C) Caucus. D) Open Primary. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Caucus. 7. Which of the following citizens is most likely to participate in politics? A) A 65 year old male high school graduate. B) A 35 year old college educated woman. C) A 70 year old female college professor. D) A 40 year old man with an associate's degree. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) A 70 year old female college professor. 8. A person whose pol. views favor more local, limited govt, less govt regulations, conformity to social norms &values; rough on criminals A) Liberal. B) Renounce. C) Conservative. D) Solidarity. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Conservative. 9. Where people first gain their political beliefs? A) Family. B) Peers. C) School. D) Media. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Family. 10. Read the information and answer the question below:Many states have implemented laws that would require United States citizens who are registered voters to present their driver's license or passport in order to vote in elections. Which statement was most likely made by a critic of these laws? A) "Disenfranchisement is not a problem in the United States.". B) "Voter fraud is an under-reported problem in the United States.". C) "States should not be required to gain preclearance in Washington for new laws.". D) "Voter identification laws make it harder for some Americans to exercise their fundamental right to vote.". Show Answer Correct Answer: D) "Voter identification laws make it harder for some Americans to exercise their fundamental right to vote.". 11. What granted African American males the right to vote? A) 15th Amendment. B) 19th Amendment. C) 26th Amendment. D) Voting Rights Act. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) 15th Amendment. 12. People with similar ideas usually belong to the same ..... A) Political party. B) Voting precinct. C) Primary group. D) Gym. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Political party. 13. How many electoral votes does a candidate need in order to win the electoral college? A) 117. B) 170. C) 270. D) 165. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) 270. 14. When voting, if you vote for candidates from both political parties it is referred to as A) Split ticket voting. B) Straight ticket voting. C) Illegal. D) Political socialization. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Split ticket voting. 15. A meeting for selecting delegates to the national party convention in places such as a church, school, or auditorium. A) Factions. B) PACs. C) Super PACs. D) Caucus. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Caucus. 16. The 26th amendment greatly increased voter turnout because A) It eliminated discriminatory voting laws. B) Lowered the voting age to 18. C) Passing grandfather clauses. D) Required voters to pass a literacy test. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Lowered the voting age to 18. 17. An organized effort to win an election A) Delegate. B) Platform. C) Spin. D) Campaign. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Campaign. 18. A person whose views favor more govt involvement in business, social welfare, minority rights, &increased govt spending A) Conservative. B) Liberal. C) Ideology. D) Campaign. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Liberal. 19. It is the citizen's belief that he has political power and government will listen to him. A) Political apathy. B) Political efficacy. C) Civic engagement. D) Civic virtue. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Political efficacy. 20. Right Wing A) Liberal. B) Conservative. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Conservative. ← PreviousNext →Related QuizzesBehavior QuizzesPolitical Behavior Quiz 1Political Behavior Quiz 2Political Behavior Quiz 3Political Behavior Quiz 4Political Behavior Quiz 5Political Behavior Quiz 6Political Behavior Quiz 7Political Behavior Quiz 8Political Behavior Quiz 9 🏠 Back to Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books