This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > Political Science > Behavior > Voting > Political Behavior – Quiz 7 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Political Behavior Quiz 7 (30 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. How many votes are are necessary for a candidate to carry the electoral college? A) 400. B) 270. C) 100. D) 538. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) 270. 2. Convicted felons still have the right to vote. A) False. B) True. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) False. 3. What are the goals that a government pursues in all of the areas of human affairs? A) Public opinion. B) Public agenda. C) Public affairs. D) Public policy. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Public policy. 4. What are some examples of political participation? A) Watching political debates, discussing politics with friends and family, following political news. B) Voting, joining political parties or interest groups, participating in protests or demonstrations, running for office, contacting elected officials. C) Signing petitions, attending town hall meetings, writing letters to the editor. D) Donating money to political campaigns, volunteering for political campaigns, attending political fundraisers. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Voting, joining political parties or interest groups, participating in protests or demonstrations, running for office, contacting elected officials. 5. An election to choose a political party's candidate for an upcoming general election is called A) Primary election. B) Referendum. C) Local election. D) Congressional election. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Primary election. 6. Uses famous people or figures to endorse/sell a product A) To the nose. B) Red herring. C) Stereotyping. D) Testimonial. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Testimonial. 7. Most political candidates spend their money on the following A) Debate prep. B) Campaign staff. C) Political dinners. D) Media ads. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Media ads. 8. Drawing the boundaries of legislative districts in bizarre or unusual shapes to favor one party A) Gerrymandering. B) Lizarding. C) Snaking around. D) Sleazymandering. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Gerrymandering. 9. How people think or feel about particular things. A) Random Sample. B) Public opinion. C) Sampling error. D) Political socialization. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Public opinion. 10. The functions of the major parties in United States politics include A) Providing a mehcanism for the conduct of government. B) Nominating candidates for office. C) Insuring the good performance of their elected candidates. D) All of these are true. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) All of these are true. 11. A politician's attempt to shape the way the public looks at an issue or event A) Renounce. B) Spin. C) Bias. D) Poll. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Spin. 12. Associated with conservatives, this political party holds onto its traditional values. They favor lower tax rates and believe the government should play less of a role in the lives of its citizens. A) Reactionary. B) Radical. C) Democrat. D) Republican. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Republican. 13. "The instability, injustice and confusion introduced into the public councils have ..... been the mortal diseases under which popular governments have everywhere perished ..... " Federalist #10In the quoted excerpt, James Madison was warning about the evils of A) Alliance systems. B) Political parties. C) Voting rights for all people. D) Republican form of government. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Political parties. 14. What must States do to preserve the integrity of their poll books? A) Register as many citizens as possible. B) Post them online for the public to see. C) Automatically pre-register teenagers when they apply for a drivers license. D) Purge them to remove citizens who have moved/passed away. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Purge them to remove citizens who have moved/passed away. 15. What is it called when the person asking scientific polling questions attempts to emphasize/influence a certain response? A) Random Sampling. B) Interviewer Bias. C) Response Loading. D) Data Tracking. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Interviewer Bias. 16. Associated with liberals, this political party has a more progressive ideology. They believe the government should play a more active role in the lives of its citizens. A) Reactionary. B) Radical. C) Democrats. D) Republicans. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Democrats. 17. What political party has the chief value of equity, is pro choice and is for larger government? A) Democratic Party. B) Libertarian Party. C) Republican Party. D) Equality Party. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Democratic Party. 18. Rhode Island was the first state to give women the vote. A) True. B) False. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) False. 19. The Voting Rights Act reinforced the 15th Amendment. A) False. B) True. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) True. 20. The 19th Amendment expanded voting rights to which group of people? A) Women. B) 18 year olds. C) All freed slaves. D) All Americans. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Women. 21. A strong supporter of a political party A) Conservative. B) Bias. C) Elector. D) Partisan. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Partisan. 22. A consistent set of beliefs by groups/individuals A) Ideology. B) Platform. C) Conservative. D) Liberal. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Ideology. 23. How would you classify a person who did not vote because it conflicted with their daily schedule and they didn't make time for it? A) Cannot voter. B) Non-vote. C) A voter with ballot fatigue. D) A voter who believes in political efficacy. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Non-vote. 24. What is the electoral college? A) A group of electors chosen to elect state governors. B) A group of electors chosen to elect members of Congress. C) A group of electors chosen to elect the President and Vice President. D) A group of electors chosen to elect local officials. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) A group of electors chosen to elect the President and Vice President. 25. Which Amendment gave women the right to vote? A) 19th. B) 15th. C) 17th. D) 24th. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) 19th. 26. Used to carry over approval or authority from something or someone that is respected to something they would want to appear good, or have us accept. Transfers feelings from one thing to another. A) Bandwagon. B) Glittering Generalities. C) Transfer. D) Bandwagon. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Transfer. 27. Current Office Holder A) Coalition. B) Incumbent. C) Suffrage. D) Propaganda. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Incumbent. 28. Which statement below best describes an open primary? A) Voters can choose which party's primary election ballot they want to use to vote. B) The voting booths are open and the secret ballot is not used. C) Voters can cross party lines voting for candidates of different parties in the primary election. D) The election is open to all candidates who want on the ballot, not just those approved by the party leadership. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Voters can choose which party's primary election ballot they want to use to vote. 29. Which Amendment gave 18-20 year olds the right to vote? A) 24th. B) 17th. C) 26th. D) 19th. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) 26th. 30. How do minor parties contribute MOST to the political process? A) They place other presidential candidates on the ballot besides the Republicans and Democrats. B) They influence the major parties to adopt their ideas. C) They don't contribute anything to the political process. D) Minor parties do not exist in the United States because they have been outlawed. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) They influence the major parties to adopt their ideas. ← PreviousNext →Related QuizzesBehavior QuizzesPolitical Science QuizzesPolitical Behavior Quiz 1Political Behavior Quiz 2Political Behavior Quiz 3Political Behavior Quiz 4Political Behavior Quiz 5Political Behavior Quiz 6Political Behavior Quiz 8Political Behavior Quiz 9 🏠 Back to Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books