This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > Political Science > Process > Governance > Political Process – Quiz 11 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Political Process Quiz 11 (30 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. What is the main role of the Supreme Court in the national government? A) Overseeing the federal courts. B) Interpreting the laws of the land. C) Executing the laws of the land. D) Making the laws for the nation. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Overseeing the federal courts. 2. What four states does Kurdistan exist within? A) Syria, Lebanon, Jordan, and Armenia. B) Turkey, Armenia, Iran, and Georgia. C) Syria, Turkey, Iran, and Iraq. D) Iran, Iraq, Saudi Arabia, and Israel. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Syria, Turkey, Iran, and Iraq. 3. True or False:Third parties tend to press for a particular issue. A) True. B) False. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 4. Once a US citizen is old enough, what is the first step they must take to qualify for voting? A) Register in their state of residence. B) Donate money to a political party. C) Pass a citizenship test. D) Go to a political party convention. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Register in their state of residence. 5. Which of the following is NOT a typical function of political parties? A) Nominate candidates for office. B) Inform the people and inspire their interest. C) Encourage their successful candidates to perform well in office. D) Make recommendations for the opposing party's primary. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Make recommendations for the opposing party's primary. 6. Which of the following is an appropriate strategy for evaluating a campaign speech? A) Detect the speaker's bias. B) Automatically believe whatever the person is saying. C) Decide who you want to vote for based on what they are wearing. D) Focus on the speaker's opinion. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Detect the speaker's bias. 7. A ballot is ..... A) A type of political convention. B) A document with a list of candidates seeking election. C) The political parties beliefs. D) All of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) A document with a list of candidates seeking election. 8. A strategy to influence the outcome of an election by discouraging or preventing people from exercising the right to vote. A) Mass Media Campaign. B) Libertarian Party. C) Electoral College. D) Voter Suppression. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Voter Suppression. 9. A political party's formal statement of basic principles, stands on major issues, and objectives. A) Opintions. B) Platform. C) Prerogative. D) Views. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Platform. 10. A straight line boundary is known as a ..... boundary. A) Natural. B) Consequent. C) Subsequent. D) Geometric. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Geometric. 11. A local news program broadcasted a story about a city official who used campaign funds for illegal activities. As a result of this story, the official lost support among the citizens. Based on this information one can conclude that- A) Citizens are not influenced by news reports. B) Interest groups impact policy. C) The media can influence public opinion. D) Voters will not support his economic interests. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) The media can influence public opinion. 12. Due to centrifugal forces, power is shifted from the central government or administration to regional authorities which are usually reflective of nations. A) Self-Determination. B) Sovereignty. C) Nation-State. D) Devolution. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Devolution. 13. Which of the following is not a strong centripetal force in the United States? A) Network television. B) The flag. C) The many ethnic groups living within it. D) "The Star Spangled Banner". Show Answer Correct Answer: C) The many ethnic groups living within it. 14. Religion strongly influences decisions A) Liberal. B) Conservative. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Conservative. 15. SS.7.C.2.11The sign below was posted all over the town of Mayberry. "Vote for Joe Everyman for City Commissioner.He is the only candidate who truly cares about your future!" Which propaganda technique is used in this political communication? A) Presenting an opinion as a fact. B) Appealing to readers' fears. C) Making a false analogy. D) Smearing an opponent's character. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Presenting an opinion as a fact. 16. TRUE or FALSE:In a multiparty system, if one party leaves a coalition, new elections may be needed. A) TRUE. B) FALSE. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) TRUE. 17. Political parties inform supporters by A) Discouraging communication. B) Discouraging the use of social media. C) Using the media. D) Censoring the media. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Using the media. 18. A two-party system has A) Two-major political parties. B) At least 2 Third Parties. C) Two parties that are elected together. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Two-major political parties. 19. The continuum of social and political beliefs that stretches from conservative on the right to liberal on the left A) Political party. B) Political spectrum. C) Nomination process. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Political spectrum. 20. Which term best describes the image? A) Artwork. B) Propaganda. C) Campaign ad. D) Factual information. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Propaganda. 21. Third parties typically revolve around a political personality, such as Theodore Roosevelt and the ..... A) Democratic Republicans. B) Green Party. C) Libertarian Party. D) Progressive Party. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Progressive Party. 22. One similarity between political parties is that: A) They only try to attract wealthy voters. B) They usually agree on issues like taxes and health care. C) They have similar platforms. D) They try to win majority support by appealing to "the middle". Show Answer Correct Answer: D) They try to win majority support by appealing to "the middle". 23. Political parties can influence public policy in all of the following manners EXCEPT? A) Introducing legislation which reflects their party platform. B) Nominating candidates for office who reflect their views on government. C) Raising money and helping individuals win office who share their views. D) Impeaching and removing members of government who do not share their views. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Impeaching and removing members of government who do not share their views. 24. In order to win elections political parties- A) Appeal to the political center. B) Take the same position on issues as their opponents. C) Avoid all propaganda techniques. D) Try to attract only liberal voters. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Appeal to the political center. 25. The organized effort by a candidate to win support in an election; the act of seeking support in an election A) Op-ed. B) PAC Political Action Committee. C) Campaign. D) Electoral College. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Campaign. 26. Attending civic meetings, petitioning the government, community service, and voting are examples of citizen ..... A) Rights. B) Obligations. C) Requirements. D) Responsibilities. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Responsibilities. 27. Fill in the blank:All Independence Movements are ..... A) Peaceful. B) Violent. C) Some are peaceful some are violent. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Some are peaceful some are violent. 28. Which of the following is NOT a strategy for evaluating campaigns? A) Identifying candidates. B) Detecting bias. C) Evaluating sources. D) Identifying propaganda. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Identifying candidates. 29. Favoring traditional values; generally opposed to change A) Conservative. B) Platform. C) Candidates. D) Liberal. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Conservative. 30. A person running for office A) President. B) Candidate. C) Campaign. D) Apathy. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Candidate. ← PreviousNext →Related QuizzesProcess QuizzesPolitical Science QuizzesPolitical Process Quiz 1Political Process Quiz 2Political Process Quiz 3Political Process Quiz 4Political Process Quiz 5Political Process Quiz 6Political Process Quiz 7Political Process Quiz 8 🏠 Back to Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books