This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > Political Science > Process > Governance > Political Process – Quiz 2 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Political Process Quiz 2 (30 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. After the dictatorship, who was elected president A) Sixto Duran Ballén. B) Jaime Roldós Aguilera. C) Lucio Gutierrez. D) None above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Jaime Roldós Aguilera. 2. ..... parties rarely win elections, and have never won a presidential election. A) Block. B) Ideological. C) Third. D) Election. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Third. 3. How many days before an election is voter registration closed in Virginia? A) 10. B) 12. C) 30. D) 22. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) 22. 4. A ..... believes that government must take action to change economic, political, and ideological policies thought to be unfair. A) Liberal. B) Conservative. C) Radical. D) Reactionary. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Liberal. 5. All of the following are examples of third parties except A) The Libertarian Party. B) The Democratic Party. C) The Green Party. D) The Constitution Party. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) The Democratic Party. 6. If a primary is closed, that means ..... A) Only elected officials can vote. B) Only people from a specific political party can vote. C) Anyone can participate in the primary. D) Voting in that primary is over. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Only people from a specific political party can vote. 7. Based on the headline, decide whether its a Major Party candidate or a Third Party candidate. "New York Times Headline" Political Party tries to appeal to all moderate voters! A) Major Party. B) Third Party. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Major Party. 8. The number of electoral votes a state receives is equal to its ..... or number of Senators + Representatives a state has. A) Population. B) Registered Voters. C) Congressional Representation. D) Electors. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Congressional Representation. 9. What type of party system do we have in the United States? A) Multi-Party. B) Two-Party. C) Three-Party. D) One-Party. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Two-Party. 10. There are several ways to register to vote in Virginia. One of the most common places to register is at the- A) School board office. B) State Capitol Building. C) Division of Motor Vehicles. D) Sheriff's office. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Division of Motor Vehicles. 11. The media includes all EXCEPT: A) Radio. B) Newspapers. C) Political donations. D) The Internet. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Political donations. 12. Who do political parties try to appeal to? A) People on the far right. B) People on the far left. C) The media. D) The political center. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) The political center. 13. Which qualification to register to vote in Virginia is missing from the list? A) Valid passport. B) Resident of Virginia. C) Driver's license. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Resident of Virginia. 14. 73rd Constitutional amendment act deals with- A) Municipalities. B) State government. C) Union government. D) Panchayat Raj. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Panchayat Raj. 15. Ricky is listening to candidate for mayor talk about how they will cut taxes and spending in the city. This is one way the media- A) Influences public opinion. B) Encourages voter participation. C) Promotes civic engagement. D) Raises awareness of issues. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Raises awareness of issues. 16. Individual contributions to political candidates and campaigns are limited as a direct result of ..... reform. A) Electoral College. B) Campaign finance. C) Naturalization. D) Voting rights. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Campaign finance. 17. Any issues that happens inside the United states is called? A) Foreign. B) Middle earth. C) On the ground. D) Domestic. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Domestic. 18. What is the official nickname of Maryland? A) The Old Line State. B) The Sunshine State. C) The Cornhusker State. D) The Bay State. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) The Old Line State. 19. To vote in a Virginia primary one must- A) Register before the primary election. B) Be born in the United States. C) Be 18 by the date of the primary. D) Live in Virginia for at least five years. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Register before the primary election. 20. Government should be more involved in all aspects of our lives. A) Conservative. B) Liberal. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Liberal. 21. Number of Electoral College votes to win A) 334. B) 538. C) 270. D) 191. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) 270. 22. How is the # of Electors each state gets decided? A) You add House of Reps members + Senators. B) A vote of the people. C) The land area of the state. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) You add House of Reps members + Senators. 23. What is the purpose of the Separation of Powers in the national government? A) To limit the exercise of power by the other two branches. B) To ensure that the President has the most power. C) To give the Supreme Court authority over the other branches. D) To allow the Executive Branch to make all the laws. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) To limit the exercise of power by the other two branches. 24. An untrue generalization! A) Prejudice. B) Racism. C) Stereotyping. D) Discrimination. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Stereotyping. 25. Which person could legally register to vote in Virginia? A) A 20 year old student who is Virginia resident and studies at Virginia Tech. B) A 60 year old French citizen who lives in Northern Virginia and works at the French Embassy in Washington, DC. C) A 45 year old construction worker that lives in North Carolina, but works in Virginia. D) A 16 year old student who lives in Brosville and attends Tunstall High School. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) A 20 year old student who is Virginia resident and studies at Virginia Tech. 26. Another name for an ethnic neighborhood is a ..... A) Ethnic Town. B) Racial Neighborhood. C) Poletown. D) Ghetto. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Ghetto. 27. What is mass media? A) A mechanism of mass communication including TV, radio, newspapers, magazines, recordings, movies, and books. B) A group of people who share a point of view about an issue and unite to promote their beliefs. C) A representative of an interest group who contacts lawmakers or other government officials directly to influence their policy making. D) A process by which political parties select and offer candidates for public office. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) A mechanism of mass communication including TV, radio, newspapers, magazines, recordings, movies, and books. 28. Who places the actual vote for president? A) Members of Congress. B) The general population. C) The governor of each state. D) Judges. E) Electors. Show Answer Correct Answer: E) Electors. 29. Which of the following is LEAST likely to affect voter turnout? A) Race. B) Income. C) Education. D) Age. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Race. 30. What is a goal of both political parties? A) To express liberal views. B) To organize to win elections. C) To have the same political platform. D) To express conservative views. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) To organize to win elections. ← PreviousNext →Related QuizzesProcess QuizzesPolitical Science QuizzesPolitical Process Quiz 1Political Process Quiz 3Political Process Quiz 4Political Process Quiz 5Political Process Quiz 6Political Process Quiz 7Political Process Quiz 8Political Process Quiz 9 🏠 Back to Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books