This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > Political Science > Process > Governance > Political Process – Quiz 26 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Political Process Quiz 26 (30 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. What determines the number of electoral college votes a state receives? A) Congressional Representation. B) State size. C) State importance. D) State population. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Congressional Representation. 2. Are their limits on how much someone can donate to a national campaign? A) No. B) Yes. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Yes. 3. District of a city defined for polling purposes and polling places A) Metropolis. B) Precinct. C) Commercial zone. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Precinct. 4. Analyze the chart below. The best title for the chart is "Strategies for ..... ". Separating fact from opinion Detecting bias Evaluating sources Identifying propaganda A) Increasing voter turnout. B) Assessing voter registration. C) Evaluating campaign information. D) Selecting a PAC. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Evaluating campaign information. 5. Government regulations were put into place to protect businesses and the public. Which is an example of legislation that protects businesses? A) Equal Employment Act. B) Fair Labor Standards Act. C) Patent Law. D) Zoning Law. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Patent Law. 6. ? ..... Separate fact from opinionIdentifying biasDetecting propagandaEvaluating sources for accuracyWhat is the BEST title for this list? A) Ways to promote civic awareness. B) Stategies informed voters should use before voting. C) Methods to campaign for public office. D) Ways the media influences politics. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Stategies informed voters should use before voting. 7. Which of the following was the primary motivation for European colonialism? A) Spreading Christianity. B) Exploiting land, labor, and capital. C) Expanding political power. D) Seizing "uncivilized land". Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Spreading Christianity. 8. The two-party system developed in the United States mainly because A) The Constitution established a democratic government. B) Conflicts about the Constitution created opposing viewpoints. C) Leaders and voters agreed on the existence of two parties. D) It was voted on and approved by both houses of Congress. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Conflicts about the Constitution created opposing viewpoints. 9. Another word to describe a historical boundary is ..... A) Subsequent. B) Relic. C) Old. D) Geometric. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Relic. 10. A political party's stance on issues can be found in its ..... A) Platform. B) Bumper sticker. C) Commercial. D) Summary. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Platform. 11. What does a state's congressional representation determine? A) State's electoral votes. B) State's governor. C) Who wins the election. D) State's population. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) State's electoral votes. 12. What type of states are targeted heavily during campaigning because of the winner-take-all system A) States with low population. B) States with high population. C) States with less land. D) States with more land. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) States with high population. 13. The number of electors in the Electoral College for each state is based on: A) The number of Presidents that came from the state. B) How old the state is. C) The states congressional representation. D) How much land is in the state. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) The states congressional representation. 14. This party was supported by wealthy, educated people in New England A) Democratic-Republicans. B) Federalist. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Federalist. 15. Which amendment to the Constitution gave residents of Washington, D.C. the right to vote for president and vice president? A) 19th. B) Show. C) 26th. D) 24th. E) 15th. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Show. 16. Organizations formed by interest groups; collect and raise money from groups members give money to candidates who supports their views A) Political parties. B) Interest groups. C) Third parties. D) PACs (poltical action committees). Show Answer Correct Answer: D) PACs (poltical action committees). 17. ..... occurs when the current politicians use their power to redraw the voting district lines to favor their group. A) Gerrymandering. B) Reapportionment. C) Redistricting. D) Quorum. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Gerrymandering. 18. What is the main purpose of the Preamble to the Constitution? A) To outline the responsibilities of the Supreme Court. B) To explain why the Constitution was written. C) To establish the powers of the President. D) To explain the structure of the government. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) To explain why the Constitution was written. 19. Hong Kong is a..... A) Semi-Autonomous Region. B) Nation-State. C) Multistate Nation. D) Autonomous Region. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Autonomous Region. 20. When the country returned to democracy, What segment of popullation could voted? A) Indigenous people. B) Rich people. C) Only women. D) Illiterates. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Illiterates. 21. If you agree with the majority of the court but you have different reasons you would write a/an: A) Concurring Opinion. B) Opinion. C) Dissenting Opinion. D) Majority Opinion. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Concurring Opinion. 22. The number of each state's electors is based on: A) State's budget. B) State's square mileage. C) Each state receiving two electoral votes. D) State's Congressional Representation. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) State's Congressional Representation. 23. During the 1800s European powers divided Africa into a number of dependent colonies. This is an example of: A) Imperialism. B) Devolution. C) Decolonization. D) Nation-State. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Imperialism. 24. SS.7.C.4.3 (L2)This newspaper headline below describes an event in U.S. history.Which course of action taken by the United States is represented by the headline? A) Veto override. B) Terrorism . C) Diplomacy. D) Treaty ratification. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Diplomacy. 25. The division of power between state and national government is known as ..... A) Checks and balances. B) Separation of power. C) Reserved powers. D) Federalism. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Federalism. 26. Which profile best describes a voter who is MOST likely to vote? A) Matt is an 18 year old college student. He is unemployed (does not have a job). B) Carlos is a 30 year old who graduated from High School. He makes $ 50, 000 running his own shoe store. C) Chris is 51 years old. He has a college degree and makes $ 75, 000 a year as a Lawyer. D) Maria is 65 years old. She has a doctorate as she graduated from medical school. She makes $ 100, 000 per year. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Maria is 65 years old. She has a doctorate as she graduated from medical school. She makes $ 100, 000 per year. 27. What is one thing PEOPLE can do to change public policy (laws) A) Vote!. B) Complain. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Vote!. 28. If a bill is approved in the House of Representative Committee, where does it go? A) Senate. B) House Floor. C) Senate Floor. D) President. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) House Floor. 29. When a candidate in an election has more votes than any other candidate A) Open primary. B) Absentee ballot. C) Plurality. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Plurality. 30. What amendment declared the right to vote cannot be denied on account of gender? A) 19th. B) 24th. C) Show. D) Voting Rights Act of 1965. 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