This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > Political Science > Process > Governance > Political Process – Quiz 35 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Political Process Quiz 35 (30 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. In most states (but not all), who usually draws district boundaries? A) State legislatures. B) The Supreme Court. C) The House of Representatives. D) The Senate. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) State legislatures. 2. Duties are the ..... of citizenship. A) Inessentials. B) Activities. C) Shoulds. D) Musts. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Musts. 3. A state that has 11 representatives will have how many electors? A) 13. B) 10. C) 12. D) 5. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) 13. 4. The MOST Important Function/Thing That a Political Party Does Is? A) Influence the media. B) Win. C) Monitor other candidates. D) Support all political parties. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Win. 5. All of the following are ways to register to vote in VA, EXCEPT- A) By writing a letter to your senator. B) Sending an application through the mail. C) In person at the registrar's office. D) Online. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) By writing a letter to your senator. 6. Political parties educate ..... about campaign issues. A) Politicians. B) The other political party. C) The people. D) Shrek. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) The people. 7. Theodore Roosevelt ran for a second term in 1912 as part of a third "Progressive" party known as the ..... A) New Democrats. B) Bull Moose Party. C) Libertarians. D) New Republicans. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Bull Moose Party. 8. This word means to "nominate" A) Attract. B) Recruit. C) Name. D) Other countries. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Name. 9. Which of the following has the greatest percentage of voter turnout A) Election for the local mayor. B) Election for the governor. C) Election for the President. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Election for the President. 10. Rising campaign costs have given interest groups more influence by allowing them to donate unlimited amounts of money to political campaigns. A) True. B) False. C) T. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 11. Political parties will make campaign ads that exposes mistakes and wrongdoing of those in office or candidates for elective office. This reflects what function of political parties? A) Helping candidates win. B) Providing a forum where opposing viewpoints are presented. C) Monitoring the actions of officeholders. D) Developing policy platforms. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Monitoring the actions of officeholders. 12. The judicial branch of government A) Enforces and executes the law. B) Makes the laws. C) Interprets the laws. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Interprets the laws. 13. Choose the answer that best completes the following sentence:Campaign finance reform laws ..... A) Encourage increased contributions. B) Encourage increased voter turnout. C) Limit what media can say about the elections. D) Limit the amount individuals can contribute. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Limit the amount individuals can contribute. 14. When must candidates pay attention to small states? A) Small states have the most electoral votes. B) In a tight race, the electoral votes of small states can determine the winner. C) In a tight race, it's nice to pay attention to small states. D) Candidates don't want to be biased. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) In a tight race, the electoral votes of small states can determine the winner. 15. The Rights to assembly and petition are in the Fourth Amendment A) False. B) True. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) False. 16. How many total electors are in the Electoral College? A) 100. B) 538. C) 435. D) 270. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) 538. 17. 11 What do you call campaign statements that can be proven? A) Fact. B) Propaganda. C) Opinion. D) Bias. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Fact. 18. Which of the following serve as a function of a political party? A) Helping candidates win elections. B) Recruiting and nominating candidates. C) Educating the electorate about campaign issues. D) All of these are true. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) All of these are true. 19. Means of communicating that provides information to a large audience A) Public opinion. B) Propaganda. C) Grass roots. D) Media. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Media. 20. A local newspaper endorsed (approved) Mayor Sanford in a state senate race over his opponent. Why might the newspaper endorse Mayor Sanford? A) Mayor Sanford owns a local farm. B) Mayor Sanford is an experienced teacher. C) Mayor Sanford owns a local radio station. D) Mayor Sanford is an elected official. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Mayor Sanford is an elected official. 21. True or False:An individual may contribute as much as they want to a candidate's campaign. A) False. B) True. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) False. 22. Which of the following is true regarding the political spectrum? A) The spectrum does not exist. B) The right side is considered to be liberal. C) The left side is considered to be liberal. D) The conservatives are found in the middle. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) The left side is considered to be liberal. 23. PAC's usually give lots of ..... to candidates to support their campaign. A) Feedback. B) Advice. C) Money. D) Issues. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Money. 24. Inside of each state, the winner-takes-all system is when the winner of the ..... gets all of the ..... A) Presidents Vote, electoral vote. B) Popular vote, Presidents Vote. C) Popular vote, electoral vote. D) Electoral vote, popular vote. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Popular vote, electoral vote. 25. Which is NOT a primary function of a political party? A) Nominating candidates. B) Acting as a watchdog. C) Educating Voters. D) Reviewing Supreme Court rulings. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Reviewing Supreme Court rulings. 26. Why do political parties try to align themselves in the political center? A) To gain the most support since most voters are in the middle. B) To make the decision easy for voters. C) To eventually create a one-party system in the U.S. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) To gain the most support since most voters are in the middle. 27. Survey which provides opinions A) Poll. B) Interest group. C) Lobby. D) Media. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Poll. 28. Electoral College A) Electors who formally vote for the President and Vice President. B) A university to study politics. C) A place to cast your vote. D) Where to become a registered voter. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Electors who formally vote for the President and Vice President. 29. Is a ballot submitted on or before election day by a voter who cannot be present on election day A) Absentee ballot. B) Trade Association. C) Ballot initiative. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Absentee ballot. 30. Helping candidates win is ..... A) The most important function of political parties. B) Something only certain people can do. C) Being able to vote as many times as you want. D) Is called a Convention. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) The most important function of political parties. ← 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