This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > Political Science > Process > Governance > Political Process – Quiz 38 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Political Process Quiz 38 (30 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. What is the symbol of the Democratic Party in the United States? A) Lion. B) Donkey. C) Elephant. D) Tiger. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Donkey. 2. Which of the following is NOT a similarity between the Democratic and Republican Parties? A) Influence Public Policy. B) Appeal to Political Center. C) Party Platform. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Party Platform. 3. Put these events in order:1-women's suffrage2-literacy tests were banned3-race is no bar to vote4-voting age lowered to 18 A) 3, 1, 2, 4. B) 3, 4, 1, 2. C) 1, 3, 2, 4. D) 1, 2, 4, 3. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) 3, 1, 2, 4. 4. Definition:having a likeness or resemblance, especially in a general way: A) Similar. B) Difference. C) Compare. D) Contrast. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Similar. 5. Statements meant to influence public opinion or promote a cause of viewpoint A) Poll. B) Propaganda. C) Political socialization. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Propaganda. 6. The beliefs of a political party and/or candidate A) Platform. B) Precinct. C) Resident. D) Watchdog. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Platform. 7. Make policy to protect the environment A) Republican. B) Democrat. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Democrat. 8. Process of gathering voluntary contributions of money or other resources, by requesting donations from individuals, businesses, charitable foundations, or governmental agencies. A) Boycotts. B) Fundraising. C) Apportionment. D) Referendums. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Fundraising. 9. Which of the following groups typically initiates lobbying? A) President. B) Interest groups. C) National parties. D) Congressman. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Interest groups. 10. The number of votes a candidate need to receive in the Electoral College to become President is: A) 250. B) 270. C) 100. D) 50. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) 270. 11. When a candidate expresses his feelings or beliefs about an issue, they are using what campaign ad technique A) Opinion. B) BIas. C) Propaganda. D) Fact. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Opinion. 12. The main responsibility of Congress in the United States and Parliament in Canada is- A) Making laws. B) The Executive leadership of the country. C) The enforcement of law in the courts. D) Ensuring all branches of government is working efficiently. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Making laws. 13. A system that allows each branch of a government to amend or veto acts of another branch so as to prevent any one branch from exerting too much power. A) Majority Rule. B) Checks and Balances. C) Minority Rule. D) Popular Sovereignty. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Checks and Balances. 14. Any political group that is not one of the two dominant groups in U.S. politics. A) Minority. B) Third. C) Democracy. D) Republican. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Third. 15. ? 1. Detecting bias 2. Evaluating sources 3. Separating fact and opinion What should be the title of the list? A) Functions of Political Parties. B) Strategies for Evaluating Campaigns. C) Rising Campaign Costs. D) The Media's Role in Elections. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Strategies for Evaluating Campaigns. 16. This state has the most electoral votes. A) Florida. B) Road cancer. C) Texas. D) California. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) California. 17. Favored a strong national government to protect individual rights. Started the Federalists Party. A) Alexander Hamilton. B) Thomas Jefferson. C) George Washington. D) Ben Franklin. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Alexander Hamilton. 18. Information that favors one party or one side of an issue demonstrates the concept of ..... A) Propaganda. B) Opinion. C) Bias. D) The media. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Bias. 19. What should informed voters always do? A) Learn about the issues to make decisions about voting. B) Give money to the candidates. C) Vote Republican. D) Vote Democratic. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Learn about the issues to make decisions about voting. 20. SS.7.C.4.2 (L2)This statement is from a document adopted by an international organization.Which international organization can governments participate in to support this organization's goals? A) United Nations . B) World Trade Organization. C) International Red Cross. D) International Court of Justice. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) United Nations . 21. What is an elector? A) A state capital. B) A new senator. C) A vice presidential candidate. D) A person who casts a vote for president. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) A person who casts a vote for president. 22. On what day was the 2016 general presidential election held? A) There was no presidential election in 2016. B) May 8th. C) November 1st. D) November 8th. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) November 8th. 23. Why have there been calls for campaign finance reform laws? A) So the government can pay for campaigns. B) Rising campaign costs. C) Declining campaign costs. D) Stabilization of campaign costs. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Rising campaign costs. 24. Which is NOT a qualification to register to vote? A) Citizen of the U.S. B) Be 25 years old. C) Register 22 days before the election. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Be 25 years old. 25. What right did John locke create? A) Natural Right. B) Human rights. C) Right with Keys. D) Bill of rights. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Natural Right. 26. What is the main goal of political parties? A) To win elections. B) To get as many people registered to vote as possible. C) To find the worst candidates to run for office. D) To steal from the public. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) To win elections. 27. Which of the following items would you NOT find in the Op-Ed section of USAToday.com? A) A political cartoon about candidates. B) An editorial about who won a debate. C) A fact based news article. D) An opinion based news article. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) A fact based news article. 28. Political parties in the United States work to do all of the following except- A) Organize resources to win elections. B) Change the ideals of the Constitution of the United States of America. C) Promote their views to the general public. D) Influence government policies. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Change the ideals of the Constitution of the United States of America. 29. Qualifications are A) A quality or accomplishment that makes someone suitable for a particular job. B) Experiences or accomplishments that makes someone suitable for a particular job. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) A quality or accomplishment that makes someone suitable for a particular job. 30. What did George Gallup do? A) He created Gallup.com. B) Founder of a survey company. C) He was a former president. D) Founder of modern-day polling. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Founder of modern-day polling. ← 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