This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > Political Science > Process > Governance > Political Process – Quiz 40 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Political Process Quiz 40 (30 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. Women have been able to vote in the United States since: A) 1870. B) 1890. C) 1920. D) 1900. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) 1920. 2. Who do lobbyists represent in their attempts to influence government? A) Interest groups. B) Elected officials. C) Circuit judges. D) Military officers. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Elected officials. 3. What can you find in a political parties PLATFORM? A) People who have been President from that party. B) That parties beliefs and opinions. C) The parties bank account. D) A little goose wearing a hat. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) That parties beliefs and opinions. 4. Which of the following is NOT required in order to qualify to vote in VA? A) Must be at least 18 years of age. B) Must own property and have a job in VA. C) Must be a citizen of the U.S. D) Must be registered to vote at least 22 days prior to election day. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Must own property and have a job in VA. 5. What influencing technique spreads ideas with the purpose of helping or hurting a particular candidate? A) Symbolism. B) Bias. C) Propaganda. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Propaganda. 6. Where can you register to vote in Virginia? A) The DMV. B) Designated locations. C) The registrars office. D) All of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) All of the above. 7. Virginia's governor can do all of the following to a bill EXCEPT ..... A) Sign it. B) Veto it. C) Amend and return it. D) Have the people vote on it. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Have the people vote on it. 8. It is the job of ..... to separate fact from opinion, detect bias, and identify propaganda in campaigns. A) Lobbyists. B) The media. C) The candidates. D) Voters. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Voters. 9. 3RD PARTIES RARELY WIN ELECTIONS AND CAN TAKE VOTES AWAY FROM THE OTHER MAIN PARTIES A) FALSE. B) TRUE. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) TRUE. 10. Public opinion polls A) Favoring one point view. B) Television, radio, newspapers, magazines, and Internet used for communication. C) A large meeting or conference in which political parties meet. D) Feelings, thoughts, and positions that many Americans have on political or social issues. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Feelings, thoughts, and positions that many Americans have on political or social issues. 11. Which political party favors less government regulation, less taxes for everyone, and less gov't involvement/ programs? A) Independents. B) Socialist. C) Democrats. D) Republicans. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Republicans. 12. Advertisements use this to try to persuade you to buy their product or vote for their preferred candidate? A) Bias. B) Propaganda. C) Sources. D) Bribery. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Propaganda. 13. Describe words that civic skill require A) Solving of problems, communication skills. B) Principal obligations. C) Tolerance, fairness. D) Rule of law, popular sovereignty. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Solving of problems, communication skills. 14. Which determines who becomes president? A) Electoral Vote. B) Popular Vote. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Electoral Vote. 15. Statement of a party's official stand on major issues A) Platform. B) Electoral College. C) Officeholder. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Platform. 16. This Act prohibited racial discrimination in voting and strengthened the 15th amendment. A) 19th amendment. B) Voting rights act of 1965. C) 23rd amendment. D) Voting rights act of 1800. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Voting rights act of 1965. 17. A government where people choose representatives to make decisions for them is called: A) A parliamentary system. B) A democratic republic. C) Democratic socialism. D) A direct democracy. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) A democratic republic. 18. Campaigns have become more expensive A) True. B) False. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 19. In a ..... the power of the government comes from the people ( "We the People ..... ") A) Monarchy. B) Democracy. C) Confederation. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Democracy. 20. How does the "winner take all" system affect how candidates campaign? A) Candidates target all states to get the maximum number of votes. B) Candidates target small states in hopes that their opponents will overlook them. C) Candidates target states with lower voting ages. D) Candidates target large states with the greatest number of electoral votes. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Candidates target large states with the greatest number of electoral votes. 21. These organizations raise money to donate to candidates based on whether they support the ..... particular views on issues A) Media. B) PAC Man. C) PAC Political Action Committee. D) Interest Groups. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) PAC Political Action Committee. 22. The voters are known as the ..... A) Electorate. B) News writers. C) Politicians. D) Media. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Electorate. 23. SS.7.C.2.10What is one method that interest groups use to monitor government? A) They file lawsuits on special issues. B) They publish editorials in newspapers. C) They attend legislative committee hearings. D) They advise candidates on election strategies. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) They attend legislative committee hearings. 24. Differences in political parties are reflected in campaigning and can be found in each party's A) Platform. B) Constitution. C) Proclamation. D) Fundraising guide. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Platform. 25. Illustration to represent a political opinion using symbols and caricatures A) Animated Politics. B) Political Cartoon. C) Propaganda. D) Mass Media. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Political Cartoon. 26. Emotional statements meant to influence viewpoints A) Sample. B) Polls. C) Propaganda. D) Objectivity. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Propaganda. 27. The two major political parties in the United states are called the ..... A) Tea Party and Coffee Party. B) Libertarians and Greens. C) Elephants and Donkeys. D) Democrats and Republicans. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Democrats and Republicans. 28. The cost of running a campaign has caused all of the following EXCEPT- A) Requires candidates to spend more time fundraising. B) Given opportunities for poor people to run. C) Limited the chance for people to run for office. D) Given an advantage to wealthy people who run. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Given opportunities for poor people to run. 29. Which of the following terms means "a group or an organization seeking or receiving special advantages? A) Citizen. B) Candidate. C) Special Interest Groups. D) Electoral College. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Special Interest Groups. 30. Groups of workers who do the same job or work in related industries A) Labor unions. B) Grass roots. C) Political party. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Labor unions. ← 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