This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > Political Science > Process > Governance > Political Process – Quiz 42 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Political Process Quiz 42 (30 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. Campaign finance reform A) Laws that limit the amount individuals may contribute to political candidates and campaigns. B) Only citizens who do this may vote in primary and general elections. C) * Broadcast different points of view * Identify (List) candidates * Emphasize selected issues * Write editorials, political cartoons, op-eds (B[L]EW). D) * Identifying propaganda * Detecting bias * Evaluating sources (and) * Separating fact from opinion (IDEaS). Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Laws that limit the amount individuals may contribute to political candidates and campaigns. 2. To buy a product or service A) Demand. B) Produce. C) Consume. D) Supply. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Consume. 3. Definition:the means of communication, as radio and television, newspapers, magazines, and the internet, that reach or influence people widely A) Campaign. B) Policy. C) Media. D) Election. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Media. 4. Ancient Greece was a collection of ..... states. A) Island. B) City. C) Compact. D) Elongated. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) City. 5. In Virginia one must register at least 22 days before Election Day in order to: A) Get your name on the ballot as a candidate. B) Perform your civic duty. C) Be able to vote in the election. D) Get your voter registration card. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Be able to vote in the election. 6. EVEN IF YOU ARE 18, A CITIZEN AND RESIDENT, YOU COULD NOT BE ALLOWED TO VOTE BECAUSE A) YOU FORGOT TO REGISTER. B) YOU STILL NEED TO HAVE A JOB. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) YOU FORGOT TO REGISTER. 7. This party wants to organize to win elections and influence public policy. A) Major Party (Democrats and Republicans). B) Third Party (Green and Libertarian). Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Major Party (Democrats and Republicans). 8. It is very expensive to run for public office. All of the following are effects of rising campaign costs EXCEPT ..... A) Candidates have to conduct extensive fundraising activities. B) Encourages the development of political action committees (PACs) and Super PACs. C) Expands opportunities to run for public office. D) Gives an advantage to wealthy individuals who run for office. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Expands opportunities to run for public office. 9. The political spectrum includes people who are ..... A) Free market-mixed-command. B) Immigrants-migrants-citizens. C) Liberals-moderates-conservatives. D) Nominees-candidates-winners. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Liberals-moderates-conservatives. 10. ..... is the legal way for an alien to become a citizen. A) Institutionalization. B) Immigration. C) Naturalization. D) Neutralization. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Naturalization. 11. How many electoral votes do you need to win the presidency? A) 270. B) 538. C) 100. D) 250. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) 270. 12. The state of Arizona is divided into 30 legislative districts so that citizens in each district can elect: A) Members of the Arizona legislature. B) The governor. C) Members of Congress. D) The President. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Members of the Arizona legislature. 13. Which would disqualify a person from voting in the Commonwealth of Virginia? A) Being 22 years old. B) Currently living in North Carolina for 3 years. C) Being a United States citizen. D) Currently living in Virginia for 3 years. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Currently living in North Carolina for 3 years. 14. Groups of people who work together for similar interests and goals A) Platform. B) Apathy. C) Liberal. D) Interest groups. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Interest groups. 15. Which of the following are NOT places someone can register to vote? A) Online. B) Registrar's office. C) DMV. D) Local school. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Local school. 16. Favoring one side over another is- A) Bias. B) Propaganda. C) Moderate. D) Electorate. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Bias. 17. Which political party is considered to be more liberal? A) Republicans. B) Democrats. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Democrats. 18. Language arts teachers often use ..... as examples of propaganda and other forms of rhetoric.It is important to know that they come from two types of sources:the candidate's campaign and special interest groups. A) Political parties. B) Opinion polls. C) Campaign ads. D) Mass media. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Campaign ads. 19. What is the purpose of primary elections in the United States? A) To appoint members of the Electoral College. B) To elect the President directly. C) To select the candidates for the general election. D) To determine the winner of the general election. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) To select the candidates for the general election. 20. Which of the following best describes the purpose of an absentee ballot? A) Allows registered voters to vote for a candidate of a different party. B) Allows voters to vote outside of the election day. C) Allows candidates to switch parties during the election season. D) Allows states to regulate voting requirements. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Allows voters to vote outside of the election day. 21. Read the example and determine which political party function is being described. Ms. Moulden, the chairman of the Republican Party, asked Mr. Hayden to run for mayor of the city of Winchester. A) Helping to win the election. B) Recruiting and nominating. C) Monitoring the election. D) Educating the citizens. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Recruiting and nominating. 22. TRUE OR FALSE:The Democratic Party wants the government to be more involved in social programs (like affordable housing and healthcare) A) True. B) False. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 23. The Green Party, Constitution Party, and Libertarian Party are examples of ..... A) Super PACs. B) Third parties. C) The two-party system. D) PACs. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Third parties. 24. Which of the following best describes a political party's ideology A) Set of proposals for new laws to be passed. B) List of candidates chosen to run for office. C) Campaign statement on how tax burden should be addressed. D) Ideas about the proper goals of government. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Ideas about the proper goals of government. 25. Who is the more qualified candidate for mayor? A) Maria is the more qualified candidate because of her education. B) Todd is the more qualified candidate because of her education. C) Maria is the more qualified candidate because of her experience. D) Todd is the more qualified candidate because of his experience. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Maria is the more qualified candidate because of her experience. 26. You should always believe what political ads tell you. A) False. B) True. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) False. 27. Definition:to compare in order to show unlikeness or differences A) Evaluate. B) Policy. C) Compare. D) Contrast. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Contrast. 28. The President and Vice President are formally elected by the ..... A) Popular vote of the people. B) House of Representatives. C) Electoral College. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Electoral College. 29. Society where people of many different ethnic backgrounds live ..... A) Ethnocentrism. B) Compromise. C) Pluralistic. D) Nationalism. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Pluralistic. 30. What does apathy mean? A) A lack of interest. B) A strong desire to participate. C) An active involvement in political campaigns. D) A deep understanding of political issues. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) A lack of interest. ← 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