This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > Political Science > Process > Governance > Political Process – Quiz 47 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Political Process Quiz 47 (30 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. How is the president elected? A) Elected by senate. B) Winner of the primaries. C) Electoral college. D) Popular vote. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Electoral college. 2. Which of the following statements show bias? A) An organization endorsing, or supporting, a Democratic candidate. B) An article listing the Democratic candidates running for Senate. C) A news column outtline the political debate from the night before. D) A political cartoon illustrating the two political parties in a fist fight. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) An organization endorsing, or supporting, a Democratic candidate. 3. What responsibility states that respect between cultures is necessary to preserve liberty and freedom for future generations? A) Support and defend the Constitution. B) Participate in the democratic process. C) Respect the rights, beliefs, and opinions of others. D) Pay taxes. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Respect the rights, beliefs, and opinions of others. 4. How old must a person be to apply for citizenship? A) 18. B) 21. C) 13. D) 16. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) 18. 5. The Panama Canal, Strait of Gibraltar, and Strait of Hormuz are examples of ..... A) Shatterbelts. B) Chokepoints. C) Irredentism. D) Neocolonialism. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Chokepoints. 6. What is the MAIN purpose of PACS? (political action committees) A) To support participation in campaigns by the general electorate. B) To raise campaign funds to support challenges. C) To support policies that support domestic relations. D) To raise campaign funds that support favored candidates. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) To raise campaign funds that support favored candidates. 7. What month of the year are Presidential elections (by the people) held in? A) November. B) December. C) March. D) January. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) November. 8. Qualified voters in an area or a country A) Candidates. B) General Election. C) Moderate. D) Electorate. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Electorate. 9. Who would a citizen contact about a problem with city roads? A) The president. B) The mayor. C) The governor. D) The county commissioner. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) The mayor. 10. Which type of legislative powers are specifically listed in the Constitution of the United States? A) Implied Powers. B) Reserved Powers. C) Denied Powers. D) Expressed Powers. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Expressed Powers. 11. All of the following includes roles of the mass media EXCEPT- A) Creating political cartoons. B) Fundraising campaigns. C) Social media posts and blogs. D) Publishing op-ed pieces. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Fundraising campaigns. 12. One sided point of view A) Bias. B) Fact. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Bias. 13. Which type of election attracts more voters? A) Presidential. B) Midterm. C) Gubernatorial. D) Mayor. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Presidential. 14. An attempt by one country to establish settlements and to impose its political, economic, and cultural principle in another country.Similar to imperialism.Examples:Scramble for AfricaBritish EmpireFrench Indochina A) Colonialism. B) Sovereignty. C) Supranationalism. D) Devolution. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Colonialism. 15. Which of these answer choices reflects the views of a third party? A) Liberal views. B) Conservative views. C) Introduce new ideas and issues. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Introduce new ideas and issues. 16. "America is becoming less democratic. It is getting more difficult for an average person to run for office. Only wealthy candidates end up serving in government." Which of the following best describes the message of this opinion? A) C High campaign costs. B) D The influence of lobbyists. C) A The average person is difficult. D) B Expensive voter registration fees. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) C High campaign costs. 17. This party is know as a liberal party in US politics. It is associated with FDR's New Deal policies and the Civil Rights movement of the 1960's A) 3rd Parties. B) Democrats. C) Whigs. D) Republicans. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Democrats. 18. One-sided point of view A) Bias. B) Fact. C) Opinion. D) Propaganda. E) Media. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Bias. 19. The vote of the citizens is known as the ..... A) Similar vote. B) Main vote. C) Popular vote. D) Electoral vote. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Popular vote. 20. Matoaca Middle School is holding a mock election. Which candidate would be the best candidate? A) Tim pledges to give all voters $ 100 if he wins. B) DeSaan plans to create more jobs to protect the environment. C) Lisa plans to raise taxes to rebuild the Governor's mansion. D) Maria plans to give government jobs to her friends. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) DeSaan plans to create more jobs to protect the environment. 21. People with shared ideas who seek to control the government are known as A) Evil. B) Incumbents. C) Fanatics. D) Activists. E) Political parties. Show Answer Correct Answer: E) Political parties. 22. Number of electors in the Electoral College A) 538. B) 270. C) 191. D) 334. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) 538. 23. Which amendment to the Constitution lowered the voting age from 21 to 18 years old? A) 24th. B) Show. C) 15th. D) 19th. E) 26th. Show Answer Correct Answer: E) 26th. 24. How does the census impact the Electoral College? A) Records population which impacts how many reps a state has. B) Records the number of citizens over 18 which impacts how many reps a state has. C) Shows how many people have left the state which impacts how many electoral votes a state should have. D) Records how people feel about Electoral College. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Records population which impacts how many reps a state has. 25. Issue-oriented special interest groups have an increased influence on elections. This is a result of- A) Democracy. B) Rising campaign costs. C) Campaign finance reform. D) Parties. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Rising campaign costs. 26. Which of the following is the main event at a national convention? A) Nominating a candidate for president. B) Raising money for the national election. C) Preparing TV and radio advertisements. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Nominating a candidate for president. 27. Which of the following international organizations is the United States a member of? A) European Union. B) International Red Cross. C) World Wildlife Fund. D) United Nations. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) United Nations. 28. Which factor has the least influence on whether or not a person will decide to participate in the political process? A) Income. B) Age. C) Birthplace. D) Education. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Birthplace. 29. Which term best describes the President when creating foreign policy? A) Chief executive. B) Chief legislator. C) Chief of State. D) Chief diplomat. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Chief diplomat. 30. What has led to reforms in campaign finance laws? A) Voter protests. B) An increase in media's involvement in the election process. C) Rising campaign costs. D) People refusing to donate money to help candidates get elected. 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