This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > Political Science > Process > Governance > Political Process – Quiz 52 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Political Process Quiz 52 (30 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. A written statement of the goals of a political party A) Party platform. B) Political system. C) Political party. D) Society. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Party platform. 2. Which of the following is not true of al-Qaeda? A) Al-Qaeda is a single, non-religious organization. B) Most al-Qaeda cell members have lived in ordinary society, supporting themselves with jobs or crime. C) Al-Qaeda grew out of the war against the Soviet Union in Afghanistan. D) Al-Qaeda has been implicated in several bombings since the attack on the United States in 2001. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Al-Qaeda is a single, non-religious organization. 3. What role is the President fulfilling when he tours the country with other members of his party? A) Chief of Party. B) Chief of State. C) Commander in Chief. D) Chief Executive. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Chief of Party. 4. Misleading information that persuades you is called A) Opinion. B) Platform. C) Propaganda. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Propaganda. 5. The cost of campaigning requires candidates to conduct extensive ..... activities. A) Campaigning. B) Illegal. C) Fund-Raising. D) Community Service. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Fund-Raising. 6. Political party that tends to be liberal. A) Democrat. B) Republicans. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Democrat. 7. What role does a lobbyist play in impacting public policy? A) They introduce new bills on the floor of the Senate. B) They carry messages to the President from Congress. C) They try to convince legislators to introduce, or vote against a bill. D) They make sure there are no unethical practices in Congress. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) They try to convince legislators to introduce, or vote against a bill. 8. Whether or not a person will vote is usually based on what three factors? A) Age, education, income. B) Age, education, gender. C) Gender, income, education. D) Age, gender, income. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Age, education, income. 9. The list of candidates on which you cast your vote A) Conservative. B) Ballot. C) Electoral College. D) Liberal. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Ballot. 10. A meeting of party members who select the candidates to run for election A) Caucus. B) Ward. C) Precinct. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Caucus. 11. Organization set up to make legal contributions to election campaigns. A) Mass media. B) Two-party system. C) Majority. D) Political action committee. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Political action committee. 12. A set of goals/ ideas that are supported by a political party A) Platform. B) Interest group. C) Incumbent. D) Propaganda. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Platform. 13. A ..... is a representative of an interest group who contacts lawmakers or other government officials directly to influence their policy making. A) Lobbyist. B) Politician. C) Candidate. D) Democrat. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Lobbyist. 14. Which of the following is NOT a factor in predicting which citizens will vote? A) Education. B) Race. C) Income. D) Age. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Race. 15. What emphasizes certain issues in the United States and broadcasts different points of view? A) Political parties. B) Senate. C) President. D) Mass media. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Mass media. 16. It takes this many electoral votes to become president A) 100. B) 400. C) 270. D) 538. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) 270. 17. An individual donates $ 1000 to a candidate. What type of money is this? A) Monopoly money. B) Soft money. C) Hard money. D) Fake money. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Hard money. 18. This Amendment allowed the residents of Washington, DC to vote for President. A) 24th. B) Show. C) 26th. D) 15th. E) 19th. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Show. 19. A party built around one policy issue is a/an A) Splinter party. B) Single-issue party. C) Ideological party. D) Spoiler party. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Single-issue party. 20. Individuals Can Affect Government using the methods listed below:A. Run for Office B. Petition Government C. Volunteering for a Campaign D. Collecting Signatures Speak at Meetings Send Letters Make Campaign Contributions Which is incorrect? A) B. B) A. C) C. D) D. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) C. 21. The party that is out of office watches the actions of the other party for mistakes or misuses of power. This is called being a A) Poor sport. B) Watch dog. C) Police dog. D) Progressive. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Watch dog. 22. High campaign cost favor candidate who are ..... A) Wealthy. B) Young. C) Smart. D) Relatable. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Wealthy. 23. Read the example and determine which political party function is being described. The Democratic Party pledged 2 million dollars to Maxwell Davis' campaign fund for TV commercials. A) Helping to win the election. B) Recruiting and nominating. C) Monitoring the election. D) Educating the citizens. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Helping to win the election. 24. SS.7.C.2.8 (L2)Which spending increase would the Democratic Party likely support? A) Homeland security. B) Space exploration. C) Education. D) Military. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Education. 25. Favoring one side or the other A) Media. B) Bias. C) Platform. D) Platform. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Bias. 26. Which of the following describes the caucus method of nomination? A) Party members debate the candidates' merits and vote in public to select a nominee. B) Delegates from local districts meet to choose a nominee. C) Candidates announce their intention to run for office. D) Voters go to the polls to cast secret ballots and the person who receives the most votes is nominated. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Party members debate the candidates' merits and vote in public to select a nominee. 27. Prohibits both Congress and the states from conditioning the right to vote in federal elections on payment of a poll tax or other types of tax. A) 22nd Amendment. B) 21st Amendment. C) 24th Amendment. D) 23rd Amendment. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) 24th Amendment. 28. If California has 55 electoral votes. How many members does it have in the House of Representatives? A) 4. B) 2. C) 53. D) 6. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) 53. 29. Which of the following would be an example of bias in the media? A) Multiple sources were used in the reporting. B) Many points of view were considered. C) Ensuring factual accuracy. D) One source was used in the reporting. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) One source was used in the reporting. 30. What is the number of electors from each state based on? A) Number of people that live in the state. B) Congressional representation. C) Number of Senate members. D) Number of registered voters. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Congressional representation. ← 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