This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > Political Science > Process > Governance > Political Process – Quiz 63 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Political Process Quiz 63 (30 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. A voter generally joins a political party in order to A) Be able to vote in general elections. B) Get cool bumper stickers. C) Be appointed to lead the elections. D) Support a party's ideas or candidates. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Support a party's ideas or candidates. 2. Which parts of the world has China NOT been associated with neocolonialism? A) Latin America. B) Africa. C) Indian Ocean peripheral countries. D) North America. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) North America. 3. People having right to govern themselves without interference of other force is called: A) Imperialism. B) Devolution. C) Sovereignty. D) Self-determination. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Self-determination. 4. Which of the following would be most effective for a candidate to spend their time and money on? A) Handing out flyers. B) Giving a speech in a small town. C) Purchasing a national commercial. D) Only address one issue in the campaign. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Purchasing a national commercial. 5. Which House of Congress has the power of Impeachment? A) House of Representatives. B) Congress. C) Senate. D) Hufflepuff. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Senate. 6. The Electoral College's primary function in politics is to- A) Nominate candidates for public office. B) Cast the official vote for the winning candidate in the Presidential election. C) Cast the official vote for the winning candidate in the Senate. D) Assist the candidates with the election process. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Cast the official vote for the winning candidate in the Presidential election. 7. Can a candidate win the popular election and lose the presidential race? A) Yes. B) No. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Yes. 8. Which is not a characteristic of third parties? A) Take votes away from the two major parties. B) Often revolve around a political personality. C) They win ALOT. D) Introduce new ideas. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) They win ALOT. 9. Can a political party be denied the right to have a candidate on the ballot and if so why? A) Yes, if they do not have enough members. B) Yes, if their party leader is not popular. C) No, every party has the right to have a candidate. D) Yes, if their party's charter and documents are inconsistent. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Yes, if their party's charter and documents are inconsistent. 10. What is the name given to people who chosse to run for election in a public office? A) PAC. B) Electorate. C) Electors. D) Candidates. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Candidates. 11. What does VEP stand for? A) Voter Enabled Persons. B) Voter Established Preferences. C) Vote Equal People. D) Voting Eligible Population. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Voting Eligible Population. 12. An organized course of action to get your candidate elected to office A) Campaign. B) Expedition. C) Movement. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Campaign. 13. How can you obtain citizenship? A) Staying in the U.S. for 5 years. B) Turning 18. C) Naturalization. D) Register. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Naturalization. 14. Voter registration closes ..... before an election. A) 22. B) 35. C) 4. D) 30. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) 22. 15. What is the electorate? A) All people who are eligible to vote. B) The group of people who work at polling stations. C) The candidates running for office. D) The elected officials in government. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) All people who are eligible to vote. 16. The body that officially elects the President of the U.S. A) Electoral College. B) Popular Vote. C) Absolute Majority. D) Incumbent. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Electoral College. 17. The ..... vote selects the President and Vice President. A) Random Vote. B) Electoral Vote. C) Presidential Vote. D) Popular Vote. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Electoral Vote. 18. The transfer of power from one central government to many local or regional governments. This can either lead to greater autonomy at the local level or can lead to balkanization if the country splits up.Common causes are ethnic separatism, terrorism, irredentism, nationalism or self-determination movements. A) Balkanization. B) Devolution. C) Supranationalism. D) Shatterbelt. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Devolution. 19. The least amount of electoral votes that a state may have. A) 1. B) 10. C) 3. D) 2. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) 3. 20. Where does a political party state their goals? A) On the news. B) Presidential debates. C) The party platform. D) Campaign rallies. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) The party platform. 21. The purpose of a PAC is to ..... A) Raise money for political candidates. B) Ensure that all political candidates are following election laws. C) Provide voters transportation to the polls. D) Count the votes during an election. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Raise money for political candidates. 22. Groups of people who share common ideas on how the government should do its work are called ..... A) Voters. B) Citizens. C) Political Parties. D) Nominees. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Political Parties. 23. Fact or Opinion:Republicans have the best argument for Healthcare than the Democrats. A) Opinion. B) Fact. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Opinion. 24. Which freedom can be taken away if you are a potential threat to others or have committed a crime A) Freedom to express yourself. B) Right to run for elected office. C) Right to a prompt, fair trial. D) Right to keep and bear arms. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Right to keep and bear arms. 25. Which vote determines the winner on a presidential election? A) Primary. B) General. C) Electoral. D) Popular. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Electoral. 26. The four main functions of a political party are ..... A) Recruit and nominate. B) Educate the electorate. C) Monitor the candidates/elected officials. D) All of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) All of above. 27. How many electoral votes does a candidate need to win in the electoral college? A) 435. B) 535. C) 275. D) 270. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) 270. 28. In order to register vote in the state of Virginia, you must meet all of the qualifications below except- A) Be 18 years of age by the day of the general election. B) Be a high school graduate. C) Be a resident of Virginia. D) Be a citizen of the United States. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Be a high school graduate. 29. Reasons why citizens fail to vote A) Lack of interest, Failure to Register, Belief that vote doesn't count, Too Busy. B) Education, Age, Income. C) US Citizen, Resident of VA and precinct, at least 18. D) In person at the registrar's office, by mail using paper application from the DMV, library, or government office, or online. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Lack of interest, Failure to Register, Belief that vote doesn't count, Too Busy. 30. The Green Party is a(n) ..... because it is typically supported by a small number of voters. A) Interest group. B) Incumbent. C) Political action committee. D) Minor party. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Minor party. ← 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