This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > Political Science > Process > Governance > Political Process – Quiz 69 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Political Process Quiz 69 (22 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. What is the role of political parties in the political process? A) Political parties are only concerned with their own interests and not the interests of the people. B) Political parties only represent a small fraction of the population. C) Political parties have no role in the political process. D) Political parties play a crucial role in the political process by representing and organizing groups of people with similar political beliefs and goals. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Political parties play a crucial role in the political process by representing and organizing groups of people with similar political beliefs and goals. 2. What is the primary Goal of an Interest Group? A) To Neglect Politics. B) To Influence Public Policy. C) To Take Over the World. D) To Advertise. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) To Influence Public Policy. 3. A force that helps to unify people within a country A) Colonialism. B) Centripetal force. C) Imperialism. D) Nationality. E) Centrifugal force. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Centripetal force. 4. Range of political views A) Political Parties. B) Politics. C) Moderate. D) Political Spectrum. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Political Spectrum. 5. A primary election is an example of which function of a political party? A) Monitoring the actions of officeholders. B) Recruiting and nominating candidates. C) Educating the electorates. D) Creating the party's platform. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Recruiting and nominating candidates. 6. How are candidates for the general election chosen in the United States? A) By receiving the most campaign funding. B) By being nominated by the Supreme Court. C) By winning the primary elections of their respective parties. D) By direct appointment from the President. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) By winning the primary elections of their respective parties. 7. All of the following are requirements to vote EXCEPT- A) Registered 22 days before the election. B) Citizen of the United States. C) 16 years old on election day. D) Resident of VA. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) 16 years old on election day. 8. What was the ruling of FEC vs. Citizens United A) That political action committees could not contribute to campaign finances. B) Political spending is not protected under the First Amendment. C) Political spending is protected under the First Amendment. D) Political spending from independent agencies must be limited with regards to the type of propaganda used in a federal election. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Political spending is protected under the First Amendment. 9. The power of a political unit to rule over its own affairs is called ..... A) Colonialism. B) Sovereignty. C) Devolution. D) Decolonization. E) Self-determination. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Sovereignty. 10. An organized body of private individuals who share some goals and try to influence and shape public policy. A) Monetary Groups. B) Interest Groups. C) Organizational Groups. D) Majority Groups. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Interest Groups. 11. How to register to vote in Virginia A) In person at the registrar's office, by mail using paper application from the DMV, library, or government office, or online. B) Political Action Committees created to help candidates raise funds for their campaigns. C) Only citizens who do this may vote in primary and general elections. D) * require candidates to fundraise a LOT * limit opportunities to run for public office * give an advantage to wealthy people. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) In person at the registrar's office, by mail using paper application from the DMV, library, or government office, or online. 12. Between the late 1400s and 1700s, European powers colonized which area of the world? A) Africa. B) Asia. C) North and South America. D) Southwest Asia. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) North and South America. 13. This word means "money" A) Watchdog. B) Candidate. C) Primary. D) Funds. E) Center. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Funds. 14. Matoaca Middle School is holding a mock election. Which student best demonstrates a responsible voter in a mock election? A) Ruth votes for the candidate that is the richest. B) Layla votes for the candidate that represents the issues she supports. C) Zach votes for the most popular candidate. D) William votes for the candidate that his best friend is voting for. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Layla votes for the candidate that represents the issues she supports. 15. Voting is a basic civic duty. A) True. B) False. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) False. 16. BECAUSE OF WINNER TAKE ALL IN THE ELECTORAL COLLEGE A) CANDIDATES WANT TO WIN STATES WITH LARGE ELECTORAL NUMBERS (LIKE CALIFORNIA AND TEXAS). B) WANT TO WIN AS MANY STATES WITH SMALLER NUMBERS. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) CANDIDATES WANT TO WIN STATES WITH LARGE ELECTORAL NUMBERS (LIKE CALIFORNIA AND TEXAS). 17. The aggregation of views shared by a segment of society on issues of interest or concern is called ..... A) Public policy. B) Public opinion. C) Political socialism. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Public opinion. 18. What is the name for representatives in interest groups who contact officials directly? A) Propagandists. B) Lobbyists. C) Pollsters. D) Political Action Committee. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Lobbyists. 19. What type of election usually has the highest voter turnout? A) Local elections. B) State elections. C) Presidential election. D) Congressional elections. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Presidential election. 20. How many members are involved in the United Russia Party? A) Less than 100, 000. B) Around 500, 000. C) More than 2 million. D) Exactly 1 million. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) More than 2 million. 21. Helping candidates win elections A) Similarity of political parties. B) Function of political parties. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Function of political parties. 22. The belief that limited government is best, with little oversight of businesses, plus strong support for traditional lifestyle choices A) Conservative. B) Electoral College. C) Popular vote. D) Liberal. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Conservative. ← PreviousRelated 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