This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > Political Science > Process > Governance > Political Process – Quiz 7 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Political Process Quiz 7 (30 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. Which type of elections have the highest voter turnout? A) Presidential elections. B) State & Local elections. C) Primary elections. D) All of the above are true. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Presidential elections. 2. All of the following are places you can register to vote in Virginia EXCEPT: A) Over the Internet. B) At the DMV (Department of Motor Vehicles). C) By mail. D) At the Registrar's Office. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Over the Internet. 3. Individuals can actively influence public policy in all ways the ways below EXCEPT- A) Vote/Lobby. B) Volunteer in a campaign. C) Refuse to join an interest group. D) Demonstrate/write letters. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Refuse to join an interest group. 4. Third parties do all of the following EXCEPT: A) Often revolve around a political personality. B) Win elections. C) Take votes away from the major parties. D) Introduce new ideas to a campaign. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Win elections. 5. The historic period of conflict and competition between the United States and the Soviet Union A) Cold War. B) Detente. C) World War Two. D) Balkanization. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Cold War. 6. What attitude held by a significant number of people on matters of government and politics? A) Liberal Opinion. B) Public opinion. C) Public affairs. D) Conservative. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Public opinion. 7. The second level of the federal court system A) District. B) Court of Appeals. C) State. D) Supreme Court. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Court of Appeals. 8. The American political process is seen as a ..... system. A) Two-party. B) Birthday party. C) Bicameral-party. D) Republican party. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Two-party. 9. Two main political parties control the government, Republican and Democrat A) Two-party system. B) Winner take all system. C) Electoral College. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Two-party system. 10. The US Bill of Rights established A) Consequence for breaking the law. B) Personal freedoms and responsibilities. C) Separation of church and state. D) Federal laws. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Personal freedoms and responsibilities. 11. A policy or ideology of extending rule over peoples and other countries, for extending political and economic access, power and control, often through employing hard power, especially military force, but also soft power. A) Sovereignty. B) Supranationalism. C) Self-determination. D) Colonialism. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Colonialism. 12. What is the group of people who elect the President and Vice President? A) Electoral college. B) Interest groups. C) Popular vote. D) Political parties. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Electoral college. 13. Taiwan can be considered a sovereign state because A) The Nationalist party rules both China and Taiwan. B) China recognizes its sovereignty. C) Its government carries on diplomatic relations with many other countries. D) Its size meets the minimum geographic requirement for independence. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Its government carries on diplomatic relations with many other countries. 14. To set up new district lines after reapportionment is complete. A) Census. B) Reapportionment. C) Redistricting. D) Gerrymandering. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Redistricting. 15. Factors in predicting which citizens will vote A) Education, Age, Income. B) Voter registration is closed this many days before elections. C) In person at the registrar's office, by mail using paper application from the DMV, library, or government office, or online. D) Political Action Committees created to help candidates raise funds for their campaigns. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Education, Age, Income. 16. Which institution is NOT part of the lawmaking process at the state or federal level? A) The Senate. B) The House of Representatives. C) The courts. D) The executive branch. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) The courts. 17. Where will the Democratic national convention be held this year? A) Milwaukee WI. B) Chicago IL. C) Charlotte NC. D) New York City NY. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Milwaukee WI. 18. Which of the following is defined as a country's actions, words, or beliefs toward/about other countries? A) Treaties. B) Military. C) Foreign Policy. D) Foreign Aid. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Foreign Policy. 19. Poland is an example of a ..... state. A) Compact. B) Elongated. C) Fragmented. D) Prorupted. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Compact. 20. High campaign costs $\rightarrow$? Which of these items would NOT complete the diagram? A) Favor third parties. B) Require candidates to conduct fundraising activities. C) Give special interest groups increased influence. D) Limit opportunities to run for office. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Favor third parties. 21. ..... is the various processes used in a society to gain influence over its public policies. In the US this normally plays out in a competitive struggle between two political parties, the Democrats and the Republicans. Each party competing to win your vote on Election Day. A) Politics. B) War. C) Diplomacy. D) Gerrymandering. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Politics. 22. A standard of behavior whereby citizens fulfill their responsibilities of U.S. citizenship for the good of their communities and the nation: A) Naturalization. B) Partisanship. C) Progressivism. D) Civic virtue. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Civic virtue. 23. The important job of the mass media is to ..... A) Raise money for campaigns. B) Show viewers many different points of views. C) Count the votes for national elections. D) Nominate candidates. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Show viewers many different points of views. 24. Issue-oriented special interest groups have increased influence on elections. This is a result of- A) Parties. B) Campaign finance reform. C) Democracy. D) Rising campaign costs. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Rising campaign costs. 25. Political Action Committees (PACs): A) Unlike individuals, are limited in the amount of money they can give a candidate or a campaign. B) Unlike individuals, are not limited in the amount of money they can give a candidate or campaign. C) Play no financial role in campaigns. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Unlike individuals, are not limited in the amount of money they can give a candidate or campaign. 26. In the modern political system, which represents a basic disagreement between Republicans and Democrats? A) The support for the U.S. military solider. B) The legality of the U.S. Constitution. C) The responsibilities of government. D) The frequency of national elections. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) The responsibilities of government. 27. What is an example of a state? A) Hawaii. B) Cherokee Nation. C) Greenland. D) Canada. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Canada. 28. The transfer of some central powers to regional or local governments is called ..... A) Devolution. B) Self-determination. C) Irredentism. D) Decolonization. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Devolution. 29. This law prohibits voter discrimination based on race, color, or ethnicity. A) Voters laws of protection. B) 17th amendment. C) The voters discrimination law. D) Voting rights act of 1965. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Voting rights act of 1965. 30. Read the example and determine which political party function is being described. Ms. Sumner, a resident of Frederick County and member of the Democratic party, has a booth set up at Jim Barnett Park where she passes out flyers about the candidates for governor. A) Helping to win the election. B) Recruiting and nominating. C) Monitoring the election. D) Educating the citizens. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Educating the citizens. ← 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 8Political Process Quiz 9 🏠 Back to Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books