This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > Process > Governance > Political Process – Quiz 10 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Political Process Quiz 10 (20 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. Power is divided between the national and state governments, limiting central power. A) Representative Democracy. B) Federalism. C) Majority Rule. D) Popular Sovereignty. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Federalism. 2. What is the term for topics that are at the top of the public's concerns and have the attention of political leaders? (ex-oil spill) A) Demonstrations. B) Pandemic. C) Global economy. D) Public agenda. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Public agenda. 3. A group of people who officially elect the President and Vice President after the general population has voted. A) Electoral college. B) Interest group. C) Political party. D) Media. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Electoral college. 4. 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. 5. All of the following are places you can register to vote in Virginia EXCEPT: A) Over the Internet. B) By mail. C) At the DMV (Department of Motor Vehicles). D) At the Registrar's Office. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Over the Internet. 6. 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. 7. Third parties do all of the following EXCEPT: A) Take votes away from the major parties. B) Often revolve around a political personality. C) Introduce new ideas to a campaign. D) Win elections. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Win elections. 8. The historic period of conflict and competition between the United States and the Soviet Union A) World War Two. B) Detente. C) Cold War. D) Balkanization. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Cold War. 9. What attitude held by a significant number of people on matters of government and politics? A) Public affairs. B) Public opinion. C) Liberal Opinion. D) Conservative. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Public opinion. 10. The second level of the federal court system A) District. B) State. C) Court of Appeals. D) Supreme Court. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Court of Appeals. 11. The American political process is seen as a ..... system. A) Bicameral-party. B) Two-party. C) Republican party. D) Birthday party. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Two-party. 12. 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. 13. 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. 14. 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) Colonialism. B) Self-determination. C) Supranationalism. D) Sovereignty. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Colonialism. 15. What is the group of people who elect the President and Vice President? A) Popular vote. B) Interest groups. C) Electoral college. D) Political parties. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Electoral college. 16. 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. 17. To set up new district lines after reapportionment is complete. A) Census. B) Reapportionment. C) Redistricting. D) Gerrymandering. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Redistricting. 18. 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. 19. Which institution is NOT part of the lawmaking process at the state or federal level? A) The courts. B) The Senate. C) The executive branch. D) The House of Representatives. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) The courts. 20. Where will the Democratic national convention be held this year? A) Charlotte NC. B) New York City NY. C) Chicago IL. D) Milwaukee WI. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Milwaukee WI. ← PreviousNext →Related QuizzesProcess QuizzesPolitical Process Quiz 1Political Process Quiz 2Political Process Quiz 3Political Process Quiz 4Political Process Quiz 5Political Process Quiz 6Political Process Quiz 7Political Process Quiz 8Political Process Quiz 9 🏠 Back to Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books