This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > Process > Governance > Political Process – Quiz 24 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Political Process Quiz 24 (20 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. WINNER TAKE ALL IN THE ELECTORAL COLLEGE MEANS A) WHOEVER WINS THE POPULAR VOTE IN A STATE GETS ALL OF THE ELECTORS. B) WHOEVER WINS THE POPULAR VOTE IN A STATE GETS SOME OF THE TOTAL ELECTORS. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) WHOEVER WINS THE POPULAR VOTE IN A STATE GETS ALL OF THE ELECTORS. 2. Steps in ..... Process *Identify a problem *Identify level of government and agency to address it *Develop policy alternative *Evaluate pros and cons of each alternative *Implement the decision *Evaluate effectiveness A) Rule Making. B) Voting. C) Campaigning. D) Public Policy. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Public Policy. 3. Errors introduced during the polling process that may favor one outcome A) Propaganda. B) Grass roots. C) Objectivity. D) Bias. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Bias. 4. Who were the first two "political parties" ? A) Libertarians & Federalists. B) Anti-Federalists and Democratic. C) Republicans & Federalists. D) Anti-Federalists and Federalists. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Anti-Federalists and Federalists. 5. Which is NOT a way that students can participate in the democratic process? A) By voting on election day. B) By participating in campaigns. C) By partcipating in classroom simulations. D) By participating in online simulations. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) By voting on election day. 6. A survey of people scientifically selected to provide opinions about something A) Propaganda. B) Poll. C) Mass media. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Poll. 7. Socialism advocates for A) As little government involvement as possible. B) Government funded programs. C) Environmental protection. D) Government control of businesses and the economy. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Government funded programs. 8. After the ..... vote, the electors cast their official votes. A) Electoral. B) Popular. C) Candidates. D) 270. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Popular. 9. To watch, keep an eye on A) Elect. B) Monitor. C) Nominate. D) Vote. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Monitor. 10. What is an opinion? A) A personal view or attitude about an event or idea. B) A group of people who share a point of view about an issue and unite to promote their beliefs. C) A representative of an interest group who contacts lawmakers or other government officials directly to influence their policy making. D) A mechanism of mass communication including TV, radio, newspapers, magazines, recordings, movies, and books. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) A personal view or attitude about an event or idea. 11. What determines your states' total electoral votes? A) Senators. B) House members. C) House members and senators. D) Supreme Court. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) House members and senators. 12. If someone identifies as "Right wing" they are likely ..... A) Part of the Democratic party. B) Part of the Republican Party. C) Neither, they switch back and forth. D) Not registered to vote. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Part of the Republican Party. 13. We have a ..... system in the United States. A) One party. B) Two party. C) Multiple party. D) Third party. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Two party. 14. What is the main function of the Executive Branch of the national government? A) Executing the laws of the land. B) Making the laws for the nation. C) Overseeing the federal courts. D) Interpreting the laws of the land. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Executing the laws of the land. 15. The United States is best described as having a A) Two-party system. B) Multi-party system. C) One-party system. D) Third party system. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Two-party system. 16. Which government office has these requirements? Be at least 35 A natural born citizen Reside in the US for 14 years A) Governor of Florida. B) U.S. Senator. C) President of the United States. D) Member of the U.S. House of Representatives. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) President of the United States. 17. If Missouri has 8 Representatives, how many electoral votes does it have? A) 10. B) 6. C) 15. D) 7. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) 10. 18. In order to vote, people must register- A) 18 days before the election. B) 30 days before the election. C) 22 days before the election. D) 32 days before the election. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) 22 days before the election. 19. The Democratic Party mails out pamphlets explaining their candidates' platforms. What function of political parties is being demonstrated? A) Monitor actions of officeholders. B) Help separate fact from opinion. C) Recruit and nominate candidates. D) Educate the electorate about campaign issues. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Educate the electorate about campaign issues. 20. Association of people who hold similar views and goals A) Political action committee. B) Interest group. C) Sample. D) Lobby. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Interest group. ← 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