This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > Process > Governance > Political Process – Quiz 26 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Political Process Quiz 26 (20 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. Which of the following is NOT a qualification to register to vote in Virginia? A) Be a US citizen. B) Be a resident of VA and your precinct. C) Be 18 years old by the day of the general election. D) Be able to prove that you have a job. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Be able to prove that you have a job. 2. How did Citizens United try to influence the 2008 Presidential Race A) They wanted to pay states not to hold primaries. B) They wanted to by TV ads all over the country. C) They wanted to stream a movie denouncing a presidential candidate. D) They wanted to encourage all Americans to vote. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) They wanted to stream a movie denouncing a presidential candidate. 3. What is the number that a Presidential Candidate needs to get to win the election? A) 270. B) 538. C) 100. D) 369. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) 270. 4. Which is not a strategy for evaluating campaign speeches, literature, and advertisements for accuracy? A) Separating fact from opinion. B) Detecting bias. C) Identifying propaganda. D) Participating in politics. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Participating in politics. 5. Which amendment to the Constitution stated no one could be denied the right to vote based on race, color, or previous condition? A) 15th. B) 19th. C) Show. D) 24th. E) 26th. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) 15th. 6. The two major political parties use a national nominating convention to A) Select candidates for president, vice-president, and Congress. B) Nominate candidates for national, state, and local elections. C) Select presidential and vice-presidential candidates. D) Nominate federal judges for appointment. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Select presidential and vice-presidential candidates. 7. Which of the following terms relates to trying to persuade someone's opinion? A) Symbolism. B) Propaganda. C) Bias. D) Metaphor. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Propaganda. 8. The war is Ukraine is so annoying, I don't like the way they (Ukrainians) talk! A) Discrimination. B) Prejudice. C) Racism. D) Stereotyping. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Prejudice. 9. Laws (no longer in effect) in South Africa that physically separated different races into different geographic areas. A) Segregation. B) Racism. C) Xenophobia. D) Apartheid. E) Genocide. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Apartheid. 10. If someone identifies as "Left 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: A) Part of the Democratic party. 11. The media also serves as an ....., or is largely responsible for societal issues. A) Political cartoon. B) Peace keeper. C) Hostess. D) Agenda setter. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Agenda setter. 12. We have a two party system in the US because- A) The electoral college favors it. B) There are no third parties. C) The Constitution states it. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) The electoral college favors it. 13. The number of ..... from each state is based off the State's population and representation A) Votes. B) Points. C) Senators. D) Electors. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Electors. 14. In our Democratic society, wealthy individuals have an advantage when running for political office. A) True. B) False. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 15. What does bias mean? A) Favoring one side of an issue or argument over any other. B) Having no opinion on a particular issue. C) Being completely neutral in a political debate. D) Considering all perspectives equally. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Favoring one side of an issue or argument over any other. 16. When evaluating sources citizens must seperate ..... from ..... A) Special Interests-PAC. B) Democrats-Republicans. C) First-Last. D) Fact-Opinion. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Fact-Opinion. 17. How does examining a topic from a different perspective help you? A) You gain a better understanding of the topic. B) You see why the other perspective is wrong. C) You are forced to change your mind about a topic. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) You gain a better understanding of the topic. 18. What is the second step in the electoral process? A) Electors Vote. B) Popular Vote. C) Candidate with the majority of electoral votes wins. D) Slate of electors is chosen based on the popular vote. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Slate of electors is chosen based on the popular vote. 19. The Electoral College favors what type of system? A) One party system. B) Two party system. C) Three party system. D) Four party system. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Two party system. 20. An electoral system with two dominant parties that compete in national elections. A) Two-Party System. B) Dominant Party System. C) Bi Cameral System. D) Congressional Representation. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Two-Party System. ← 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