This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > Process > Governance > Political Process – Quiz 40 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Political Process Quiz 40 (20 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. What is the main purpose of the Preamble to the Constitution? A) To explain the structure of the government. B) To establish the powers of the President. C) To explain why the Constitution was written. D) To outline the responsibilities of the Supreme Court. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) To explain why the Constitution was written. 2. Hong Kong is a..... A) Nation-State. B) Autonomous Region. C) Semi-Autonomous Region. D) Multistate Nation. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Autonomous Region. 3. When the country returned to democracy, What segment of popullation could voted? A) Rich people. B) Indigenous people. C) Only women. D) Illiterates. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Illiterates. 4. If you agree with the majority of the court but you have different reasons you would write a/an: A) Opinion. B) Majority Opinion. C) Concurring Opinion. D) Dissenting Opinion. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Concurring Opinion. 5. The number of each state's electors is based on: A) State's budget. B) State's Congressional Representation. C) State's square mileage. D) Each state receiving two electoral votes. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) State's Congressional Representation. 6. During the 1800s European powers divided Africa into a number of dependent colonies. This is an example of: A) Nation-State. B) Devolution. C) Imperialism. D) Decolonization. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Imperialism. 7. SS.7.C.4.3 (L2)This newspaper headline below describes an event in U.S. history.Which course of action taken by the United States is represented by the headline? A) Treaty ratification. B) Veto override. C) Diplomacy. D) Terrorism . Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Diplomacy. 8. The division of power between state and national government is known as ..... A) Checks and balances. B) Separation of power. C) Reserved powers. D) Federalism. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Federalism. 9. Which profile best describes a voter who is MOST likely to vote? A) Matt is an 18 year old college student. He is unemployed (does not have a job). B) Carlos is a 30 year old who graduated from High School. He makes $ 50, 000 running his own shoe store. C) Chris is 51 years old. He has a college degree and makes $ 75, 000 a year as a Lawyer. D) Maria is 65 years old. She has a doctorate as she graduated from medical school. She makes $ 100, 000 per year. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Maria is 65 years old. She has a doctorate as she graduated from medical school. She makes $ 100, 000 per year. 10. What is one thing PEOPLE can do to change public policy (laws) A) Complain. B) Vote!. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Vote!. 11. If a bill is approved in the House of Representative Committee, where does it go? A) House Floor. B) Senate Floor. C) Senate. D) President. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) House Floor. 12. When a candidate in an election has more votes than any other candidate A) Open primary. B) Absentee ballot. C) Plurality. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Plurality. 13. What amendment declared the right to vote cannot be denied on account of gender? A) 24th. B) Show. C) 19th. D) Voting Rights Act of 1965. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) 19th. 14. Limits exist on the amounts individuals may contribute to political candidates and campaigns. A) True. B) False. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 15. To officially name candidates to run for political office A) Nominate. B) Bias. C) Moderate. D) Campaign. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Nominate. 16. Which of these is NOT a way to become a citizen of the United States? A) Being born in America. B) Having parents that are citizens. C) Naturalization. D) Reading books about America. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Reading books about America. 17. Identify the vocabulary term for the following definition:POLITICAL PROCEDURE WHERE ONE OR MORE MEMBERS OF CONGRESS DEBATE OVER A PROPOSED PIECE OF LEGISLATION SO AS TO DELAY OR ENTIRELY PREVENT A DECISION BEING MADE ON A PROPOSAL A) Filibuster. B) Gerrymandering. C) Electoral college. D) Confirmation process. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Filibuster. 18. How do campaigns research what issues are important to Americans? A) Scientific polling. B) Taking an educated guess. C) Looking at the bills passed in Congress. D) Asking the President. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Scientific polling. 19. The high cost of getting elected gives an advantage to ..... candidates. A) Poor. B) Intelligent. C) Wealthy. D) Normal. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Wealthy. 20. SS.7.C.2.13 (L2)This is a button worn by a citizen.Which public policy perspective reflects the views of the citizen wearing the button? A) Youth literacy. B) Youth suffrage. C) Youth education. D) Youth employment . Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Youth suffrage. ← 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