This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > Process > Governance > Political Process – Quiz 46 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Political Process Quiz 46 (20 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. Which of the following best explains why third parties rarely win? A) The Constitution forbids the existence of third parties. B) Certain states do not allow third party candidates to run. C) They lack support. D) They are too popular. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) They lack support. 2. A person who applies for, or is nominated for election. A) Candidate. B) Ballot. C) Political Party. D) General Election. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Candidate. 3. Which of the following best reflects changes in the mass media since 1990 A) TV replaces radio as major news sources. B) Audience for network tv news grows. C) Mass media ownership becomes fragmented. D) Major newspapers publish online edition. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Major newspapers publish online edition. 4. What is a goal common to all interest groups A) Electing Sir Nach of O. B) Promoting business-friendly laws. C) Influencing public policy. D) Expanding democratic freedoms. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Influencing public policy. 5. SS.7.C.2.11 (L2)This passage is from a U.S. Supreme Court decision.Based on the passage, what is a goal of the FCC regulation? A) To limit bias in political communication. B) To promote bias in political communication. C) To limit symbolism in political communication. D) To promote symbolism in political communication . Show Answer Correct Answer: A) To limit bias in political communication. 6. Political Parties recruit and nominate A) PACS. B) Candidates. C) Platforms. D) Agendas. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Candidates. 7. Functions of all political parties include all of the following EXCEPT: A) Recruiting and nominating candidates. B) Officially counting votes on election night. C) Educating the people about campaign issues. D) Helping candidates win elections. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Officially counting votes on election night. 8. What is the magical number of electoral votes a presidential candidate needs in order to win the election? A) 538. B) 270. C) 290. D) 277. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) 270. 9. Rising campaign costs give an advantage to what type of people? A) Poor. B) Young. C) Old. D) Wealthy. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Wealthy. 10. Although they usually don't win elections ..... are important because they introduce new ideas. A) Republicans. B) Democrats. C) Candidates. D) Third Parties. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Third Parties. 11. The word "differ" means A) Different from. B) The same as. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Different from. 12. Which amendment ended poll taxes? A) 23rd amendment. B) 18th amendment. C) 14th amendment. D) 24th amendment. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) 24th amendment. 13. Why are there calls to reform campaign finance laws? A) Declining Campaign Costs. B) Stabilization of campaign costs. C) Rising campaign costs. D) So the government can pay for campaigns. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Rising campaign costs. 14. What is held on the Tuesday after the first Monday in November? A) National conventions. B) Primary elections. C) Lobbying. D) General election. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) General election. 15. A winner-take-all system leads to the targeting of- A) Small states. B) Southern states. C) Densely populated states. D) Northern states. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Densely populated states. 16. What is a plank in the context of political parties? A) Each issue, part of a political party's platform. B) A personal view or attitude about an event or idea. C) A formal request for government action to change. D) A mechanism of mass communication including TV, radio, newspapers, magazines, recordings, movies, and books. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Each issue, part of a political party's platform. 17. Third parties are often different from the major political parties because ..... A) They have more political experience. B) They are often more concerned about one issue. C) They do not run candidates in elections. D) They have more party members. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) They are often more concerned about one issue. 18. This is the name for a broad association of voters with common interests. A) Political Party. B) Focus Group. C) Media Organization. D) Political Campaign. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Political Party. 19. Based on the headline, decide whether its a Major Party candidate or a Third Party candidate. "Washington Times Headline" Jill introduced new ideas focused only on saving the environment. A) Major Party. B) Third Party. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Third Party. 20. CE. 5c Identify candidates, emphasize the issues, write editorials, political cartoons, op-ed pieces, broadcast different points of view ..... these are all ..... A) Functions of political parties. B) Stated in a party's platform. C) Mass media roles in elections. D) Similarities in political parties. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Mass media roles in elections. ← 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