This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > Process > Governance > Political Process – Quiz 55 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Political Process Quiz 55 (20 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. The world's largest state is A) China. B) Canada. C) United States. D) Russia. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Russia. 2. SS.7.C.2.8Which position would most likely be found in the Libertarian Party platform? A) Support for the Affordable Care Act. B) Support for absolute freedom of speech and religion. C) Support for higher taxation to provide more government services. D) Support for increased regulation of business to curb the exploitation of natural resources. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Support for absolute freedom of speech and religion. 3. How does the National Government determine how many electoral college votes each state gets? A) Number of senators. B) Number of representatives. C) Total population. D) Number of representatives and senators. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Number of representatives and senators. 4. The THREE factors of Voting are:Age Education- A) Gender. B) Employment. C) Ethnicity. D) Income. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Income. 5. The primary goal of interest groups is to influence A) The president. B) Public opinion. C) Public policy. D) Corporations. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Public policy. 6. The executive branch of government A) Enforces and executes the law. B) Makes the laws. C) Interprets the laws. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Enforces and executes the law. 7. CE. 5c Mail propaganda, television ads, and phone calls during elections are Political Parties way of: A) Recruiting candidates. B) Monitoring actions of office holders. C) Educating the Electorate. D) Voting. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Educating the Electorate. 8. More people vote in State and Local elections than Presidential Elections A) True. B) False. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) False. 9. Which major political party supports lowering taxes? A) Democrat. B) Republican. C) Green. D) Communist. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Republican. 10. The Electoral College favors what type of party system? A) Multi-party. B) Two-party. C) Three-party. D) One-party. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Two-party. 11. The process of nation-states organizing politically and economically into one organization or alliance A) Balkanization. B) Devolution. C) Political-territorial units. D) Multi-national organizations. E) Supranationalism. Show Answer Correct Answer: E) Supranationalism. 12. True or False:People with a higher education level vote more often than those with less education. A) True. B) False. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 13. The Cuban Missile Crisis was the direct result of which 20th century international conflict between the United States and the Soviet Union? A) The Red Scare. B) The Cold War. C) The Vietnam War. D) The Korean War. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) The Cold War. 14. The population of each state is used to determine the number of: A) Electoral College Members for each state. B) Senators from each state. C) Federal judges or each state. D) National Party Nominees. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Electoral College Members for each state. 15. What is the significance of political party platforms? A) Political party platforms are only relevant during election season and have no long-term importance. B) Political party platforms are important because they outline the beliefs, goals, and policies of a political party. C) Political party platforms are only for show and have no real impact on policy. D) Political party platforms have no significance in the political process. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Political party platforms are important because they outline the beliefs, goals, and policies of a political party. 16. Definition:to judge or determine the significance, worth, or quality of; assess. A) Evaluate. B) Analyze. C) Define. D) Explain. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Evaluate. 17. Mass media uses quotes or photos to influence public opinion by showing unflattering images or quotes of candidates. When mass media selects these images, it can be a source of a/an ..... A) Leak. B) Intelligence. C) Bias. D) Watchdog. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Bias. 18. Which of the following is not an impact of rising campaign costs? A) Political Action Committees from to raise money. B) Fewer people run for political office. C) Special interest groups have more influence. D) It makes it easier for everyday people to run for office. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) It makes it easier for everyday people to run for office. 19. In order to be elected president of the United States a candidate must receive ..... electoral votes. A) 538. B) 100. C) 270. D) 438. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) 270. 20. Which elected office is chosen using the Electoral College? A) Governor and Lt. Governor. B) President and Vice President. C) United States Representatives. D) United States Senators. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) President and Vice President. ← 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