This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > Process > Governance > Political Process – Quiz 57 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Political Process Quiz 57 (20 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. Sources of News information that are widely distributed, such as television, radio, newspapers, and magazines. A) Interest group. B) Campaign. C) Bias. D) Media. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Media. 2. What is the main challenge associated with social media as a source of news? A) Lack of user engagement. B) No fact-checking and credibility issues. C) Limited access to information. D) High cost of operation. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) No fact-checking and credibility issues. 3. The statement below describes an important step of the lawmaking process at the state and federal levels. At both the state and federal level, a bill must be approved by ..... ? ..... in order for it to progress in the lawmaking process. Which of the following best fills the blank in the statement above? A) Circuit courts. B) The Chief Justice. C) Both chambers. D) The Senate president. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Both chambers. 4. How many electors are there total in the electoral college? A) 100. B) 435. C) 538. D) 550. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) 538. 5. A news paper publishes an article on the front page about new safety guidelines to follow concerning COVID-19. What is this an example of? A) Identifying candidates. B) Emphasizing selected issues. C) Broadcasting different points of view. D) Publishing editorials. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Emphasizing selected issues. 6. The differences in all political parties is stated in the A) Bill of rights. B) Constitution. C) Third party. D) Platform. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Platform. 7. "Did I watch the presidential candidates debate last night? No way! I have much better things to do with my time than watch that. I haven't even read a single newspaper article about it. When I open the paper, I turn straight to the sports section to see how my favorite team is doing." Based on this quotation, this citizen might not vote because they are not- A) Old enough to vote. B) A citizen. C) Interested in the election. D) A registered voter. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Interested in the election. 8. Influence public policies A) Similarity between political parties. B) Function of political parties. C) Third party characteristic. D) Difference between political parties. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Similarity between political parties. 9. What are the two main political parties in the U.S.? A) Whigs and Federalists. B) Communists and Socialists. C) Democrats & Republicans. D) Liberatarians & Green Party. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Democrats & Republicans. 10. Which of these is not a type of 3rd party? A) Ideological. B) Social. C) Splinter. D) Single Issue. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Social. 11. A body of people representing the states of the Unites states, who formally cast votes for the election of the president A) Ballot. B) Bias. C) Electoral College. D) Campaign. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Electoral College. 12. A government worker who is in charge of keeping official records is called a ..... A) Platform. B) Editorial. C) Registrar. D) Candidate. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Registrar. 13. Candidates who have support but cannot get the endorsement of one of the two major parties are ..... A) Lame Duck Candidates. B) Independent Candidates. C) Ideological Candidates. D) Single Issue Candidates. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Independent Candidates. 14. What is the symbol of the Democratic Party in the United States? A) Donkey. B) Tiger. C) Lion. D) Elephant. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Donkey. 15. Which of the following is NOT a similarity between the Democratic and Republican Parties? A) Influence Public Policy. B) Appeal to Political Center. C) Party Platform. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Party Platform. 16. Put these events in order:1-women's suffrage2-literacy tests were banned3-race is no bar to vote4-voting age lowered to 18 A) 1, 2, 4, 3. B) 3, 4, 1, 2. C) 3, 1, 2, 4. D) 1, 3, 2, 4. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) 3, 1, 2, 4. 17. Definition:having a likeness or resemblance, especially in a general way: A) Difference. B) Contrast. C) Compare. D) Similar. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Similar. 18. Statements meant to influence public opinion or promote a cause of viewpoint A) Poll. B) Propaganda. C) Political socialization. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Propaganda. 19. The beliefs of a political party and/or candidate A) Resident. B) Platform. C) Watchdog. D) Precinct. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Platform. 20. Make policy to protect the environment A) Democrat. B) Republican. 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