This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > Process > Governance > Political Process – Quiz 66 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Political Process Quiz 66 (20 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. How do interest groups influence public policy? A) Make political contributions. B) Identify issues. C) Express opinions. D) Lobbying government officials. E) All of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: E) All of the above. 2. Which of these is not a function of political parties? A) Recruiting and nominating candidates. B) Monitoring the actions of officeholders. C) Helping count the Electoral votes. D) Educating the public about campaign issues. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Helping count the Electoral votes. 3. The idea of self government is stated in the first few words of the Constitution. What are these words? A) We the People. B) When in the course. C) All men are created equal. D) Congress shall make no law. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) We the People. 4. Which government office has these requirements? Be at least 25 years old Be a U.S. citizen at least 7 years Reside in the state to be represented A) U.S. Senator. B) Governor of Florida. C) President of the United States. D) Member of the U.S. House of Representatives. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Member of the U.S. House of Representatives. 5. A person who generally believes that the role of the government should be limited int the economy and individuals are responsible for their own well being, usually republican party. A) Conservative. B) Liberal. C) Moderate. D) Bias. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Conservative. 6. What is the largest multinational state? A) USA. B) Indonesia. C) Russia. D) China. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Russia. 7. What did the Citizens United Ruling allow Super PACs to do? A) Run their own candidates for President. B) Run political ads whenever they wanted. C) Contribute as much as they wanted to PACs. D) Nothing. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Run political ads whenever they wanted. 8. This word means "most important or first" A) Watchdog. B) Candidate. C) Primary. D) Funds. E) Center. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Primary. 9. The main purpose of a Caucus or Primary is for the state to pick a A) Nominee. B) Delegate. C) Electoral College. D) A president. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Delegate. 10. In Virginia, how many days before the election does registration close? A) 2. B) 12. C) 22. D) 25. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) 22. 11. This political party's symbol is the donkey. A) Republican. B) Green. C) Democrat. D) Independent. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Democrat. 12. Sally wants to vote in the next election, but someone told her she is not allowed to. What amendment allows Sally, a woman, the right to vote? A) 15th. B) 24th. C) 19th. D) Voting Rights Act of 1965. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) 19th. 13. What is the purpose of a nomination? A) To select and offer candidates for public office. B) To spread certain ideas that may involve misleading messages designed to manipulate the audience. C) To support causes that affect the lives of Americans in general. D) To establish a political organization designed to support candidates by contributing money. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) To select and offer candidates for public office. 14. Which is a constitutional requirement to run for Congress? A) U.S. Permanent Resident. B) At least 25 years old. C) At least 30 years old. D) U.S. citizen. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) U.S. citizen. 15. What are the requirements to be eligible to vote in a general election? A) Proof of residency, valid identification, and political party affiliation. B) Citizenship, minimum age requirement, and voter registration. C) Membership in a political party, completion of a background check, and proof of employment. D) Completion of a civics test, proof of income, and voter identification card. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Citizenship, minimum age requirement, and voter registration. 16. What legislation was passed that enforced the 15th Amendment in state and local elections? A) Voting Rights Act of 1965. B) Voting Rights Act of 1955. C) Voting Rights Act of 1975. D) Voting Rights Act of 1865. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Voting Rights Act of 1965. 17. Which party's candidates are Bob and Lou most likely to support?Lou:I am going to vote for the candidate who will support cutting government spending.Bob:Yes, we spend too much on some programs.-Conversation about political parties A) Socialist. B) Democrat. C) Communist. D) Republican. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Republican. 18. My right as a United States citizen are directly related to my A) Job. B) Education. C) Responsibilities. D) Color of my skin. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Responsibilities. 19. Are people with more education generally more likely, or less likely, to vote than less educated people? A) More likely. B) Less likely. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) More likely. 20. Based on the governmental system in the United States, which individual activity is used to directly influence legislative decisions? A) Gathering signatures for a petition. B) Collecting opinions for a yearbook. C) Discussing political issues at work. D) Watching political debates on television. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Gathering signatures for a petition. ← 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