This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > Process > Governance > Political Process – Quiz 67 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Political Process Quiz 67 (20 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. When do electors cast their official votes for the Electoral College? A) Before the popular vote. B) At the same time as the popular vote. C) After the popular vote. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) After the popular vote. 2. Why is it important for Americans to vote? A) The Constitution requires all its citizens to vote. B) It is one of our responsibilities. C) If Americans do not vote, they face legal consequences. D) Each of the states requires its citizens to vote. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) It is one of our responsibilities. 3. Contacting public officials for support of an issue A) Sampling. B) Endorsing. C) Polling. D) Lobbying. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Lobbying. 4. Which of the following groups holds beliefs that fall between the "right" and the "left" of the political spectrum, usually including some of both? A) Radicals. B) Moderates. C) Liberals. D) Conservatives. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Moderates. 5. Most of the world's unitary states can be found on the continents of A) North America and South America. B) Africa and Asia. C) Australia and Europe. D) Antarctica and North America. E) Australia and South America. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Africa and Asia. 6. How are candidates selected in primaries? A) Openly (in public). B) Secretly (in private). C) Online. D) At nominating conventions. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Secretly (in private). 7. A large group of people who are entitled to vote A) Electorate. B) Ballot. C) Third Parties. D) Conservative. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Electorate. 8. Popular Vote A) The total number of votes cast in an election; winner is determined by simple majority. B) A vote cast by a member of the electoral college. C) A vote based on proportions of various groups in a populations. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) The total number of votes cast in an election; winner is determined by simple majority. 9. These are the two modern parties that dominate American politics. A) Democrat and Republican. B) Federalists and Anti-Federalists. C) Whigs and Tories. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Democrat and Republican. 10. SS.7.C.2.12 (L2)Why are canned food drives held? A) To help private community groups support those in need. B) To help city administrators fulfill their responsibilities. C) To help county officials meet their obligations. D) To help state agencies distribute benefits . Show Answer Correct Answer: A) To help private community groups support those in need. 11. When Oliver notices that a political ad shows a politician tossing a football with his son while the star spangled banner plays in the background in an effort to make the politician seem trustworthy he is ..... A) Separating fact from opinion. B) Identifying propaganda. C) Evaluating sources. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Identifying propaganda. 12. Political Center A) Where most voters are (the middle). B) Favors traditional values, less government, stronger military. C) A competition between candidates to get elected. D) To choose someone to run for office. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Where most voters are (the middle). 13. Which of the following would best complete this list about voting in Virginia:-Be registered 22 days before the election-Be 18-Be a citizen of the United States-? A) Be registered with a political party. B) Be employed. C) Live in Virginia. D) Have a sponsor. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Live in Virginia. 14. What responsibility allows for our leaders to hear our voice, usually for to determine what needs to be done? This is usually done through voting A) Participate in the democratic process. B) Serve on a jury. C) Defend the country. D) Stay informed. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Participate in the democratic process. 15. What is the shelf life of a bill? A) 10 days. B) 10 weeks. C) 10 hours. D) 10 minutes. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) 10 days. 16. A candidate who receives the highest popular vote is guaranteed to win the Electoral vote. A) True. B) False. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) False. 17. Which person is least likely to participate on election day A) An 18 year old college student. B) A 65 year old retired teacher. C) A 40 year old surgeon. D) A 30 year old scientist. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) An 18 year old college student. 18. A political party symbolized by an elephant A) Republican. B) Democrat. C) Independent. D) Green. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Republican. 19. Organizations specifically designed to collect money and provide financial support for political candidates are known as: A) Political parties. B) Political action committees (PACs). C) Third parties. D) Executive committees. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Political action committees (PACs). 20. A ..... raises money and donates it to candidates who agree with them. A) Media outlet. B) Electoral college. C) Special interest group. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Special interest group. ← 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