This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > Process > Governance > Political Process – Quiz 72 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Political Process Quiz 72 (20 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. Which type of election attracts more voters? A) Mayor. B) Gubernatorial. C) Presidential. D) Midterm. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Presidential. 2. An attempt by one country to establish settlements and to impose its political, economic, and cultural principle in another country.Similar to imperialism.Examples:Scramble for AfricaBritish EmpireFrench Indochina A) Sovereignty. B) Colonialism. C) Devolution. D) Supranationalism. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Colonialism. 3. Which of these answer choices reflects the views of a third party? A) Liberal views. B) Conservative views. C) Introduce new ideas and issues. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Introduce new ideas and issues. 4. "America is becoming less democratic. It is getting more difficult for an average person to run for office. Only wealthy candidates end up serving in government." Which of the following best describes the message of this opinion? A) A The average person is difficult. B) B Expensive voter registration fees. C) C High campaign costs. D) D The influence of lobbyists. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) C High campaign costs. 5. This party is know as a liberal party in US politics. It is associated with FDR's New Deal policies and the Civil Rights movement of the 1960's A) Democrats. B) Republicans. C) 3rd Parties. D) Whigs. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Democrats. 6. One-sided point of view A) Bias. B) Fact. C) Opinion. D) Propaganda. E) Media. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Bias. 7. The vote of the citizens is known as the ..... A) Electoral vote. B) Popular vote. C) Main vote. D) Similar vote. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Popular vote. 8. Matoaca Middle School is holding a mock election. Which candidate would be the best candidate? A) Tim pledges to give all voters $ 100 if he wins. B) DeSaan plans to create more jobs to protect the environment. C) Lisa plans to raise taxes to rebuild the Governor's mansion. D) Maria plans to give government jobs to her friends. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) DeSaan plans to create more jobs to protect the environment. 9. People with shared ideas who seek to control the government are known as A) Evil. B) Incumbents. C) Political parties. D) Activists. E) Fanatics. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Political parties. 10. Number of electors in the Electoral College A) 538. B) 270. C) 191. D) 334. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) 538. 11. Which amendment to the Constitution lowered the voting age from 21 to 18 years old? A) 15th. B) 19th. C) Show. D) 24th. E) 26th. Show Answer Correct Answer: E) 26th. 12. How does the census impact the Electoral College? A) Records population which impacts how many reps a state has. B) Records the number of citizens over 18 which impacts how many reps a state has. C) Shows how many people have left the state which impacts how many electoral votes a state should have. D) Records how people feel about Electoral College. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Records population which impacts how many reps a state has. 13. Issue-oriented special interest groups have an increased influence on elections. This is a result of- A) Campaign finance reform. B) Parties. C) Democracy. D) Rising campaign costs. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Rising campaign costs. 14. Which of the following is the main event at a national convention? A) Nominating a candidate for president. B) Raising money for the national election. C) Preparing TV and radio advertisements. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Nominating a candidate for president. 15. Which of the following international organizations is the United States a member of? A) United Nations. B) European Union. C) World Wildlife Fund. D) International Red Cross. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) United Nations. 16. Which factor has the least influence on whether or not a person will decide to participate in the political process? A) Education. B) Income. C) Age. D) Birthplace. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Birthplace. 17. Which term best describes the President when creating foreign policy? A) Chief diplomat. B) Chief legislator. C) Chief of State. D) Chief executive. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Chief diplomat. 18. What has led to reforms in campaign finance laws? A) Voter protests. B) An increase in media's involvement in the election process. C) Rising campaign costs. D) People refusing to donate money to help candidates get elected. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Rising campaign costs. 19. What is soft money? A) The course of action the government takes in response to an issue or problem. B) Donations given to political parties and not designated for a particular candidate's election campaign. C) The ideas and attitudes that most people hold about elected officials, candidates, government, and political issues. D) A candidate that challenges the two major parties. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Donations given to political parties and not designated for a particular candidate's election campaign. 20. The number of electors in the Electoral College for each state is based on the number of- A) Political parties with valid candidates. B) Registered voters in the state. C) Representatives and senators that a state has in the United States Congress. D) Votes a candidate receives in both state and national elections. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Representatives and senators that a state has in the United States Congress. ← 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