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Question 1

Representation in the House of Representatives is based on a states

Answer 1

Population

Question 2

This happens when there is a major population shift from one region to another

Answer 2

Redistribution of representation

Question 3

States that have large populations receive more of these in Presidential elections.

Answer 3

electoral votes

Question 4

The amount of electoral votes a state gets is based on what?

Answer 4

Population

Question 5

This has the strongest influence on a persons political affiliation

Answer 5

Family

Question 6

These people are allowed to vote in an open primary

Answer 6

registered voter

Question 7

What is type of primary election does this image represent?

Answer 7

closed primary

Question 8

People standing in a specific area to support their candidate is an example of this type of an election.

Answer 8

Democratic caucus

Question 9

In what state is the biggest Democratic Caucus?

Answer 9

Iowa

Question 10

This type of an election is where people can just show up, vote, and leave

Answer 10

general election

Question 11

This allows voters to directly vote for a possible law

Answer 11

referendum

Question 12

What type of polls are generally more accurate and reliable?

Answer 12

Scientific Polls

Question 13

• How many electoral votes does the state of Tennessee have?

Answer 13

11

Question 14

48 of the 50 states give out electoral votes based on this method

Answer 14

Winner-Take All

Question 15

The Winner-Take-All method of most elections has led to this concerning political parties

Answer 15

Two Party System

Question 16

This political party wants a smaller government, fights for gun rights, and traditional family values

Answer 16

Republican Party

Question 17

These groups try to influence those in power to benefit their specific group

Answer 17

interest groups

Question 18

These group’s job is to get individuals elected to public office

Answer 18

political parties

Question 19

An example of this type of political speak are sit ins or marches

Answer 19

protesting

Question 20

Name 1 of the few responsibilities each United States citizens have

Answer 20

jury duty, voting, and paying taxes

Question 21

Citizens are allowed to propose laws directly through this process by getting petitions signed and government approval

Answer 21

initiatives

Question 22

procedure that allows citizens to remove and replace a public official before the end of a term of office

Answer 22

impeachment

Question 23

These are used to find out how the public feels about certain issues or candidates

Answer 23

public opinion polls

Question 24

How many amendments are there in the Constitution?

Answer 24

27