Unit 5 Test Review

Question 1

The two party system began with which of the following government documents?

Answer 1

The US Constitution

Question 2

What is the party role of the sitting President of the US?

Answer 2

Party Leader

Question 3

At the time of the ratification of the Constitution, what fraction of the population could vote?

Answer 3

1 in 15

Question 4

*What is the percentage of Americans who decide not to vote?

Answer 4

Around 50% (i think)

Question 5

Most States require at least __ days of residency before they can vote.

Answer 5

30

Question 6

How many states require voters to register before elections?

Answer 6

All of them (50 states), currently except North Dakota

Question 7

This Constitutional Amendment gave all citizens 18 years & over the right to vote.

Answer 7

26th Amendment

Question 8

This Constitutional Amendment gave African-American males the right to vote.

Answer 8

15th Amendment

Question 9

This Constitutional Amendment gave women the right to vote.

Answer 9

19th Amendment

Question 10

*This Constitutional Amendment got rid of poll taxes.

Answer 10

24th Amendment

Question 11

*What did the Civil Rights Act of 1964 do?

Answer 11

Prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex or national origin. (not useful)

Question 12

What legislation did the US Congress pass to allow African-Americans to vote?

Answer 12

Voters Rights Act 1965 - removed literacy tests and other barriers

Question 13

What is it called when voters will only vote for one party and not consider the other?

Answer 13

Straight-Ticket Voting

Question 14

What is it called when a voter will vote for either party in an election?

Answer 14

Split-Ticket Voting

Question 15

Which of the following has the greatest influence on the shaping of Political socialization?

Answer 15

Family

Question 16

What is the political party function of choosing a single candidate to run for office called?

Answer 16

Nominating Process

Question 17

The nominating process where a group of influential people decide who will run for election.

Answer 17

Caucus

Question 18

Nominating process where delegates from every state vote to see who will run in the election.

Answer 18

Direct Primary

Question 19

The nominating process where people collect signatures to get their candidate on the ballot.

Answer 19

Petition

Question 20

The nominating process where people decide through voting who will run for public office.

Answer 20

Convention

Question 21

On what day are federal elections held in the United States?

Answer 21

1st Tuesday in November –even years

Question 22

Voters can vote for either political party in this type of primary.

Answer 22

Open Primary

Question 23

Voters can only vote for their registered political party in this type of primary.

Answer 23

Closed Primary

Question 24

What type of primary does California use in its nominating process?

Answer 24

Open Primary

Question 25

What is the single biggest factor in winning an election?

Answer 25

Money

Question 26

Who must disclose their campaign finances to the federal government?

Answer 26

President, Representatives, Senator –(all)

Question 27

What is the most effective type of political advertising for people over 35?

Answer 27

Television

Question 28

What is the most effective type of political advertising for people under 30?

Answer 28

Social Media

Question 29

Propaganda is used in political advertising for what reason?

Answer 29

To influence voters

Question 30

How do Interest Groups attempt to influence the political system?

Answer 30

Votes for candidate, Money, Run attack ads against rivals –(all)

Question 31

Which of the following parties supports women’s reproductive rights? R or D

Answer 31

D. –> Democrats

Question 32

Which of the following parties supports the 2nd Amendment (gun rights)? R or D

Answer 32

R –> Republicans

Question 33

Which of the following parties supports stronger environmental regulations to combat climate change? R or D

Answer 33

D –> Democrats