Unit 5 Test Review Flashcards
The two party system began with which of the following government documents?
The US Constitution
What is the party role of the sitting President of the US?
Party Leader
At the time of the ratification of the Constitution, what fraction of the population could vote?
1 in 15
*What is the percentage of Americans who decide not to vote?
Around 50% (i think)
Most States require at least __ days of residency before they can vote.
30
How many states require voters to register before elections?
All of them (50 states), currently except North Dakota
This Constitutional Amendment gave all citizens 18 years & over the right to vote.
26th Amendment
This Constitutional Amendment gave African-American males the right to vote.
15th Amendment
This Constitutional Amendment gave women the right to vote.
19th Amendment
*This Constitutional Amendment got rid of poll taxes.
24th Amendment
*What did the Civil Rights Act of 1964 do?
Prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex or national origin. (not useful)
What legislation did the US Congress pass to allow African-Americans to vote?
Voters Rights Act 1965 - removed literacy tests and other barriers
What is it called when voters will only vote for one party and not consider the other?
Straight-Ticket Voting
What is it called when a voter will vote for either party in an election?
Split-Ticket Voting
Which of the following has the greatest influence on the shaping of Political socialization?
Family
What is the political party function of choosing a single candidate to run for office called?
Nominating Process
The nominating process where a group of influential people decide who will run for election.
Caucus
Nominating process where delegates from every state vote to see who will run in the election.
Direct Primary
The nominating process where people collect signatures to get their candidate on the ballot.
Petition
The nominating process where people decide through voting who will run for public office.
Convention
On what day are federal elections held in the United States?
1st Tuesday in November –even years
Voters can vote for either political party in this type of primary.
Open Primary
Voters can only vote for their registered political party in this type of primary.
Closed Primary
What type of primary does California use in its nominating process?
Open Primary
What is the single biggest factor in winning an election?
Money
Who must disclose their campaign finances to the federal government?
President, Representatives, Senator –(all)
What is the most effective type of political advertising for people over 35?
Television
What is the most effective type of political advertising for people under 30?
Social Media
Propaganda is used in political advertising for what reason?
To influence voters
How do Interest Groups attempt to influence the political system?
Votes for candidate, Money, Run attack ads against rivals –(all)
Which of the following parties supports women’s reproductive rights? R or D
D. –> Democrats
Which of the following parties supports the 2nd Amendment (gun rights)? R or D
R –> Republicans
Which of the following parties supports stronger environmental regulations to combat climate change? R or D
D –> Democrats
