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Electing Our Government Officials Part 2
Test Description: CE.5
Instructions: Answer all questions to get your test result.
1) The parties differences are -
A
expressed in the 18th Amendment
B
state in the United States Constitution
C
listed in the Preamble
D
stated in the party platform and reflecting in campaigning
2) Which of the following is an example of a similarity between the major parties?
A
Influence public policy
B
Start a business
C
Approves the budget
D
Broadcast different points of view
3) A candidate for national office offent appeals to the most citizens by -
A
meeting with foreign leaders
B
holding moderate views
C
leading an activitst groups
D
belonging to a third party
4) Third parties differ from the other two main parties because third parties -
A
have more political experience
B
are odler than the main parties
C
are often concern with one issue
D
have more officials members
5) The number of electors each state has is -
A
determined by how many citizens voted in the last election
B
based on the state's Congressional representation
C
decided by a pre-election lottery
D
stated in the U.S. Constitution
6) The requirement for a majority vote to win the electoral college favors a -
A
one-party system
B
three-party system
C
four-party system
D
two-party system
7) Why do candidates target large states?
A
Campaings in small states are very expensive
B
Only a few states use the winner-take-all electoral system
C
Most states use the winner-take-all electoral system
D
It is expensive to campaign in large states
8) The President and Vice President are selected by the -
A
Senate
B
House of Representatives
C
people
D
Electoral College
9) How many electors does Virginia have?
A
13
B
23
C
10
D
3
10) How many electoral votes must a candidate have in order to become the next President of the United States?
A
300
B
538
C
270
D
100
11) 'America is becoming less democratic. It is getting more difficult for an average person to run for office. Only rich people can serve in the government.' Which of these statements best explains this opinion?
A
Expensive registration fees
B
High campaign costs
C
Influence of lobbyists
D
Number of elections
12) Which of the following is the primary reson that politican candidates have to sepnd more time fundraising?
A
Campaigns are increasingly expensive to run
B
Campaing consultants are expensive
C
Most candidates enjoy fundraising
D
Candidates need more money for travel to and from their offices
13) Rising campaing costs have resulted in
A
increased contributions to the Presidential Election Campaign Fund
B
increased influence of special interest groups
C
decreased importance of political action committees
D
fewer wealthy candidates willing to run for office
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