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Test Description: Elections
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1) Which of the following is NOT a method of political participation?
A
voting in an election
B
wearing campaign buttons
C
paying taxes
D
attending a political rally
2) What was the Supreme Courts decision in Baker v. Carr?
A
the Supreme Court doesn't listen to approtionment cases
B
the Voting Rights Act of 1965 is unconstitutional
C
everyone's vote must count equally
D
women must be granted the right to vote
3) Why is voting important?
A
voting is the only way for people to make their voices heard
B
elected officials don't listen to voters
C
people can make their voices heard and protect their rights
D
protests are illegal
4) Which of the following is NOT a requirement to vote
A
Must register
B
Must be 18
C
Must be a citizen
D
Must past a reading test
5) What did the 17th Amendment do?
A
Gives people the right to free speech
B
Allowed for senators to be directly elected rather than appointed
C
Abolished poll taxes
D
Ended Slavery
6) What is the main function of political parties?
A
monitor elections
B
formally choose the president
C
protect the rights of individuals
D
nominate people to run for political positions
7) What is the final step when political parties nominate a candidate?
A
A state electoral college makes the decision
B
The state legislatures appoint a candidate for each state
C
Citizens text in their choices
D
Delegates make the selection at the national convention
8) Which of the following phrases best summarizes the idea of popular sovereignty?
A
the united states is an autocracy
B
The President has final authority in government
C
the people have the power
D
the people have no say in government
9) What do we call a person that only votes with members of their own party?
A
coalition
B
partisan
C
suffrage
D
political party
10) What is another word for the right to vote?
A
partisan
B
coalition
C
political party
D
suffrage
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