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Final Review Part 3
Test Description: Final review part 3
Instructions: Answer all questions to get your test result.
1) Third parties ________________ elections, but they play an important role.
A
consistently
B
always
C
rarely
D
never
2) Which of the following is NOT a similarity of the major political parties
A
they share the views of the same taxing policy
B
they win a majority by appealing to the political center
C
they influence public policies
D
they reflect liberal and conservative views
3) How are the major political parties different?
A
they win a majority by appealing to the political center
B
through their views on issues which are stated in the party platform
C
they try to gain as many young voters as possible
D
because they want to become reelected
4) ow do the third parties differ from the two major parties
A
they want to raise money for their candidates
B
they want their candidates to support the people
C
they introduce new ideas or press for a particular issue
D
they want to gain as many voters as possible
5) Why are third parties so important if they do not often win?
A
they give the media something to talk about
B
they allow opportunities for candidates to interview
C
they introduce new ideas and influence the outcome for other candidates
D
they allow the two other parties the chance to attack them
6) How do citizens make informed choices among candidates in elections?
A
they do not pay attention to the news or any other information and do not vote because they do not care.
B
they randomly pick a candidate they think would make a great friend
C
they evaluate information presented in political campaigns, looking for bias and accuracy
D
they pick the same person that their friends and family are choosing
7) What are some strategies for evaluating campaign speeches, literature, and advertisements for accuracy?
A
look for bias, evaluate sources, identify propoganda
B
guess, listen to someone else, assume
8) All of the following are considered the media EXCEPT
A
radio
B
TV
C
the internet
D
politicians
9) The media does all of the following to support the political process EXCEPT it does not
A
The people vote for the television and broadcasting
B
Expresses opinions in editorials , Political cartoons, OP-ED pieces
C
Broadcasts different points of view
D
Familiarizes the public with the candidates, Emphasizes certain selected issues
10) The high cost of getting elected gives an advantage to ___ candidates
A
Wealthy
B
Expensive
C
Special
D
Fund-Raising
11) Rising campaign costs require candidates to conduct extensive ___ - ___ activities.
A
Political-Committees
B
Congress-Raising
C
Tax-Rasing
D
Fund-Raising
12) Rising campaign costs encourage the development of (PACs). What are PACs?
A
Political Action Committees
13) What do PACs do?
A
PACs are organizations dedicated to raise and spend money to either elect or defeat political candidates
14) Rising campaign costs have led to efforts to reform ___
A
Campaign Finance Laws
15) Due to rising campaign costs, campaign finance reform laws have been passed which limit ___
A
The amount individuals can contribute to political candiates and campaigns
16) What is required before a citizen may vote?
A
Voter Registration
17) What are the qualifications to register to vote in Virginia?
A
Must be a US citizen, a VA resident, 18 years old by election day
18) How does one register in Virginia?
A
In person at the registrations office, at the division of motor vehicles, or at other designated sites; by mail
19) When does voter registration close?
A
29 days before the election
20) The number of citizens who register and vote is related to ___
A
How important the election issues are to citizens
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