Review Game Zone
Flash Cards
(current)
Games
Teachers
Search
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
stated in the party platform and reflecting in campaigning
B
state in the United States Constitution
C
listed in the Preamble
D
expressed in the 18th Amendment
2) Which of the following is an example of a similarity between the major parties?
A
Start a business
B
Approves the budget
C
Influence public policy
D
Broadcast different points of view
3) A candidate for national office offent appeals to the most citizens by -
A
holding moderate views
B
meeting with foreign leaders
C
belonging to a third party
D
leading an activitst groups
4) Third parties differ from the other two main parties because third parties -
A
are often concern with one issue
B
are odler than the main parties
C
have more officials members
D
have more political experience
5) The number of electors each state has is -
A
stated in the U.S. Constitution
B
decided by a pre-election lottery
C
determined by how many citizens voted in the last election
D
based on the state's Congressional representation
6) The requirement for a majority vote to win the electoral college favors a -
A
two-party system
B
one-party system
C
three-party system
D
four-party system
7) Why do candidates target large states?
A
Most states use the winner-take-all electoral system
B
It is expensive to campaign in large states
C
Only a few states use the winner-take-all electoral system
D
Campaings in small states are very expensive
8) The President and Vice President are selected by the -
A
Senate
B
people
C
Electoral College
D
House of Representatives
9) How many electors does Virginia have?
A
10
B
13
C
23
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
100
C
270
D
538
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
Number of elections
C
Influence of lobbyists
D
High campaign costs
12) Which of the following is the primary reson that politican candidates have to sepnd more time fundraising?
A
Most candidates enjoy fundraising
B
Candidates need more money for travel to and from their offices
C
Campaigns are increasingly expensive to run
D
Campaing consultants are expensive
13) Rising campaing costs have resulted in
A
fewer wealthy candidates willing to run for office
B
increased influence of special interest groups
C
increased contributions to the Presidential Election Campaign Fund
D
decreased importance of political action committees
*select an answer for all questions
Check Results & Get Answers
Play Games with the Questions Above
Teachers: Create FREE classroom games with your questions
Click for more info!
©2007-2024
ReviewGameZone.com
|
About
|
Privacy
|
Contact
|
Terms
|
Site Map
WAIT! Find what you needed?
×
Still Looking for the Answers?
Have Another Question?
Play a Review Game with These Questions?
Want to Make Your Own Test Like This One?