Civics SOL Review - CE.5

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Which is NOT a role of the mass media in elections? Options: Identify candidates and broadcast different points of view, Emphasize selected issues, Write editorials, create political cartoons, and publish op-ed pieces, Post to social media and blogs

Back

Introduce new ideas/press for a particular issue

Front

Limits have been placed on the amount individuals may contribute to __________ and __________.

Back

political candidates and campaigns.

Front

One way that political parties have worked around the campaign finance laws has been the development of _____?

Back

PACs and Super PACs

Front

Which type of election generally brings the most voters to the polls? Options: Presidential, Gubernatorial (governor), Local, State

Back

Presidential

Front

Which of the following is NOT a reasons citizens fail to vote? Lack of interest in candidates or issues (apathy), Failure to register, Belief that vote doesn't count or too busy

Back

The desire to make a difference in the election

Front

What is the process used to select the president and vice president of the United States?

Back

Electoral College

Front

How is the number of electors for each state determined?

Back

The number is based on congressional representation.

Front

Who chooses the slate of electors in a presidential election?

Back

Each political party

Front

When do the electors cast their official votes?

Back

After the popular election.

Front

Most states have a _______ system that awards all electors to the winning presidential candidate.

Back

winner-take-all