Stage 5 Test: Civic Participation

_____ are hired by Interest Groups to influence government decision makers

• lobbyists
• interest groups
• lawyers
• media representatives

Which of the following are actions taken by interest groups?

• lobbying
• ranking legislators
• building membership
• All are actions taken by interest groups

Media would include which of the following?

• Television
• Internet
• Radio
• All are types of Media

What type of Party system does the United States have?

• one party
• two party
• multi party
• none of these

Which Major political party in the USA is generally described as Conservative and believes in less governmental regulations?

• Republican Party
• The Green Party
• The Democratic Party

This is the election held to determine who will run in the general election in November.

• Electoral College
• Run-Off Election
• Primary Election
• General Election

What is missing in the order of basic election processes for a candidate?
1. primary election
2._____________
3. General Election

• Campaigning
• Run-Off Election
• Electoral College

What is the responsibility of the Electoral College?

• To Amend the US Constitution
• To Elect the US President
• To Declare War
• To Draft State Legislature

Cheryl was ceremonially nominated for President by her political party at a huge gathering. Cheryl was most likely nominated by ____. 

• National Party Convention
• General Election
• Electoral College

After the general election, presidential candidates will 

• Campaign
• wait for the vote from the electoral college
• begin working in their new postition