Civics EOC Category 3 Test

What are the names of the two major political parties in the United States today?

• Democratic and Republican
• Democratic and Libertarian
• Socialist and Republican
• Socialist and Libertarian

The conversation below is part of a political discussion.
Lou: I am going to vote for the candidate who will support cutting government spending.
Bob: Yes, we spend too much on some programs.
Which party’s candidates are these voters most likely to support?

• Socialist
• Republican
• Green
• Democratic

A local newspaper endorsed Mayor Sanford in a state senate race over his opponent.  Why might the newspaper endorse Mayor Sanford?

• Mayor Sanford owns a local farm
• Mayor Sanford is an elected official
• Mayor Sanford owns a local radio station
• Mayor Sanford just moved to the area and has great, yet unproven, ideas

Which of the following is NOT a Constitutional requirement to become President?

• At least 35 years of age
• Resident of US at least 14 years
• Natural-born citizen
• Naturalized citizen

Which of the following most closely represents a Democratic Party viewpoint?

• Government should let the economy regulate itself
• Government should limit its involvement with social programs
• Government should be quite involved in the everyday lives of Americans
• Government should be less involved in social programs

You should not vote for government officials based on

• political platform.
• experience.
• name recognition (you recognize the name).
• political advertisements.

What are the three branches of the U.S. Government?

• Executive, Judicial, Administrative
• Legislative, Executive, Administrative
• Legislative, Executive, Judicial
• Judicial, Administrative, Confederal

What article of the Constitution establishes the Executive Branch?

• Article I
• Article II
• Article III
• Article IV

Fill in the blank:
The Legislative Branch _________ the law.

• Interprets
• Enforces/Executes
• Vetoes
• Makes

What are the qualifications to become President?

• 35 years old, natural born citizen, lived in the US for 14 years
• 30 years old, natural born citizen, lived in the US for 13 years
• 25 years old, natural born citizen, lived in the US for 10 years
• 20 years old, natural born citizen, lived in the US for 10 years