CE 5: Politics Test

QUALIFICATIONS TO VOTE IN VIRGINIA

*Citizen of the United States

*Eighteen years of age

Which qualification to vote in Virginia is missing from the list?

• Valid passport

• Citizen of Virginia

• Driver's license

Which of the following is NOT a function of political parties?

• Recruiting and nominating candidates

• Nominating Supreme Court justices

• Monitoring the actions of officeholders

• Educating the public about campaign issues

Which type of election usually has the highest voter turnout?

• Local elections

• State elections

• Congressional elections

• Presidential elections

Why is it important for Americans to vote?

• The Constitution requires all citizens to vote

• It is one of our responsibilities

• If Americans do not vote, they face legal consequences

• Voting is the only way Americans can voice their opinions

The difference between the beliefs of political parties --

• Can be found by reading each party's platform

• is that only one party reflects both liberal and conservative views

• is not important in an election

• is not available to the public

What are three reasons people do not vote?

• Failure to register

• Lack of interest

• Too expensive

• Belief that their vote will not make a difference

Third parties differ from the two main political parties because third parties

• have more official members

• have more political experience

• are often concerned with one issue

• are older than the two main parties

How many electors represent the state of Virginia?

• 11

• 13

• 15

• 17

All of the following can be said of third parties EXCEPT they --

• introduce new ideas

• rarely win elections

• do not play an important role in elections

• often revolve around a political personality

In order to vote in Virginia, a citizen must register --

• on Election Day

• one week before Election Day

• at least 14 days before Election Day

• at least 22 days before Election Day