Political Parties/Voting

Political Parties distribute literature about their candidates in order to:

• Recruit individuals to run for office

• Help new residents register to vote

• Educate the electorate about campaign issues

• Assist people in getting to their polling place

In order to win an election, a major party is most likely to:

• Appeal to the political center

• Propose cuts to popular programs

• Divide campaign funds between candidates equally

• Organize leaders of special interest groups

What are the qualifications to vote in Virginia (Choose all that apply)

• Licensed Driver

• US Citizen

• 18 Year Old

• Employed

• State Resident

A candidate for national office often appeals to the MOST citizens by:

• Meeting with foreign leaders

• Belonging to a third party

• Holding moderate views

• Leading an activist group

"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 BEST explains this opinion?

• Number of elections

• Influence of lobbyists

• High campaign costs

• Expensive registration fees

What role is this newspaper playing in the election process?

• Highlighting issues

• Identifying candidates

• Publishing editorials

• Providing a forum for voters

Third parties different from the two main political parties because third parties:

• Have more official members

• Have more political experience

• Are older than the two main parties

• Are often concerned with one issue

What would best replace the question mark in this web?

• Analyzing election results

• Holding debates

• Conducting voter surveys

• Recognizing bias

Choose all the ways individuals in Virginia can register to vote (choose all that apply).

• Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV)

• Registrar's Office

• Public Library

• By Mail

• Online

PAC stands for -

• Politics and Commutators

• Politics Authoring Committee

• Political Action Committee

• Political Artifact College