Unit 2 - Elections

Who is most likely to vote

• Juan who has a GED

• Marissa who has a Master's degree

• Claudia, a recent high school graduate

• Marcos who is attending classes at NoVA community college

Who is more likely to vote

• Steve, a 22 year old carpenter

• Juana, a single mother who is studying nursing and working as a waitress

• Milly, a retired teacher

• Jon, a 45 year old Doordasher and an employee at Circle K

What are the 4 functions of political parties?

• Nominate, Eradicate, Signal, Watch

• Determine, Dominate, Describe, Democratize

• Select, Campaign, Fund, Watch

• Nominate, Educate, Succeed, Watch

Select the two major US political parties

• Republicans

• Whigs

• Democratic Republicans

• Socialist Democrats

• Democrats

What is the main goal of political parties?

• To grow in size

• To make money

• To win

• To have a great convention

Emphasize the need for the government to solve people’s problems. (a)   ​

• Liberals
• Conservatives

"I don't think the government should limit my choices. I want more freedom to choose." The person saying this is likely a

• Republican

• Libertarian

• Democrat

• Conservative

• Liberal

Third parties usually (a)   win elections but ​ (b)   introduce new ideas

• do not
• do

What are the four groups that influence elections?

• People, Corporations, Twitter, TV

• People, Parties, Interest Groups, the Media

• Parties, Media, Influencers, the States

• Democrats, Republicans, the Media, Corporations

(Select each correct answer) the requirements to vote in Virginia are:

• citizen of the US

• resident of Virginia

• born in Virginia

• 18 or older on election day

• be either a Republican or Democrat