Unit 9: Political Process Review

1. Political parties do all of the following except

• Establish positions on issues and set goals for government
• Monitor the action of officeholders
• Educate the people about campaign issues
• Educate the other party
• Recruit and nominate candidates

2. Although ___________________ rarely win elections, they still play a important role in public politics

• Democrats
• Republicans
• 3rd Parties
• independent

3. Due to rising campaign costs, all of the following happens except

• Expands opportunities to run for public office
• Gives issue oriented special interest groups increased influence
• Encourages the development of Pacs and Super Pacs
• Gives an advantage to wealthy individuals to run for office
• Limits opportunities to run for public office

4. Limits have been placed on the amount individuals may contribute to political candidates, however what other legal option may individuals do?

• People can give over $2000 directly to candidates and hopefully not get caught by the FEC
• People can petition their circuit court to give more money to their candidate
• People can donate a limited amount to Pacs and Super Pacs
• People can donate an unlimited amount to Super Pacs

5. Which of the following is NOT a way to register to vote in Virginia?

• Go in person to a local register's office
• Mail in application
• Go to circuit court
• Register online

6. The number of citizens who register and vote is related to how important ___________________ issues are to citizens.

• court
• health
• school
• election

7. Which of the following is NOT a qualification to register to vote in Virginia?

• 18 years old
• Paid Virginia taxes
• Citizen of the United States
• Resident of Virginia

8. A two party system and elections are an important part and can be a complicated part of government.

• True
• False

9. An organization of citizens who wish to influence and control government by getting their members elected to office is known as what?

• Pacs
• Super Pacs
• Electoral College
• Political Parties

10. Organizations that raise money privately to influence elections and legislation are known as what?

• Pacs
• Media
• Electoral College
• Political Parties