Political Parties and the Electoral Process

Which of the following is not written into the Constitution?

• House of Representatives is voted by the people

• Senate is composed of 2 representatives in each state

• Political parties

• Separation of powers between branches

What is the role of political parties?

• All of the above

• Selecting a candidate for public office

• Holding elections

• Get candidates on the general election ballot

• Holding conventions to elect delegates

What vote officially elects the President of the United States?

• Popular vote

• Electorate vote

• Individual votes

• Congressional votes

What was the original purpose for the electoral college?

• Represent citizens who were largely illiterate

• Allow the wealthy to have a larger majority

• Keep control to those in power

• Confuse citizens for decades to come

What party holds the Speaker of the House?

• It’s voted on and chosen by majority

• Whatever party holds majority in the House

• Whatever party holds majority in the Senate

• The president selects the Speaker

Why are political parties helpful?

• They aren’t helpful and should be removed

• They pin people against each other

• They give citizens a framework for voting

• They limit your ability to understand policies

What is the best way to bring attention to an issue you feel needs change?

• Talk about it with your friends

• Hope for the best

• Contact your local representative

• Comment on everyone’s political posts on social media

What does it mean when you are voting for your party over any policy stances?

• Ideological

• Partisan

• Illiterate

• Ignorant

How are executives elected?

• Through primary and general elections

• Through popular votes by constituents

• Through voting of Congress

• Through delegated consensus

Which of the following is not a basic of democracy that we should protect?

• Voting

• Civic participation

• Stealing