Unit 3: American Politics

Which political party is generally associated with liberal ideology in the United States?

• Republican Party

• Democratic Party

• Libertarian Party

• Green Party

What is the primary goal of gerrymandering in the political process?

• To ensure fair representation

• To manipulate district boundaries for political advantage

• To increase voter turnout

• To simplify the voting process

Which amendment to the U.S. Constitution granted women the right to vote?

• 13th Amendment

• 14th Amendment

• 15th Amendment

• 19th Amendment

What is political socialization?

• The process by which individuals learn and develop political opinions

• The act of voting in elections

• The organization of political parties

• The division of government powers

Which ideology is typically associated with a preference for a smaller scope of federal government?

• Liberal

• Conservative

• Socialist

• Progressive

What is the primary system in U.S. elections?

• A method to elect the President directly

• A process to select party nominees for the general election

• A system to allocate electoral college votes

• A way to determine congressional leadership

Which of the following is a key characteristic of political polarization?

• Increased political consensus

• Decreased political engagement

• Growing ideological distance between political parties

• More moderate political views

Which amendment abolished slavery in the United States?

• 13th Amendment

• 14th Amendment

• 15th Amendment

• 19th Amendment

What is the main focus of the Reconstruction Amendments?

• Economic reform

• Civil rights and equality

• Environmental protection

• Foreign policy

Which political party is generally associated with conservative ideology in the United States?

• Democratic Party

• Republican Party

• Green Party

• Socialist Party