Quiz Civics Vocabulary

A political party is:

• A group of people who share common interests and work together to influence government policy.

• A government program designed to help citizens vote.

• A meeting where citizens gather to vote on specific issues.

• A system where elections are held in every city.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Which of the following is a primary characteristic of the Democratic Party in the U.S.?

• The party supports minimal government involvement in economic affairs.

• The party generally supports social equality, environmental protection, and labor rights.

• The party opposes public education.

• The party emphasizes strict immigration policies.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

The 'popular vote' refers to:

• The vote cast by the Electoral College.

• The total number of votes received by candidates in an election.

• The vote cast by political parties.

• The official vote taken by Congress.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Absentee voting allows citizens to:

• Vote early in elections.

• Vote without a ballot.

• Vote without going to their designated polling location, typically when they are unable to be present.

• Vote only on specific issues, not candidates.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.8.3

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.3

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Which term refers to the members or supporters of the Republican Party in the U.S.?

• Republicans

• Democrats

• Independents

• Libertarians

A census is:

• A public opinion poll on political issues.

• A survey conducted to count the population and determine representation.

• A vote taken by the Electoral College.

• A list of all eligible voters in an election.

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CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RI.9-10.7

CCSS.RL.11-12.7

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

The Electoral College is:

• A group of citizens who vote on issues directly.

• A group of state representatives who formally elect the President and Vice President.

• A type of political party.

• A system used to distribute federal funds to states.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Civic duty refers to:

• An individual’s responsibility to participate in government through actions like voting or serving on a jury.

• The responsibility of elected officials to make decisions for the public.

• A political party’s responsibility to run campaigns.

• A legal obligation to follow laws without question.

Early voting allows citizens to:

• Vote after the official election day.

• Vote in person before the official election day.

• Vote remotely without using a ballot.

• c

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CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

A campaign is:

•  A government-funded program that ensures all citizens vote.

• An organized effort to influence the outcome of an election, typically by supporting a candidate.

• A form of protest against government policies.

• A meeting where voters gather to discuss political issues.