Politics & Elections Unit Test

The process by which an immigrant becomes a citizen is called:

• Pasteurization

• Assimilation

• Naturalization

Voting is a Right! Mark only one oval.

• True

• False

What is a "native-born citizen"? Mark only one oval.

• Someone who is 100% indigenous (American Indian).

• Someone who was born in the United States.

• Someone who was born at home rather than a hospital.

What is the electoral college?

• college in the great state of Electoral.

• The way all major offices in the U.S. Government are elected.

• The way the President of the United States is elected

Who is in control of voting in the U.S.?

• The individual states

• The Federal Government (Washington D.C.)

• An independent, non-partisan organization.

How do political parties nominate candidates for the general election?

• They draw the names out of a hat.

• They hold a primary election.

• They each have a 12-person nominating committee.

What does NOT happen during a political party national convention?

• Major candidates are announced and introduced to the general public.

• Debates with the opposing party are held.

• Both answers are correct.

How do political parties educate voters on the issues?

• By publishing their political platform.

• Through all types of media: TV, social media, mailers, etc.

• Both answers are correct.

What is a political party platform?

• document that states what the political party believes about the issues.

• structure that a candidate stands on to give a stump speech.

• Both answers are correct

Anna wants to support the Republican candidate for Senate in her state. What could be her first step?

• Contact the local Republican Party office to ask what she can do.

• Give money to the candidate directly.

• Both options are viable.