Political Knowledge Quiz

What is the purpose of political parties?

• Elect candidates and shape policy

• Count ballots

• Interpret the law

• Run the courts

What is the main role of the media in a democracy?

• Make laws

• Influence public opinion and inform citizens

• Run campaigns

• Interpret laws

What does the term “bias” mean in news reporting?

• Telling both sides of the story

• Using only facts

• Favoring one side or perspective

• Being neutral

What does the 22nd Amendment do?

• Gives women the right to vote

• Limits the president to two terms

• Allows Congress to tax

• Ends poll taxes

What is the Electoral College?

• A university for elected officials

• A system that elects members of Congress

• A body that formally elects the president

• A rule about campaign finance

How many total electoral votes are there?

• 270

• 538

• 435

• 100

How many electoral votes are needed to win the presidency?

• 218

• 270

• 300

• 538

Which group officially elects the President of the United States?

• The People

• Congress

• Electoral College

• Supreme Court

Why do candidates focus on swing states in elections?

• They always have the most votes

• They are guaranteed wins

• They can vote either way

• They are ignored by others

Which amendment banned poll taxes?

• 14th

• 24th

• 15th

• 26th