F23_Unit 1 Civic Participation Test - Gagnon PDF

Student Name: _____________________ Student Instructions: 1. 2. Test ID: 114104911251023 Description: F23_Unit 1 Civic Participation Test Gagnon Which of the following is an example of voluntary civic participation? A. serving on a jury B. voting in an election C. paying taxes D. obeying the law Whi...

Student Name: _____________________ Student Instructions: 1. 2. Test ID: 114104911251023 Description: F23_Unit 1 Civic Participation Test Gagnon Which of the following is an example of voluntary civic participation? A. serving on a jury B. voting in an election C. paying taxes D. obeying the law Which of the following is an example of involuntary civic participation? A. voting in a local election B. running for political office C. registering for the Selective Service D. petitioning your representative 3. Which of the following levels of government can citizens vote for candidates and policies? 4. A. Federal level only B. State level only C. Local level only D. Local, state, and federal levels Why should citizens be respectful of differing opinions? A. To avoid discussions on sensitive topics B. To ensure that everyone agrees on all issues C. To promote healthy exchange of ideas and perspectives D. To isolate themselves from those with differing views 1/6 5. What is the potential impact of people not voting because they believe their vote doesn't count? 6. A. It ensures accurate election results B. It makes no difference in election outcomes C. It can lead to different election results D. It reduces the number of candidates running for office What was the original intent behind creating the Pledge of Allegiance? A. To encourage the seperation of church and state B. To promote loyalty and patriotism, especially among children C. To protest the government's policies D. To replace the National Anthem 7. Which amendment was added to the Constitution that allowed Senators to be elected by popular vote in their state? A. 17th B. 20th C. 22nd D. 25th 8. How often do House of Representatives members run for election or reelection? A. Every four years B. Every six years C. Every two years D. Every eight years 9. How often are senators elected now, following the ratification of the 17th amendment? A. Every six years B. Every four years C. Every two years D. Every ten years 2/6 10. What type of elections were held for senators during the first 125 years following the passing of the U.S. Constitution? A. Electoral College B. Midterm elections C. State legislature elections D. Direct popular elections 11. A. 16 senators; 0 representatives B. 14 Senators; 2 representatives C. 2 Senators; 14 representatives D. 0 Senators; 16 representatives 12. If no person receives a majority vote in the Electoral College, then the president is elected by the A. House of Representatives B. Supreme Court C. Senate D. State legislatures 3/6 13. What is the primary purpose of the 12th amendment? ​ A. To establish the roles of the Senate and the House of Representatives B. To determine the order of succession in the event of the President's death C. To outline the election process for the President and Vice President by the Electoral College D. To specify the terms and powers of the President and Vice President 14. How are the number of electors determined for each state in the Electoral College? A. It is based on the state's population. B. It is equal to the number of House of Representatives members plus Senators for that state. C. It is determined by the President's choice. D. It is fixed at 538 for all states. 15. What role do political parties play in a democratic government? 16. 17. A. They control the media. B. They serve as a check on the judiciary. C. They develop policy and bridge the gap between the people and their government. D. They ensure the stability of the economy. What is partisanship in the context of politics? A. Bipartisanship in Congress B. A strong support of a political party C. A neutral stance on political issues D. A lack of political involvement What is the dominant two-party system in the United States composed of? A. The Democrats and the Libertarians B. The Whigs and the Socialists C. The Republicans and the Democrats D. The Federalists and the Anti-Federalists 4/6 18. What is the first step in an election process? A. Nomination B. General Election C. Presidential Primary D. Electoral College 19. What is a presidential primary election? 20. A. An election to choose the President and Vice President directly B. An election where voters express a preference for their presidential and vicepresidential candidates for a certain political party C. An election to nominate candidates for state offices D. An election to elect congressional representatives What is the purpose of a national convention for a political party? A. To determine the final election results B. To announce the candidates for President and Vice President C. To choose candidates for state office D. To choose Supreme Court justices 21. What is the primary purpose of a political party's platform? 22. A. To decide the party's official color B. To outline the party's financial strategy C. To serve as the party's formal statement of basic principles, viewpoints on major policy issues, and objectives D. To determine the party's logo and mascot What is a precinct in the context of elections? A. A district with no electoral significance B. A term used to describe the difference in voting preferences C. A location where a person casts their ballot D. A place for party conventions 5/6 23. 24. How do Super Political Action Committees (PACs) differ from regular PACs? A. Super PACs can make contributions to candidates, while PACs can't B. Regular PACs specifically advocate for the defeat of a candidate C. Super PACs have no restrictions on the use of funds, whereas PACs do not Which type of money has no restrictions or limits on the use of funds? A. Hard money B. Soft Money C. Super Money D. Flexible Money 25. What is the primary focus of the Bipartisan Campaign Reform Act (BCRA) of 2002? A. To increase the role of soft money in political campaigns B. To remove all limits on campaign spending C. To eliminate nearly unlimited contributions by interest groups and national political parties D. To promote unlimited campaign donations 26. What is one of the primary ways the media influences politics and political opinions? A. By selling political merchandise B. By organizing political rallies C. By organizing protests D. By influencing the political opinions of voters 6/6