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1. A group that influences the course of action government takes by electing a candidate for office is called a(n)__________.
a. activist party
b. political party
c. candidate party
2. Which of the following favors more progressive ideas, equal representation for the majority of the people, more government support, and higher taxes?
a. Democratic Party
b. Republican Party
c. Communist Party
3. Which of the following is known as the GOP (Grand Old Party), more traditional, favors less government interference, individual free enterprise, and a strong national defense?
a. Democratic Party
b. Republican Party
c. Liberal Party
4. Which of the following groups share a common goal and help persuade legislation to pass certain laws?
a. politicians
b. public opinion groups
c. interest groups
5. Which of the following committees contribute financially for the purpose of electing a candidate for office or influence legislation to take a particular course of action?
a. Parliament Action Committee
b. Political Action Committee
c. Professional Action Committee
6. A preliminary election that allows voters to choose a candidate for office is called
a (n) _______________ .
a. primary election
b. open primary election
c. closed primary election
7. A candidate must receive a total of _____________ electoral votes to win a presidential election.
a. 175
b. 270
c. 320
8. Public officials have a responsibility to their ______________.
a. candidates
b. constituents
c. lobbyists
9. Publicly announced goals and principles that a political candidate intends to
keep upon winning an election is a platform.
a. True
b. False
10. The agreement of two political parties that are usually in opposition of each other is called _____________.
a. separation of powers
b. bipartisan
c. reformation
11. A meeting of the members of a legislative body who nominates a candidate
for a political office or decides policy is called a ____________
a. caucus
b. cartel
c. referendum
12. Which of the following is a tactic that prolongs speech making to delay legislative actions?
a. consensus
b. census
c. filibuster
13. A political party that believes in complete liberty and personal freedom is
called ________.
a. Libertarian Party
b. Democratic Party
c. Republican Party
14. The idea that encourages one's freedom to exercise social or group rights in
the political process is called _________.
a. political independence
b. political rights
c. political freedom
15. Which of the following is a political belief that supports the rights of the
common people in their struggle against the privileged elite?
a. elitism
b. populism
c. rationalism
16. Laws and decisions made by government that reflect positions and attitudes
of the public is called ________.
a. public policy
b. integration
c. diplomacy
17. A vote from the people to approve or reject an act made by legislature is
called ___________.
a. precedence
b. consensus
c. referendum
18. An administrative system that relies on a set of standardized rules and procedures to conduct business is called _________.
a. political freedom
b. bureaucracy
c. partisan
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Social Studies: Our Political System - Quiz
