AnswersFL-2100310-United States History Semester 1Voting

Voting — Unit test Answers

0 verified answers
1
Free Preview

The chart compares prospective voter support leading up to the 2012 presidential election.This chart demonstrates the influence of on political ideology.

Answer not available
2
Free Preview

When campaign workers are canvassing neighborhoods, one of their goals is to

A
identify voters who will support their candidate.
B
sell campaign buttons door to door.
C
determine the income level of a community.
D
find out which candidate voters have selected.
3

In a direct primary, voters

A
select a nominee through a delegate.
B
debate as a group to nominate a candidate.
C
vote for a nominee themselves, not through a delegate.
D
vote for their candidate of choice in the general election.
4

Which of these is an example of a way in which a young American might make a choice to be of national service without being required?

A
volunteering for the Peace Corps.
B
paying local, state, and federal taxes.
C
registering for the draft at a certain age.
D
responding to a summons to serve on juries.
5

In addition to a primary, political parties can nominate candidates for general election through a

A
petition or a vote of party leaders.
B
caucus or a convention.
C
signature drive or a public rally.
D
referendum or a ballot initiative.
6

Which of these best describes an interest group?

A
a group formed to support political campaigns financially
B
a group that meets with lawmakers to influence legislation
C
a group formed to influence government policy
D
a group driven by the political interests of the community
7

What is a requirement of all citizens in the United States?

A
Everyone must register with the Selective Service System.
B
Everyone must be available to serve on a jury in response to a summons.
C
Everyone must cast a vote in all municipal, state, and federal elections.
D
Everyone must volunteer for community service.
8

The chart compares religious beliefs to US political party support.

Question illustration
A
more highly religious people supported the Republican candidate, while more nonreligious people supported the Democratic candidate.
B
more highly religious people supported the Democratic candidate, while more nonreligious people supported the Republican candidate.
C
more moderately religious people supported the Republican candidate, while more nonreligious people supported the Democratic candidate.
D
more moderately religious people supported the Democratic candidate, while more nonreligious people supported the Republican candidate.
9

The chart shows the 112th U.S. Congress (2011–2012).

Question illustration
A
be able to pursue their legislative agenda.
B
lack sufficient votes to pass a law.
C
be force to agree with a different agenda.
D
acquire additional power to pass a law.
10

Which of these is a negative impact of lobbying?

A
It makes businesses too transparent.
B
It favors groups over the individual.
C
It enables outsiders to influence lawmakers.
D
It offers advantages to those with money.
11

Which correctly describes the current gender gap in voter behavior?

A
the difference between those who register to vote, but do not cast ballots
B
the number of young people who register to vote
C
the difference in voting choices by men and by women
D
the percentage of women who choose to vote
12

A 3 column table with 5 rows. Column 1 is labeled State with entries Florida, Michigan, New York, California, Texas. Column 2 is labeled Republican primary (percentage) with entries 12.8, 16.5, 1.4, 22.9, 12.8. Column 3 is labeled General Election (percentage) with entries 63.5, 64.7, 53.1, 55.2, 49.7.

Question illustration
A
Voters are more likely to participate in a presidential election than in a primary.
B
Texas and California have the same number of Republican voters.
C
Voters are more likely to participate in a primary than in a presidential election.
D
The number of voters who participated in the Republic Primary is higher in New York than in California.
13

A map showing party majorities for Party 1 and Party 2 in four districts, A, B, C, D. All of the districts are oddly shaped. Party 1 has majority in Districts A, B, C. Party 2 has majority in District D.

Question illustration
A
Party 1
B
Party 2
C
neither party
D
the federal government
14

How is the Democratic Party similar in beliefs to the Federalists?

A
Both strongly opposed slavery.
B
Both were formed because of a dispute.
C
Both supported a strong central government.
D
Both were organized on federal and state levels.
15

On whose behalf do most lobbyists work? Choose four answers.political action committees (PACs)the presidentbusinessesinterest groupsunionsindividuals

A
political action committees (PACs)
B
the president
C
businesses
D
interest groups
E
unions
F
individuals
16

US politics is dominated by which two political parties?

A
Green and Libertarian
B
Democratic and Republican
C
Constitution and Democratic
D
Republican and Libertarian
17

When the United States was founded, who could vote?

A
all American citizens
B
all white men and women
C
only white male property owners
D
only men
18

Which best describes how political action committees (PACs) enhance the power of individuals?

A
PACs enable individuals to donate unlimited amounts of money to campaigns.
B
PACs ensure that the voice of each individual is heard by powerful sitting politicians.
C
PACs facilitate access for individuals to speak to politicians one-on-one.
D
PACs combine individuals’ donations into significant contributions.
19

A graph titled Republican Nomination Race, 2012 shows candidates on the horizontal axis and number of delegates on the vertical axis. Romney won 1575 delegates. Santorum won 375 delegates. Paul won 200 delegates. Gingrich won 185 delegates.

Question illustration
A
Romney had more success in states with caucuses, not primaries.
B
Paul, Gingrich, and Santorum combined won more delegates than Romney.
C
Santorum’s strategy should have been to run in more primaries.
D
Romney won the most delegates in the race for the 2012 nomination.

Did you find these answers helpful?

More from this Course

Quiz
19 verified answers

Unit Test

Quiz
15 verified answers

Unit Test

Quiz
15 verified answers

Unit Test