Civics and Economics Test #3 – Multiple Choice (B)

1. What is not an accurate statement about the political party system in the modern United States? A. It is a two-party system.B. It is dominated by Republicans and Democrats.C. It allows third parties to run in elections.D. It requires political party members to pay dues.

2. What is the term for the votes cast by citizens who are unable to vote in person on Election Day? A. secret ballots C. computerized ballotsB. butterfly ballots D. absentee ballots

3. Winning an election is a two-step process. First, candidates must be ______________, and then they must run a ______________ to convince voters to select them.A. Registered; ballot C. Nominated; campaignB. Campaigned; election D. Assessed; test

4. Which of the following represents the idea that people should have the right to rule themselves? A. Posterity C. FederalismB. Limited government D. Popular sovereignty

5. An election between candidates from opposing parties for the purpose of choosing one of them to hold a public office is called what?A. Primary Election C. Run-Off ElectionB. General Election D. Recall Election

6. A political party supports this during an election:A. Public Policy C. CompromiseB. Platform D. Third Party

7. What citizen is most likely to abstain from voting? A. an apathetic citizen C. a well-educated citizenB. a wealthy citizen D. a middle-aged citizen

8. Third parties usually impact government by:A. Electing large numbers of politiciansB. Providing support and logistics to the two major government partiesC. Raising additional funding for a major party candidate and skirting public campaign finance lawsD. Identifying issues of concern that may be ignored by the two major parties

9. What is the main purpose of lobbying?A. To prepare any flyers or posters for a nominee to public officeB. To drive the congressional representatives back into sessionC. To persuade lawmakers to pass laws in the best interest of their groupD. To send notices to the President regarding the laws that interest them

10. During the summer of a presidential year, party delegates from across the United States take part in an event where they gather together.What is the name of this event?A. A National Campaign C. National RallyB. A National Convention D. National Conference

11. Who cannot vote in North Carolina? A. an eighteen-year-oldB. a prisoner serving a felony sentenceC. someone who has lived in North Carolina for two monthsD. a candidate in an election

12. Characterizing a candidate as a “person of questionable character who is in the pocket of special interests” would be an example of what kind of propaganda?A. Glittering generalities C. Name-callingB. Card stacking D. Transfer

13. Why is voting one of a citizen’s most important responsibilities? A. It is an individual’s way of giving his or her consent to the government.B. It proves that the individual is knowledgeable about current political issues.C. It prevents corrupt government officials from gaining power.D. It gives citizens a higher priority status in the government’s agenda.

Use the cartoon below to answer questions 14-16

14. Which party was formed in support of Andrew Jackson?A. the Republican Party C. the Democratic-Republican PartyB. the Democratic Party D. the National Republican Party

15. Why was the Federalist Party formed?A. to oppose Andrew Jackson’s campaign for the presidencyB. to support Andrew JacksonC. to oppose the Democratic Party’s support of the institution of slaveryD. to promote a strong central government

16. Which party was formed in opposition to the Federalist party?A. Democratic-Republican C. DemocraticB. National Republican D. Republican

17. Which normally describes the political party system in the United States?A. Multi-party C. Two-partyB. Republic of parties D. Coalition of parties

Use the picture below to the answer questions 18-20

18. What is the theme of this painting?A. the nature of fair electionsB. the right and responsibility of votingC. the importance of primary electionsD. the relationship between issues and elections

19. Which word BEST describes the artist’s attitude toward voting?A. negative C. indifferentB. Fearful D. respectful

20. The artist probably includes a child in this painting because young people shouldA. have the right to vote.B. help their parents make choices at the polls.C. learn the importance of voting.D. obey their parents.

21. What is a common complaint against the influence of lobbyists in government?A. Lobbyists provide too much information to legislators. Legislators are unable to sort through the mass of information.B. Lobbyists act on behalf of narrowly tailored special interests, and thus advance agendas that may not be best for the larger community.C. Lobbyists constantly lie, causing legislators to act on the misinformation and thereby hurting the public.D. Lobbyists are constantly causing outbursts in the legislative chamber, slowing the progress of parliamentary business.

22. What is the criterion for determining how many electoral votes are allotted to each state? A. the total of a state’s U.S. senators and representativesB. the total of a state’s population, according to the most recent censusC. the total of a state’s citizens who are eligible to voteD. the total of a state’s presidential electors

23. In 2003, California citizens passed a ballot initiative to remove Governor Gray Davis from office. This is an example of which type of election?A. General Election C. Partisan ElectionB. Primary Election D. Recall Election

24. Which of the following is the best example of participating in civic life?A. Opening a storeB. Working with the volunteer fire departmentC. Going on vacationD. Investing in the stock market

25. On Election Day, reporters and polltakers interview voters as they leave precincts. What are these polls called?A. Precinct Polls C. News PollsB. Exit Polls D. Projection Polls

26. Which of the following has never been a factor in determining whether an American citizen has a right to vote?A. Age C. RaceB. Sex D. Religion

Use the chart below to answer questions 27-28

27. Between 2000 and 2004, the group with the smallest increase in voter turnout wasA. 35–44. C. 55–64.B. 45–54. D. 65–74.

28. Which groups had the largest percentages of voter turnout in the past two presidential elections?A. 18–24 and 25–34 C. 55–64 and 65–74B. 35–44 and 45–54 D. 75+

29. Complete the analogy. Conservatism: Republican as _________________.A. Liberalism : Libertarianism C. Republican : DemocratB. Liberalism : Green D. Liberalism : Democrat

30. Which of the following criteria would make a person eligible for election to the North Carolina senate?A. being at least 18 years old, a state resident for 18 years, and a district resident for 5 yearsB. being at least 21 years old, a state resident for 5 years, and a district resident for 5 yearsC. being at least 25 years old, a state resident for 2 years, and a district resident for 1 yearD. being at least 35 years old, a state resident for 15 years, and a district resident for 6 months

Use the following reading selection to answer questions 31-32

I have already intimated to you the danger of parties in the State. . . . Let me now take a more comprehensive view, and warn you in the most solemn manner against the baneful effects of the spirit of party generally. . . . The alternate domination of one faction over another, sharpened by the spirit of revenge, natural to party dissension, which in different ages and countries has perpetrated the most horrid enormities, is itself a frightful despotism. . . . And there being constant danger of excess, the effort ought to be by force of public opinion, to mitigate and assuage it. A fire not to be quenched, it demands a uniform vigilance to prevent its bursting into a flame, lest, instead of warming, it should consume.

—George Washington, Farewell Address, 1796

31. This passage suggests that Washington believes that political parties willA. ensure the civil liberties of all citizens.B. have harmful effects on the nation.C. protect the United States from foreign powers.D. lead to higher taxes.

32. Which of the following is an effect that Washington believes that political parties will cause?A. Citizens will enjoy spirited debates about politics.B. New political parties will be formed from old ones.C. One party or person will control the country.D. The nation’s capital will catch on fire.

33. What does reading the paper to learn the views of candidate best exemplify?A. Being part of an informed electorateB. A cost of public serviceC. PatriotismD. Exercising rights of the free press

Use the chart below to answer questions 34-35

34. Which of the following fits best as Step 5?A. Election workers count votes. C. Show proof of citizenship.B. Winner makes a victory speech. D. Vote by absentee ballot.

35. How does the election of the U.S. president differ from the process outlined in the chart?A. Voters do not complete or sign an application form.B. The winner is not determined directly by the popular vote.C. Registered voters may cast their votes on the Internet.D. Any U.S. citizen may vote for president, whether registered to vote or not.

36. What is the primary role of the state’s executive branch?A. appoint members to General Assembly committees B. carry out laws that have been passed by the legislature C. create laws to better the lives of North Carolina’s citizens D. manage the judicial branch

37. Which amendment in the US Constitution allows for North Carolina to hold its reserved powers? A. 9th amendment C. 14th amendmentB. 10th amendment D. 16th amendment

Use the following chart to answer questions 38-40

38. Which of the following permits the accused to have a trial by jury?A. North Carolina Supreme Court C. Superior Courts DivisionB. Court of Appeals D. District Courts Division

39. Which of the following hears disputes involving $10,000 or less?A. North Carolina Supreme Court C. Superior Court DivisionB. Court of Appeals D. District Court Division

40. Appeals regarding infractions from district court are heard in which of the following?A. North Carolina Supreme Court C. Superior Court DivisionB. Court of Appeals D. District Court Division

District Courts

41. According to the North Carolina Constitution, how is the General Assembly organized?A. Unicameral legislative body with representation based on population.B. Bicameral legislature with the Senate representation based on land size and the House of Representatives based on population.C. Bicameral legislature with the House of Representatives representation based on land size and the Senate based on population.D. Bicameral legislature with the House of Representatives and Senate representation based on population.

Use the following document to answer question 42

42. The information shown above represents the work of North Carolina’sA. executive branch C. legislative branchB. judicial branch D. Supreme Court

Civics and Economics Test #3

II. Matching – You will NOT use every term

A. Electorate G. Candidate L. DemocraticB. Third party H. Registration M. PlatformC. Republican I. Open Primary N. Absentee ballotD. Political party J. Split Ticket O. EndorsementE. Canvassing K. General Election P. PlankF. Closed Primary

1. political party that tends to favor less government regulation and services2. series of statements expressing the party’s principles, beliefs, and positions on election issues3. only the declared members of a party are allowed to vote for that party’s nominees4. organization of people who share similar ideas about government5. person seeking public office6. political party that tends to favor more government regulations and services7. a process required of citizens before they are allowed to vote in elections8. traveling through neighborhoods asking for votes or taking public opinion polls9. situations in which an individual votes for some candidates from one party and some from another party10. voters do not need to declare their party preference in order to vote for the party’s nominees11. smaller, minor party 12. method of voting for people who cannot go to the polls on election day

III. Short AnswerGroup ONE - Select TWO of the following three questions and answer in COMPLETE sentencesA. Describe the three BRANCHES of Government.B. What is the difference between an open and closed primary?C. Describe the job of a lobbyist.

Group TWO - Select TWO of the following three questions and answer in COMPLETE sentencesD. What are three qualifications a person needs to meet to vote in North Carolina?E. Why is it important for a voter’s choice at the election polls to be secret?F. Who recently announced they were suing the state of North Carolina and why?

Group THREE- Select ONE of the following three questions and answer in COMPLETE sentences

What propaganda techniques are being used in these pictures? Describe as many as you can identify. (maximum of three)Endorsement Just Plain

FolksTransfer / Symbolism

The Bandwagon

Name-Calling

Stacked Cards

Glittering Generality

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Group FOUR - Select ONE of the following three questions and answer in COMPLETE sentences

J. If you had been running for President in 1792, in which three states would you have campaigned hardest? Explain your answer.

K. Explain the relationship shown in the diagram.

L. Which of these two men do you think would be more likely to support the direct election of leaders? Explain.

Alexander HamiltonThe voice of the people has been said to be the voice of God; and however generally this maxim [statement] has been quoted and believed, it is not true in fact. The people are turbulent and changing; they seldom judge or determine right. (1787)

Thomas JeffersonWhenever the people are well-informed, they can be trusted with their own government. (1789)

I have great confidence in the common sense of mankind in general. (1800)

Group FIVE - Select TWO of the following images and EXPLAIN which type of political party system it represents as well as the advantages and disadvantages of that system.

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Group SIX Political CartoonsSelect ONE of the following, use the following format: Description: In 2-3 complete sentences describe what you see in the cartoon. Significance: In 1-2 complete sentences explain the cartoonist’s message or importance of the topic.

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Group SEVEN Comparing National and State governmentsSelect ONE of the following, use the following format: Context: In 2-3 complete sentences describe how the image connects to the different levels of government. Significance: In 1-2 complete sentences explain the importance of the relationship.

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