Unit 2 Part 1 Rat in the Bucket

Question 1 A statement of a political party’s views on important issues and policies. A. Ballot B. Debate C. Platform D. Plank

Question 1 1. A statement of a political party’s views on important issues and policies. C. Platform

Question 2 The district in which voters cast their ballot Precinct Polling Place Platform County

Question 2 The district in which voters cast their ballot Precinct

Question 3 The election that is held first before the general elections. platform election Primary election Plank election Caucus

Question 3 The election that is held first before the general elections. B. Primary election

Question 4 A list of of candidates names which are secretly marked by voters on paper or machines. Precinct Political Party Polling Place Ballot

Question 4 A list of of candidates names which are secretly marked by voters on paper or machines. D. Ballot

Question 5 What is a public discussion, between major party candidates, involving opposing viewpoints called? A. Plank B. Caucus C. Argument D. Debate

Question 5 What is a public discussion, between major party candidates, involving opposing viewpoints called? D. Debate

Question 6 A group of people who share similar view points Caucus Political Party Nominating convention platform

Question 6 A group of people who share similar view points B. Political Party

Question 7 The physical location where voters cast their ballots. Precinct National Convention Polling Place Platform

Question 7 The physical location where voters cast their ballots. C. Polling Place

Question 8 In some states even if you don’t cho0se a political party when you register to vote you can still participate in this type of election. Open Primary Nominating Convention Closed Primary Caucus

Question 8 In some states even if you don’t choose a political party when you register to vote you can still participate in this type of election. Open Primary

Question 9 What requirement must you have if you are over the age of 18 in order to vote in the United States? A. Take an oath of Allegiance to the United States B. Register to vote C. Live in the U.S. for at least five years D. Speak English

Question 9 What requirement must you have if you are over the age of 18 in order to vote in the United States? B. Register to vote

Question 10 What type of party system requires coalitions to be formed in order to get things accomplished? One Party No Party Multi-party Two party

Question 10 What type of party system requires coalitions to be formed in order to get things accomplished? C. Multi-party

Question 11 What type of party systems does the United States have? One Party Two Party Multi-party Three Party

Question 11 What type of party systems does the United States have? B. Two Party

Question 12 Leaders of the major parties in the United States use the nomination conventions to Decide whether or not to form a coalition Form a third party Try to win support for their candidate Decide where to locate the precincts

Question 12 Leaders of the major parties in the United States use the nomination conventions to C. Try to win support for their candidate

Question 13 Politicians such as Ralph Nader and Ross Perot had an impact in politics by running as Liberals Third-party candidates Nominees Primary electors

Question 13 Politicians such as Ralph Nader and Ross Perot had an impact in politics by running as B. Third-party candidates

Question 14 It is difficult for a person to run for US president… If he/she has had any disagreements with a political party. Without the support of both parties Without having made large donations to a political party Without the support of a major political party

Question 14 It is difficult for a person to run for US president… D. Without the support of a major political party

Question 15 When do political parties officially announce their presidential candidates. During Presidential Primaries During National nominating conventions During State caucuses During Party elections

Question 15 When do political parties officially announce their presidential candidates. B. National nominating conventions

Question 16 Based on what you have learned in the unit Congress has set up election day to land on…. The first Friday after the first Monday in November The first Tuesday of November The first Tuesday after the first Monday in November The first Thursday in November

Question 16 Based on what you have learned in the unit congress has set up election day to land on…. C. The first Tuesday after the first Monday in November

Question 17 Soozi Sheraton hosts a 30 minute crime show on CNN. Her last show focused on the death penalty. She said that the death penalty should be outlawed as we could be executing innocent people. Soozi has _________political views. Liberal Socialist Libertarian Conservative

Question 17 Soozi Sheraton hosts a 30 minute crime show on CNN. Her last show focused on the death penalty. She said that the death penalty should be outlawed as we could be executing innocent people. Soozi has _________political views. Liberal

Question 18 Greg Gorillastein is a member of the National Rifle Association. He believes that guns in the hands of law abiding citizens would make the country a safer place. Greg has ____________ political views. Liberal Socialist Communist Conservative

Question 18 Greg Gorillastein is a member of the National Rifle Association. He believes that guns in the hands of law abiding citizens would make the country a safer place. Greg has ____________ political views. D. Conservative

Question 19 Bethany Bartholomew believes that the best way to educate students is through the public school system. Bethany has ___________________ views. Socialist Conservative Liberal Libertarian

Question 19 Bethany Bartholomew believes that the best way to educate students through the public school system. Bethany has ___________________ views. C. Liberal

Question 20 Jena Jinglemeyer is concerned about the environment. She recently heard the government is planning on building a new pipe line near her house. Jena has started a petition to try to stop the construction. Jena has ____________political views. Socialist Conservative Liberal Communist

Question 20 Jena is concerned about the environment. She recently heard the government is planning on building a new pipe line near her house. Jena has started a petition to try to stop the construction. Jena has ____________political views. C. Liberal

Question 21 Tina Turngood believes that everyone needs to take care of themselves and rely on the government to solve their problems. Tina has _________________political views. Socialist Conservative Liberal Libertarian

Question 21 Tina Turngood believes that everyone needs to take care of themselves and rely on the government to solve their problems. Tina has _________________political views. B. Conservative

Question 22 If someone agrees with this statement: “Executing a murderer is the appropriate punishment for taking an innocent life.” The person is most likely to support a ___________candidate. Republican Democrat

Question 22 If someone agrees with this statement: “Executing a murderer is the appropriate punishment for taking an innocent life.” The person is most likely to support a ___________candidate. Republican

Question 23 If someone agrees with this statement: “Additional gun control laws are necessary to stop gun violence and limit the ability of criminals to obtain guns.” The person is most likely to support a ___________candidate. Republican Democrat

Question 23 If someone agrees with this statement: “Additional gun control laws are necessary to stop gun violence and limit the ability of criminals to obtain guns.” The person is most likely to support a ___________candidate. B. Democrat

Question 24 If someone agrees with this statement: “The death penalty should be abolished” The person is most likely to support a ___________candidate. Democratic Republican

Question 24 If someone agrees with this statement: “The death penalty should be abolished” The person is most likely to support a ___________candidate. Democratic

Question 25 If someone agrees with this statement: “Individuals do not need guns for protection: it is the role of the local and federal government to protect the people through law enforcement agencies and the military. The person is most likely to support a ___________candidate. Democratic Republican

Question 25 If someone agrees with this statement: “Individuals do not need guns for protection: it is the role of the local and federal government to protect the people through law enforcement agencies and the military. The person is most likely to support a ___________candidate. Democratic

Question 26 If someone agrees with this statement: “It is the government’s responsibility to address inequality and injustice in society. The person is most likely to support a ___________candidate. Democratic Republican

Question 26 If someone agrees with this statement: “It is the government’s responsibility to address inequality and injustice in society. The person is most likely to support a ___________candidate. Democratic

Question 27 If someone agrees with this statement: “Gun control laws do not prevent criminals from obtaining guns. More guns in the hands of law- abiding citizens mean less crime.” The person is most likely to support a ___________candidate. Republican Democratic

Question 27 If someone agrees with this statement: “Gun control laws do not prevent criminals from obtaining guns. More guns in the hands of law-abiding citizens mean less crime.” The person is most likely to support a ___________candidate. Republican

Question 28 If someone is concerned for the environment. This person is most likely to support a ___________candidate. Republican Democratic

Question 28 If someone is concerned for the environment. This person is most likely to support a ___________candidate. B. Democratic

Question 29 If someone agrees with this statement: “Big business should have few government restrictions to keep it from being successful. The person is most likely to support a ___________candidate. Democratic Republican

Question 29 If someone agrees with this statement: “Big business should have few government restrictions to keep it from being successful. The person is most likely to support a ___________candidate. B. Republican

Question 30 If someone agrees with this statement: “Our country needs to fix social ills, such as homelessness, through government help.” The person is most likely to support a ___________candidate. Democratic Republican

Question 30 If someone agrees with this statement: “Our country needs to fix social ills, such as homelessness, through government help.” The person is most likely to support a ___________candidate. Democratic

Question 31 If someone agrees with this statement: “Public schools are the best way to educate students. Vouchers take money away from public schools.” The person is most likely to support a ___________candidate. Democratic Republican

Question 31 If someone agrees with this statement: “Public schools are the best way to educate students. Vouchers take money away from public schools.” The person is most likely to support a ___________candidate. Democratic

Question 32 If someone agrees with this statement: “Individuals should solve their own problems not the government.” The person is most likely to support a ___________candidate. Democratic Republican

Question 32 If someone agrees with this statement: “Individuals should solve their own problems not the government.” The person is most likely to support a ___________candidate. B. Republican