1. An interest group is most likely to A. nominate party candidates
B. veto proposed legislation
C. set government policy
D. lobby elected officials
2. A statewide poll of Marylanders showed wide difference in their reaction to issues such as crime, education, taxes, employment, and traffic. Which of these most likely had the greatest impact on the results of this poll? *
5 points
A. the number of registered voters in the state
B. the results of similar polls from surrounding states
C. the gender, age and ethnicity of the people polled
D. the political beliefs of government officials in the state
3. Why are the seats of the House of Representatives reapportioned every 10 years? *
A. to give interest groups more influence
B. to modify political party alliances
C. to account for changing populations
D. to create new communities
4. Which headline describes an action most likely to have a positive effect on a presidential candidate's campaign? *
A. "Campaign opinion polls fall for presidential candidate"
B. "Presidential candidate raises record amount of campaign funds"
C. "Presidential debate schedule announced for upcoming campaign"
D. "Interest group criticizes presidential candidate's record"
5. Which action would a special interest group take to gain support for a law proposed in Congress? *
A. meet with representatives to educate them about the bill
B. present the group's position in lawsuits heard in court
C. donate money to a presidential re-election campaign
D. endorse political party candidates for the state legislature
6. Which of these activities is most likely a part of the United States Census? *
A. polling experts to establish foreign policy
B. inspecting businesses to enforce safety laws
C. surveying homes to determine population figures
D. training workers to increase industrial productivity
Other:
7. Reapportionment is based on one of the following changes to the *
A. wealth of an area
B. boundaries of an area
C. population of an area
D. number of voters in an area
8. The major goal of a political party is *
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A. to be a political watchdog of government institution
B. to inform citizens of important issues like healthcare and social security
C. to select candidates for the general election
D. to raise funds for candidates during the primary elections
9. Citizens have a political responsibilities in a democracy *
A. to vote in elections
B. to pay your taxes
C. to report to jury duty
D. None of the above
10. Which of these explains a difference between political parties and interest groups? *
A. Political parties evaluate government policy, while interest groups set government policy.
B. Political parties influence laws, while interest groups ratify laws.
C. Political parties address many issues, while interest groups usually focus on one issue
D. Political parties support candidates, while interest groups nominate candidates.
11. In the United States political process, special interest groups... (carefully read the choices) *
A. vote for candidates favoring their views
B. vote on bills favoring their cause
C. conduct voting in the House and Senate
D. supervise voting on election day
12. Which of these government responsibilities is most related to the United States Census? *
A. maintaining national defense
B. protecting the environment
C. ensuring fair political representation
D. establishing criminal justice procedures