Unit 6 Multi Practice
This practice test covers key topics related to political participation, including amendments, voting behavior, and the influence of interest groups. Each question is multiple-choice. Choose the best answer for each question.
Question 1
Which amendment changed the practice for electing Senators from a vote by state legislatures to a direct vote by the people?
15th Amendment
17th Amendment
19th Amendment
26th Amendment
Question 2
What did the 26th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution achieve?
Granted women the right to vote
Lowered the voting age to 18
Eliminated poll taxes
Granted African American men the right to vote
Question 3
Retrospective voting refers to:
Voting based on predictions of future performance
Voting based on past performance
Voting for all candidates from one party
Voting based on personal interest
Question 4
What is a structural barrier to third-party success in the U.S. House of Representatives?
Proportional representation
Winner-take-all voting districts
Open primaries
Ranked-choice voting
Question 5
Critical elections are characterized by:
A temporary shift in political power
A realignment of political party support among voters
An increase in voter turnout
The introduction of new voting technology
Question 6
How do major political parties incorporate third-party agendas?
By forming coalitions with third parties
By adopting popular third-party policies into their platforms
By merging with third parties
By ignoring third-party agendas
Question 7
What is the purpose of an amicus curiae brief?
To provide legal representation to a party in court
To offer additional information for justices to consider
To challenge the constitutionality of a law
To summarize the arguments of a case
Question 8
Iron triangles consist of:
Interest groups, the media, and the public
Interest groups, congressional committees, and government agencies
Political parties, voters, and candidates
The executive, legislative, and judicial branches
Question 9
Free riders are individuals who:
Contribute financially to interest groups
Benefit from the work of an interest group without contributing
Lead protest movements
Lobby government officials
Question 10
What is the primary purpose of protest movements?
To support existing policies
To affect society and policymaking
To raise funds for political campaigns
To promote voter registration
Question 11
What is the difference between open and closed primaries?
Open primaries allow any registered voter to participate, while closed primaries require voters to be registered with a party
Closed primaries allow any registered voter to participate, while open primaries require voters to be registered with a party
Open primaries are held online, while closed primaries are held in person
Closed primaries are only for presidential elections, while open primaries are for all elections
Question 12
How does the winner-take-all aspect of the Electoral College affect presidential elections?
It ensures proportional representation
It gives all of a state's electoral votes to the candidate who wins the popular vote in that state
It allows for a runoff election if no candidate wins a majority
It divides electoral votes based on congressional districts
Question 13
The Bipartisan Campaign Reform Act of 2002 aimed to:
Increase the influence of soft money in campaigns
Ban soft money and reduce attack ads
Eliminate public funding for campaigns
Allow corporations unlimited campaign contributions
Question 14
What did the 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution achieve?
Granted African American men the right to vote
Granted women the right to vote
Lowered the voting age to 18
Eliminated poll taxes
Question 15
Prospective voting refers to:
Voting based on past performance
Voting based on predictions of future performance
Voting for all candidates from one party
Voting based on personal interest
Question 16
How do interest groups influence policy?
By running for political office
By educating voters and office holders, lobbying, and drafting legislation
By organizing protests and rallies
By controlling media narratives
Question 17
Which Amendment includes the Citizenship Clause?
1st
2nd
14th
25th
Question 18
What is the primary purpose of a political party
To influence the government
To promote specific business interests
To win elections
To advocate for civil rights
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