American Government

“Starters” Quiz #10 (136–150)

Directions: Read each Question/Description and decide which Term/Concept/People is a correct
match. Then, write the letter in the “Answer” column on the left.

Answer Questions/Descriptions Terms/Concepts/People

1. What is the purpose of political parties? A. Drawing votes from one
G candidate could cost them an election

2. How did the McCain-Feingold Act regulate campaign finance? B. Shift in political power takes place
O
3. What type of donations make up the majority of campaign C. Dwight D. Eisenhower
D contributions?
4. What is the difference between Presidential elections and D. Small amounts of money
K Congressional elections?
5. What are some of the civic responsibilities of American citizens? E. Provides source for candidates to
L contact more voters

6. How do third party candidates effect elections? F. Provide citizens with competing
views on current issues
A
7. What is a major function of a free press? G. Nominating party candidates
N for public office
8. How does the internet help candidates reach American citizens? H. Influences public opinion; TV
F appearances on talk shows, etc.

9. According to the chart that shows voter statistics for the 2008 I. Casting a vote for President during
M Presidential Election, what happens to voters as they age? a Presidential election year

10. What is the role of the two-party system? J. Communicating news to the
E public; Being a source of factual
information about candidates during
elections

11. How do censuses affect Congressional reapportionment in a state? K. POTUS – Electoral College;
A Congress – popular vote
12. What actions would a state governor take during a reelection L. Serving on a Jury; Voting; Paying
H campaign? income taxes; Registering for military
duty

13. What are some responsibilities of the press during political M. As people age, they become
J elections? more involved in electoral politics

14. Who was the first presidential candidate to use television in their N. Keeping the public informed on
C presidential campaign? the actions of its government

15. What is the most common form of political participation in the U.S.? O. Restricted amount individual
I donors contribute to candidates