Elections Test

Assessing Benchmarks: SS.7.C.2.8. & SS.7.C.2.9

The political campaign posters below are for two candidates running for mayor of a town.

Do You Want Your Mayor To Work For You?
VOTE MARIA SMITH
FOR MAYOR
-College Graduate
-5 Years City Council Member
-2 Years City Planning Commission
-4 Years School Board President
Maria Knows What It Takes To
Get The Job Done

Will Work Hard For The City!
VOTE TODD DAVIS
FOR MAYOR
-College Graduate
-1 Year Little League Coach
-2 Years Boy Scout Assistant Troop Leader
-Volunteer Firefighter
Todd Takes His Job Seriously

1.    According to the information on the posters, what is the reason Maria could be considered more qualified than Todd to be elected mayor?
A.   her political decisions
B.   her campaign promises
C.   her college education
D.   her experience working in government

2.    Which statement is most likely to come from a democratic candidate?
A.   I want to spend more money on the military.
B.   I want to bring religion back to our schools.
C.   I want to help take care of the poor & middle class.
D.   I want to cut taxes for the wealthy.

3.    Which statement is most likely to come from a republican candidate?
A.   I want to focus more on solar energy.
B.   I want to spend more money on student loans.
C.   I want to protect our borders.
D.   I want to create more taxes for the wealthy.

4.    Which issue represents a basic disagreement between Republicans and Democrats? 
A.   Republicans believe we should focus more on protecting our environment.
B.   Republicans will not share power.
C.   Democrats believe that the government should be more involved in fixing America’s problems.
D.   Democrats will only listen to other Democrats.

Assessing Benchmark: SS.7.C.2.9
Candidate Evaluation
Select the correct term to complete each sentence.
Endorsements
Opinion polls
Issues
Contributors
Nonpartisan


  1. During a debate, candidates discuss their views on various __________.
  2. One way to see how other people plan on voting is to check out the most recent __________.
  3. Fundraising dinners try to raise money from __________ to use in the candidates’ campaigns.
  4. The League of Women Voters is an example of a __________ organization, one that does not support one political party over another.
  5. Candidates seek __________ from large organizations, celebrities and other big name companies.

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