Question 1

Discuss the factors that influence voter turnout in the United States. Which groups are most likely to vote? Least likely?

Accepted Answer

There are several factors that influence

Question 2

How have recent campaign finance laws changed the nature of presidential campaigns?

Accepted Answer

Recent campaign finance laws have signif

Question 3

Review the restrictions placed on voting throughout American history. Explain how these restrictions have been eliminated.

Accepted Answer

Throughout American history, there have

Question 4

Which of the following is true of presidential elections?

Accepted Answer

A)  Voters elect the president directly. 
B)  The number of electors equals each state's number of senators (two) plus its number of representatives. 
C)  Electors have always voted for the candidate who won their state's vote. 
D)  The House of Representatives usually picks the winner. 
E)  The Senate selects the winner from among the top three vote getters. 
A)  Voters elect the president directly. 
B)  The number of electors equals each state's number of senators (two) plus its number of representatives. 
C)  Electors have always voted for the candidate who won their state's vote. 
D)  The House of Representatives usually picks the winner. 
E)  The Senate selects the winner from among the top three vote getters.

Question 5

Discuss how Americans compare in terms of voter turnout with citizens of other democracies, and give one reason your text offers for why this difference may exist.

Accepted Answer

Americans generally have lower voter tur

Question 6

Which method of delegate selection begins with local meetings and culminates in a state convention?

Accepted Answer

A)  Open primary 
B)  Frontloading method 
C)  Caucus method 
D)  Closed primary 
E)  Deliberation 
A)  Open primary 
B)  Frontloading method 
C)  Caucus method 
D)  Closed primary 
E)  Deliberation

Question 7

The formal selection of the president of the United States is in the hands of which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Supreme Court 
B)  Electors in the electoral college 
C)  House of Representatives 
D)  People 
E)  Senate 
A)  Supreme Court 
B)  Electors in the electoral college 
C)  House of Representatives 
D)  People 
E)  Senate

Question 8

Which of the following qualifications for voting was virtually eliminated in all states by the 1850s?

Accepted Answer

A)  Property ownership 
B)  Age 
C)  Race 
D)  Gender 
E)  Literacy requirement 
A)  Property ownership 
B)  Age 
C)  Race 
D)  Gender 
E)  Literacy requirement

Question 9

When a popular candidate influences the success of other candidates on the same party ticket, it is called which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Partisan effect 
B)  Australian ballot 
C)  Butterfly ballot 
D)  Incumbent effect 
E)  Coat-tail effect 
A)  Partisan effect 
B)  Australian ballot 
C)  Butterfly ballot 
D)  Incumbent effect 
E)  Coat-tail effect

Question 10

Explain why a political party would prefer the party-column ballot over the office-block.

Accepted Answer

A political party may prefer the party-c

Question 11

Some states, such as Oregon, have started to use which of the following where voters get ballots in the mail two weeks prior to the election, providing them a chance to research the candidates and cast their ballots?

Accepted Answer

A)  Australian ballot 
B)  Compulsory voting 
C)  Graveyard voting 
D)  Internet voting system 
E)  Vote-by-mail system 
A)  Australian ballot 
B)  Compulsory voting 
C)  Graveyard voting 
D)  Internet voting system 
E)  Vote-by-mail system

Question 12

How did the Citizens United decision affect campaign funding? Do you believe this was a change for the better? Explain your response.

Accepted Answer

The Citizens United decision, made by th

Question 13

In general, which of the following factors contributes to higher voting rates?

Accepted Answer

A)  Greater geographic mobility 
B)  Higher education level 
C)  Minority status 
D)  Youth 
E)  Less competitive race 
A)  Greater geographic mobility 
B)  Higher education level 
C)  Minority status 
D)  Youth 
E)  Less competitive race

Question 14

Describe why people with a higher socioeconomic status engage in conventional political participation.

Accepted Answer

People with a higher socioeconomic statu

Question 15

Which of the following best describes what happens at the national convention?

Accepted Answer

A)  Upon arrival, most delegates are undecided as to whom they would like to see as the party's candidate. 
B)  The delegates from those states that had early primaries and caucuses are seated closest to the front of the convention center. 
C)  The presidential candidate is chosen by the party delegates. 
D)  Elites within the political parties are entrusted with making the determination of an appropriate candidate based upon electability. 
E)  It usually takes three ballots for the party to choose the presidential candidate. 
A)  Upon arrival, most delegates are undecided as to whom they would like to see as the party's candidate. 
B)  The delegates from those states that had early primaries and caucuses are seated closest to the front of the convention center. 
C)  The presidential candidate is chosen by the party delegates. 
D)  Elites within the political parties are entrusted with making the determination of an appropriate candidate based upon electability. 
E)  It usually takes three ballots for the party to choose the presidential candidate.

Question 16

Evaluate the extent to which the constitutional requirements for the office of president are still necessary in today's society.

Accepted Answer

The constitutional requirements for the

Question 17

Today, how many electoral votes does each state get?

Accepted Answer

A)  1 
B)  2 
C)  10 
D)  1 for every 10,000 residents 
E)  A number equal to the state's number of House and Senate members 
A)  1 
B)  2 
C)  10 
D)  1 for every 10,000 residents 
E)  A number equal to the state's number of House and Senate members

Question 18

Discuss differences in the ways that various demographic groups have voted.

Accepted Answer

The ways that various demographic groups

Question 19

Who currently elects the members of the electoral college?

Accepted Answer

A)  House of Representatives 
B)  People of each state 
C)  Senate 
D)  State legislatures 
E)  State governors 
A)  House of Representatives 
B)  People of each state 
C)  Senate 
D)  State legislatures 
E)  State governors

Question 20

How would the nomination process be impacted if all states adopted the "top-two" primary system?

Accepted Answer

If all states adopted the "top-two" prim

Discuss the factors that influence voter turnout in the United States. Which groups are most likely to vote? Least likely?

How have recent campaign finance laws changed the nature of presidential campaigns?

Review the restrictions placed on voting throughout American history. Explain how these restrictions have been eliminated.

Which of the following is true of presidential elections?

Discuss how Americans compare in terms of voter turnout with citizens of other democracies, and give one reason your text offers for why this difference may exist.

Which method of delegate selection begins with local meetings and culminates in a state convention?

The formal selection of the president of the United States is in the hands of which of the following?

Which of the following qualifications for voting was virtually eliminated in all states by the 1850s?

When a popular candidate influences the success of other candidates on the same party ticket, it is called which of the following?

Explain why a political party would prefer the party-column ballot over the office-block.

Some states, such as Oregon, have started to use which of the following where voters get ballots in the mail two weeks prior to the election, providing them a chance to research the candidates and cast their ballots?

How did the Citizens United decision affect campaign funding? Do you believe this was a change for the better? Explain your response.

In general, which of the following factors contributes to higher voting rates?

Describe why people with a higher socioeconomic status engage in conventional political participation.

Which of the following best describes what happens at the national convention?

Evaluate the extent to which the constitutional requirements for the office of president are still necessary in today's society.

Today, how many electoral votes does each state get?

Discuss differences in the ways that various demographic groups have voted.

Who currently elects the members of the electoral college?

How would the nomination process be impacted if all states adopted the "top-two" primary system?

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Exam 9: Campaigns and Elections

Discuss the factors that influence voter turnout in the United States. Which groups are most likely to vote? Least likely?

How have recent campaign finance laws changed the nature of presidential campaigns?

Review the restrictions placed on voting throughout American history. Explain how these restrictions have been eliminated.

Which of the following is true of presidential elections?

Discuss how Americans compare in terms of voter turnout with citizens of other democracies, and give one reason your text offers for why this difference may exist.

Which method of delegate selection begins with local meetings and culminates in a state convention?

The formal selection of the president of the United States is in the hands of which of the following?

Which of the following qualifications for voting was virtually eliminated in all states by the 1850s?

When a popular candidate influences the success of other candidates on the same party ticket, it is called which of the following?

Explain why a political party would prefer the party-column ballot over the office-block.

Some states, such as Oregon, have started to use which of the following where voters get ballots in the mail two weeks prior to the election, providing them a chance to research the candidates and cast their ballots?

How did the Citizens United decision affect campaign funding? Do you believe this was a change for the better? Explain your response.

In general, which of the following factors contributes to higher voting rates?

Describe why people with a higher socioeconomic status engage in conventional political participation.

Which of the following best describes what happens at the national convention?

Evaluate the extent to which the constitutional requirements for the office of president are still necessary in today's society.

Today, how many electoral votes does each state get?

Discuss differences in the ways that various demographic groups have voted.

Who currently elects the members of the electoral college?

How would the nomination process be impacted if all states adopted the "top-two" primary system?

The Democratic Republic

The Constitution

Federalism

Civil Liberties

Civil Rights

Public Opinion and Political Socialization

Interest Groups

Political Parties

The Media

The Congress

The President

The Executive Branch

The Courts

Domestic and Economic Policy

Foreign Policy

Filters