Question 1

The manner in which members of the electoral college are selected within each state is currently governed by which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  State laws 
B)  The Federal Electoral Selection Act 
C)  Article II of the U.S. Constitution 
D)  Congressional oversight 
E)  Federal district court judges 
A)  State laws 
B)  The Federal Electoral Selection Act 
C)  Article II of the U.S. Constitution 
D)  Congressional oversight 
E)  Federal district court judges

Question 2

Provide a detailed discussion of how suffrage was expanded from the 1790s to 1870. Explain which groups gained ground and which groups lost ground during this time period.

Accepted Answer

The expansion of suffrage from the 1790s

Question 3

Summarize legislation that has led to campaign finance reform, and discuss the current campaign finance environment.

Accepted Answer

Campaign finance reform has been a topic

Question 4

Evaluate the extent to which the Court's decision in Citizens United v. FEC undermines democratic values.

Accepted Answer

The Court's decision in Citizens United

Question 5

In 1971, Congress tried to put candidates on an equal financial footing and make them less beholden to special interests through which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  McCutcheon, et.al v. FEC 
B)  Campaign Finance Reform Act 
C)  Election and Campaign Finance Act 
D)  Citizens United case 
E)  Federal Election Campaign Act 
A)  McCutcheon, et.al v. FEC 
B)  Campaign Finance Reform Act 
C)  Election and Campaign Finance Act 
D)  Citizens United case 
E)  Federal Election Campaign Act

Question 6

Which primary system serves parties best? Which system serves the public best?

Accepted Answer

The primary system that serves parties b

Question 7

To win the modern presidency, a candidate must obtain which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  A majority of the popular vote 
B)  A plurality of the popular vote 
C)  100 electoral votes 
D)  270 electoral votes 
E)  538 electoral votes 
A)  A majority of the popular vote 
B)  A plurality of the popular vote 
C)  100 electoral votes 
D)  270 electoral votes 
E)  538 electoral votes

Question 8

A striking feature of today's political campaigns is which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Large number of people who are willing to volunteer their time 
B)  Positive theme that most candidates use exclusively through the election 
C)  Lack of money contributed to candidates for major political office 
D)  Importance of paid professionals rather than volunteers 
E)  Refusal of so many candidates to take advantage of the media 
A)  Large number of people who are willing to volunteer their time 
B)  Positive theme that most candidates use exclusively through the election 
C)  Lack of money contributed to candidates for major political office 
D)  Importance of paid professionals rather than volunteers 
E)  Refusal of so many candidates to take advantage of the media

Question 9

Which of the following amendments lowered the voting age to 18?

Accepted Answer

A)  Eighteenth Amendment 
B)  Nineteenth Amendment 
C)  Twentieth Amendment 
D)  Twenty-Sixth Amendment 
E)  Twenty-Seventh Amendment 
A)  Eighteenth Amendment 
B)  Nineteenth Amendment 
C)  Twentieth Amendment 
D)  Twenty-Sixth Amendment 
E)  Twenty-Seventh Amendment

Question 10

Which of the following amendments extended voting rights to African American males?

Accepted Answer

A)  Thirteenth Amendment 
B)  Fourteenth Amendment 
C)  Fifteenth Amendment 
D)  Nineteenth Amendment 
E)  Twenty-First Amendment 
A)  Thirteenth Amendment 
B)  Fourteenth Amendment 
C)  Fifteenth Amendment 
D)  Nineteenth Amendment 
E)  Twenty-First Amendment

Question 11

Do political action committees help or hinder citizen involvement in the political process?

Accepted Answer

Political Action Committees (PACs) are o

Question 12

Describe what happens if no one wins a majority of the electoral votes.

Accepted Answer

If no candidate wins a majority of the e

The manner in which members of the electoral college are selected within each state is currently governed by which of the following?

Provide a detailed discussion of how suffrage was expanded from the 1790s to 1870. Explain which groups gained ground and which groups lost ground during this time period.

Summarize legislation that has led to campaign finance reform, and discuss the current campaign finance environment.

Evaluate the extent to which the Court's decision in Citizens United v. FEC undermines democratic values.

In 1971, Congress tried to put candidates on an equal financial footing and make them less beholden to special interests through which of the following?

Which primary system serves parties best? Which system serves the public best?

To win the modern presidency, a candidate must obtain which of the following?

A striking feature of today's political campaigns is which of the following?

Which of the following amendments lowered the voting age to 18?

Which of the following amendments extended voting rights to African American males?

Do political action committees help or hinder citizen involvement in the political process?

Describe what happens if no one wins a majority of the electoral votes.

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

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Exam 9: Campaigns and Elections

The manner in which members of the electoral college are selected within each state is currently governed by which of the following?

Provide a detailed discussion of how suffrage was expanded from the 1790s to 1870. Explain which groups gained ground and which groups lost ground during this time period.

Summarize legislation that has led to campaign finance reform, and discuss the current campaign finance environment.

Evaluate the extent to which the Court's decision in Citizens United v. FEC undermines democratic values.

In 1971, Congress tried to put candidates on an equal financial footing and make them less beholden to special interests through which of the following?

Which primary system serves parties best? Which system serves the public best?

To win the modern presidency, a candidate must obtain which of the following?

A striking feature of today's political campaigns is which of the following?

Which of the following amendments lowered the voting age to 18?

Which of the following amendments extended voting rights to African American males?

Do political action committees help or hinder citizen involvement in the political process?

Describe what happens if no one wins a majority of the electoral votes.

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