Question 1

Which of the following best describes soft money?

Accepted Answer

A) It refers to the campaign contributions that are not regulated by federal law. 
B) It is a candidate's contribution for his or her own campaign. 
C) It is the money spent by a corporation on independent political activities. 
D) It refers to the money raised through social networking sites. 
E) It is the money provided by the government to conduct presidential primaries. 
A) It refers to the campaign contributions that are not regulated by federal law. 
B) It is a candidate's contribution for his or her own campaign. 
C) It is the money spent by a corporation on independent political activities. 
D) It refers to the money raised through social networking sites. 
E) It is the money provided by the government to conduct presidential primaries.

Question 2

When the Constitution was drafted, the framers intended that electors would use their own discretion in deciding who would make the best president.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

In the context of the act of moving up the primaries of certain states, which of the following was a fear harbored by many Americans?

Accepted Answer

A) Long-shot candidates would no longer be able to propel themselves into serious contention by doing well in small early-voting states. 
B) There would be insufficient time to conduct invisible primaries. 
C) Media attention and publicity would be compromised for presidential candidates. 
D) Small early-voting states, such as New Hampshire, would have an upper hand over wealthier states. 
E) There would be insufficient time for candidates to raise funds for political campaigns and to gain popularity. 
A) Long-shot candidates would no longer be able to propel themselves into serious contention by doing well in small early-voting states. 
B) There would be insufficient time to conduct invisible primaries. 
C) Media attention and publicity would be compromised for presidential candidates. 
D) Small early-voting states, such as New Hampshire, would have an upper hand over wealthier states. 
E) There would be insufficient time for candidates to raise funds for political campaigns and to gain popularity.

Question 4

The__________is a secret ballot that is prepared, distributed, and counted by government officials at public expense.

Accepted Answer

A) Australian ballot 
B) French ballot 
C) Canadian ballot 
D) British ballot 
E) Butterfly ballot 
A) Australian ballot 
B) French ballot 
C) Canadian ballot 
D) British ballot 
E) Butterfly ballot

Question 5

When the Citizens United decision was handed down, a flood of corporate cash was expected to enter the political system. The ruling did result in more corporate and union spending, but far less than anticipated because__________.

Accepted Answer

A) many companies were reluctant to take stands that might alienate a large number of customers 
B) many companies were running losses as a result of an economic recession 
C) political parties refused to accept money from private corporations and unions 
D) political parties wanted a more reliable source of funds to finance their ongoing political campaigns 
E) political parties used significantly less money for campaigns 
A) many companies were reluctant to take stands that might alienate a large number of customers 
B) many companies were running losses as a result of an economic recession 
C) political parties refused to accept money from private corporations and unions 
D) political parties wanted a more reliable source of funds to finance their ongoing political campaigns 
E) political parties used significantly less money for campaigns

Which of the following best describes soft money?

When the Constitution was drafted, the framers intended that electors would use their own discretion in deciding who would make the best president.

In the context of the act of moving up the primaries of certain states, which of the following was a fear harbored by many Americans?

The__________is a secret ballot that is prepared, distributed, and counted by government officials at public expense.

When the Citizens United decision was handed down, a flood of corporate cash was expected to enter the political system. The ruling did result in more corporate and union spending, but far less than anticipated because__________.

America in the Twenty-First Century

The Constitution

Federalism

Civil Liberties

Civil Rights

Interest Groups

Political Parties

Public Opinion and Voting

Politics and the Media

The Congress

The Presidency

The Bureaucracy

The Judiaciary

Domestic Policy

Foreign Policy

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Exam 9: Campaigns and Elections

Which of the following best describes soft money?

When the Constitution was drafted, the framers intended that electors would use their own discretion in deciding who would make the best president.

In the context of the act of moving up the primaries of certain states, which of the following was a fear harbored by many Americans?

The__________is a secret ballot that is prepared, distributed, and counted by government officials at public expense.

When the Citizens United decision was handed down, a flood of corporate cash was expected to enter the political system. The ruling did result in more corporate and union spending, but far less than anticipated because__________.

America in the Twenty-First Century

The Constitution

Federalism

Civil Liberties

Civil Rights

Interest Groups

Political Parties

Public Opinion and Voting

Politics and the Media

The Congress

The Presidency

The Bureaucracy

The Judiaciary

Domestic Policy

Foreign Policy

Filters