Exam 9: Campaigns and Elections

According to some lawyers, a 501(C) 4 organization could make limited contributions directly to a candidate's campaign:

Elena Coolidge has announced her bid for president. Prior to the announcement, in an attempt to secure her nomination for president, she had appeared on several news channels, visited schools and universities across the country, and built relationships with eminent political personalities. She also started an education fund to raise money for underprivileged children. Elena Coolidge's efforts to unofficially secure a nomination can be termed as _____.

Which of the following statements is true of a special election?

A closed primary differs from an open primary in that:

By the end of George Washington's eight years in office, political divisions among the nation's leaders had solidified into political parties. One such political party was _____.

Prior to the presidential elections in 2016, the Republican primary winner Donald J. Trump had successfully established himself as a(n) _____.

Electors are selected during each presidential election year by _____.

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?

When e-mail fund-raising was newly introduced, one of the problems faced was that:

_____ are representatives from each political party who are allowed to monitor voting places to make sure that the election is run fairly.

A general election is a regularly scheduled election to choose _________. A) mayors B) senators C) governors D) sheriffs

Ramsey Jordan, a renowned scientist, decides to run for president. He knows that he lacks popular support and hence has a meeting with his campaign manager to discuss the strategies that can help him gain support. Jordan's campaign manager advises him to reach out to voters who are scientifically inclined by using a tailored message, highlighting his credentials in the field of science and also his vision. In this case, to reach out to specific voters, Jordan should engage in _____.

In the context of a presidential campaign organization, which of the following is a function of a media consultant?

The _____ evaluates the claims of national party convention delegates to be the legitimate representatives of their states.

One way to skirt the rules described in the Federal Election Campaign Act was to contribute to candidates instead of political parties.

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 _________. 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

Which of the following is true of primary elections?

At least half of the budget for a major political campaign is consumed by television advertising.

Unlike special elections, general elections are held _____.

To cast ballots in the electoral college