Exam 10: Campaigns and Elections

When states vie for influence by holding their nominating processes earlier, it is called ________.

Most European nations utilize a ________.

Which three types of factors influence the decisions of voters at the polls?

During the earliest years of the United States, who nominated the candidates for president?

Primary elections were introduced by

What is the first step in running for president?

The Supreme Court justices ruled that the government could not restrict independent expenditures by corporations or unions to political campaigns in ________.

When do incumbents have difficulty securing supporters and contributors?

For the presidential primaries, most but not all state parties use what type of election?

The boundaries of legislative districts in the United States are to be redrawn every ________ years.

A(n) ________ is a media format in which candidates meet with ordinary citizens, without the input of journalists or commentators.

Spot advertisements are useful because they

________ was a dark-horse nominee for president.

________ occurs when a citizen votes for a candidate because he or she approves of the candidate's past record.

________ was NOT a Republican candidate for president in 2012.

Which party has reserved slots at the national convention for elected super-delegates?

Politicians attempt to "balance the ticket" with members of many important groups because

When candidates for office sponsor hearings, undertake inspection tours of disaster areas, or meet with foreign dignitaries, the form of publicity they receive is called ________.

Which of the following states was considered a toss-up in the 2012 presidential election?

Before the 1890s, who was responsible for printing election ballots?