Question 1

Which of the following statements concerning the public funding of presidential campaigns is INCORRECT?

Accepted Answer

A)  Federal law requires the presidential candidates from the major parties to use public funding during the general election. 
B)  Many presidential candidates are opting not to accept public funding in order to be free of any spending restrictions. 
C)  Third parties can receive public funding only if they received 5 percent of the vote in the previous presidential election. 
D)  Taxpayers may contribute to the public funding of presidential campaigns, at no cost to themselves, on their federal income tax forms. 
E)  Candidates who accept matching funds may spend no more than $42 million, including matching funds, in their presidential primary campaigns. 
A)  Federal law requires the presidential candidates from the major parties to use public funding during the general election. 
B)  Many presidential candidates are opting not to accept public funding in order to be free of any spending restrictions. 
C)  Third parties can receive public funding only if they received 5 percent of the vote in the previous presidential election. 
D)  Taxpayers may contribute to the public funding of presidential campaigns, at no cost to themselves, on their federal income tax forms. 
E)  Candidates who accept matching funds may spend no more than $42 million, including matching funds, in their presidential primary campaigns.

Question 2

Party activists who are elected to vote at a party's national convention are called ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  incumbents 
B)  delegates 
C)  electors 
D)  nominees 
E)  whips 
A)  incumbents 
B)  delegates 
C)  electors 
D)  nominees 
E)  whips

Question 3

When does public-opinion polling take place during a campaign?

Accepted Answer

A)  at the very beginning 
B)  only toward the end of the campaign 
C)  throughout the entire campaign 
D)  only at the very beginning and the very end of the campaign 
E)  Most campaigns do not use public-opinion polling. 
A)  at the very beginning 
B)  only toward the end of the campaign 
C)  throughout the entire campaign 
D)  only at the very beginning and the very end of the campaign 
E)  Most campaigns do not use public-opinion polling.

Question 4

Why did many members of Congress vote to ban advocacy groups from running ads that mention a candidate's name within 30 days of a primary election and 60 days of a general election?

Accepted Answer

A)  They thought that the ban would eliminate the importance of money in politics. 
B)  They thought that the ban would make the system of American elections more consistent with the campaign requirements specified in the Constitution. 
C)  They thought that the ban would make it less likely for wealthy advocacy groups to flood the media with ads and unfairly influence the outcome of elections. 
D)  They thought that the ban would make it more difficult for opponents to defeat incumbents. 
E)  They thought that the ban would increase the number of people who vote in elections. 
A)  They thought that the ban would eliminate the importance of money in politics. 
B)  They thought that the ban would make the system of American elections more consistent with the campaign requirements specified in the Constitution. 
C)  They thought that the ban would make it less likely for wealthy advocacy groups to flood the media with ads and unfairly influence the outcome of elections. 
D)  They thought that the ban would make it more difficult for opponents to defeat incumbents. 
E)  They thought that the ban would increase the number of people who vote in elections.

Question 5

When American voters support only one party's candidates, they are said to be voting a ________ ticket.

Accepted Answer

A)  dual 
B)  single 
C)  straight 
D)  split 
E)  unity 
A)  dual 
B)  single 
C)  straight 
D)  split 
E)  unity

Question 6

The ________ is the most common electoral system used in general elections in the United States.

Accepted Answer

A)  majority system 
B)  plurality system 
C)  proportional representation system 
D)  gerrymandered system 
E)  referendum 
A)  majority system 
B)  plurality system 
C)  proportional representation system 
D)  gerrymandered system 
E)  referendum

Question 7

Approximately ________ is needed for a candidate to have a reasonable chance of winning a seat in the House of Representatives.

Accepted Answer

A)  $50,000 
B)  $100,000 
C)  $500,000 
D)  $5,000,000 
E)  $10,000,000 
A)  $50,000 
B)  $100,000 
C)  $500,000 
D)  $5,000,000 
E)  $10,000,000

Question 8

The original gerrymander is attributed to ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  Thomas Jefferson 
B)  James Madison 
C)  Alexander Hamilton 
D)  Elbridge Gerry 
E)  George Washington 
A)  Thomas Jefferson 
B)  James Madison 
C)  Alexander Hamilton 
D)  Elbridge Gerry 
E)  George Washington

Question 9

A citizen can currently give no more than ________ per candidate for federal office per election in a given two-year election cycle.

Accepted Answer

A)  $1,000 
B)  $2,600 
C)  $5,000 
D)  $25,000 
E)  $117,500 
A)  $1,000 
B)  $2,600 
C)  $5,000 
D)  $25,000 
E)  $117,500

Question 10

The majority of political action committees represent ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  single-issue advocacy groups 
B)  trial lawyers 
C)  business and professional groups 
D)  Republicans and Democrats 
E)  environmental groups and religious organizations 
A)  single-issue advocacy groups 
B)  trial lawyers 
C)  business and professional groups 
D)  Republicans and Democrats 
E)  environmental groups and religious organizations

Question 11

Generally speaking, a recall effort begins with a ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  petition campaign 
B)  lawsuit 
C)  law passed by the state legislature 
D)  decree by the governor 
E)  law passed by Congress and signed by the president 
A)  petition campaign 
B)  lawsuit 
C)  law passed by the state legislature 
D)  decree by the governor 
E)  law passed by Congress and signed by the president

Question 12

In order for a political party to select a candidate to run in the general election, it holds a(n) ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  primary election 
B)  referendum 
C)  midterm election 
D)  franchise vote 
E)  exploratory committee 
A)  primary election 
B)  referendum 
C)  midterm election 
D)  franchise vote 
E)  exploratory committee

Question 13

Money contributed directly to a political party to be used for voter registration or party building is called ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  graft 
B)  soft money 
C)  a bribe 
D)  hard money 
E)  housekeeping dollars 
A)  graft 
B)  soft money 
C)  a bribe 
D)  hard money 
E)  housekeeping dollars

Question 14

Which of the following statements about campaign spending in House elections is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  The amount of money spent by challengers and incumbents has decreased at the same rate since 1980. 
B)  The amount of money spent by incumbents has decreased since 1980 and has decreased at a much faster rate than the amount spent by challengers. 
C)  The amount of money spent by incumbents has increased since 1980 but has grown at a much slower rate than the amount spent by challengers. 
D)  The amount of money spent by incumbents has increased since 1980 and has grown at a much faster rate than the amount spent by challengers. 
E)  The amount of money spent by incumbents has increased since 1980 and has grown at the same rate as the amount spent by challengers. 
A)  The amount of money spent by challengers and incumbents has decreased at the same rate since 1980. 
B)  The amount of money spent by incumbents has decreased since 1980 and has decreased at a much faster rate than the amount spent by challengers. 
C)  The amount of money spent by incumbents has increased since 1980 but has grown at a much slower rate than the amount spent by challengers. 
D)  The amount of money spent by incumbents has increased since 1980 and has grown at a much faster rate than the amount spent by challengers. 
E)  The amount of money spent by incumbents has increased since 1980 and has grown at the same rate as the amount spent by challengers.

Question 15

Describe the role of money in campaigns. Among other things, explain how money is regulated in the United States and how the Supreme Court justices have interpreted the First Amendment in recent years with regard to campaign finance.

Accepted Answer

The role of money in campaigns is signif

Question 16

Which of the following statements is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A)  Most voters in America use paper ballots. 
B)  The butterfly ballot caused some people to vote for candidates that they did not support in 2000. 
C)  Some of the electoral devices that are used in the United States are prone to error. 
D)  Legislative districts in the United States must conform to the principle of "one person, one vote." 
E)  none of the above 
A)  Most voters in America use paper ballots. 
B)  The butterfly ballot caused some people to vote for candidates that they did not support in 2000. 
C)  Some of the electoral devices that are used in the United States are prone to error. 
D)  Legislative districts in the United States must conform to the principle of "one person, one vote." 
E)  none of the above

Question 17

The ________ is the last example of indirect voting in national elections.

Accepted Answer

A)  referendum 
B)  electoral college 
C)  closed primary 
D)  open primary 
E)  franchise 
A)  referendum 
B)  electoral college 
C)  closed primary 
D)  open primary 
E)  franchise

Question 18

Which of the following statements is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  Positive ads are more effective than negative ads. 
B)  American citizens typically reject negative campaigning. 
C)  both a and b 
D)  Voters tend to learn more from negative ads than positive ads. 
E)  Negative ads are highly counterproductive. 
A)  Positive ads are more effective than negative ads. 
B)  American citizens typically reject negative campaigning. 
C)  both a and b 
D)  Voters tend to learn more from negative ads than positive ads. 
E)  Negative ads are highly counterproductive.

Question 19

A(n) ________ does NOT coincide with a presidential election.

Accepted Answer

A)  closed primary election 
B)  open primary election 
C)  franchise vote 
D)  midterm election 
E)  referendum 
A)  closed primary election 
B)  open primary election 
C)  franchise vote 
D)  midterm election 
E)  referendum

Question 20

A runoff election is likely to occur when

Accepted Answer

A)  there are only two candidates running in the election. 
B)  there are more than two candidates running in the election. 
C)  there is only one candidate running in the election. 
D)  turnout in the election is very high. 
E)  turnout in the election is very low. 
A)  there are only two candidates running in the election. 
B)  there are more than two candidates running in the election. 
C)  there is only one candidate running in the election. 
D)  turnout in the election is very high. 
E)  turnout in the election is very low.

Which of the following statements concerning the public funding of presidential campaigns is INCORRECT?

Party activists who are elected to vote at a party's national convention are called ________.

When does public-opinion polling take place during a campaign?

Why did many members of Congress vote to ban advocacy groups from running ads that mention a candidate's name within 30 days of a primary election and 60 days of a general election?

When American voters support only one party's candidates, they are said to be voting a ________ ticket.

The ________ is the most common electoral system used in general elections in the United States.

Approximately ________ is needed for a candidate to have a reasonable chance of winning a seat in the House of Representatives.

The original gerrymander is attributed to ________.

A citizen can currently give no more than ________ per candidate for federal office per election in a given two-year election cycle.

The majority of political action committees represent ________.

Generally speaking, a recall effort begins with a ________.

In order for a political party to select a candidate to run in the general election, it holds a(n) ________.

Money contributed directly to a political party to be used for voter registration or party building is called ________.

Which of the following statements about campaign spending in House elections is true?

Describe the role of money in campaigns. Among other things, explain how money is regulated in the United States and how the Supreme Court justices have interpreted the First Amendment in recent years with regard to campaign finance.

Which of the following statements is FALSE?

The ________ is the last example of indirect voting in national elections.

Which of the following statements is true?

A(n) ________ does NOT coincide with a presidential election.

A runoff election is likely to occur when

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Exam 10: Campaigns and Elections

Which of the following statements concerning the public funding of presidential campaigns is INCORRECT?

Party activists who are elected to vote at a party's national convention are called ________.

When does public-opinion polling take place during a campaign?

Why did many members of Congress vote to ban advocacy groups from running ads that mention a candidate's name within 30 days of a primary election and 60 days of a general election?

When American voters support only one party's candidates, they are said to be voting a ________ ticket.

The ________ is the most common electoral system used in general elections in the United States.

Approximately ________ is needed for a candidate to have a reasonable chance of winning a seat in the House of Representatives.

The original gerrymander is attributed to ________.

A citizen can currently give no more than ________ per candidate for federal office per election in a given two-year election cycle.

The majority of political action committees represent ________.

Generally speaking, a recall effort begins with a ________.

In order for a political party to select a candidate to run in the general election, it holds a(n) ________.

Money contributed directly to a political party to be used for voter registration or party building is called ________.

Which of the following statements about campaign spending in House elections is true?

Describe the role of money in campaigns. Among other things, explain how money is regulated in the United States and how the Supreme Court justices have interpreted the First Amendment in recent years with regard to campaign finance.

Which of the following statements is FALSE?

The ________ is the last example of indirect voting in national elections.

Which of the following statements is true?

A(n) ________ does NOT coincide with a presidential election.

A runoff election is likely to occur when

American Political Culture

The Founding and the Constitution

Federalism

Civil Liberties

Civil Rights

Public Opinion

The Media

Political Participation and Voting

Political Parties

Groups and Interests

Congress

The Presidency

Bureaucracy in a Democracy

The Federal Courts

Government and the Economy

Social Policy

Foreign Policy and Democracy

Filters