Exam 10: Campaigns and Elections

In contemporary politics, local election campaigns tend to be ________, while statewide elections tend to be ________.

________ occurs when a voter must be registered with a party prior to voting in that party's election.

Before the post-World War II era, dark-horse candidates were most likely to arise at a national convention when

Early presidential primaries and caucuses are more important because they

National elections are held in the United States the first Tuesday of November ________ year(s).

What is a referendum?

Which of the following political officers is/are subject to recall elections?

Partisan loyalty is likely to be highest in the election of ________.

If a citizen votes for a Republican for president and a Democrat for senator, he or she has engaged in ________.

By using donor lists or magazine subscription lists, candidates are able to engage in ________.

A majority system, which is used on a limited basis in the United States, requires that a candidate must win ________ to win an election.

Political scientists call voters' choices that focus on future behavior ________ voting, while those based on past performances are called ________ voting.

"King Caucus" refers to

The themes, issues, and messages that candidates present during a campaign are generally based on

Which of the following politicians was recalled from office?

________ glanced at his watch during a presidential debate, which undoubtedly hurt his presidential campaign.

Which of the following statements is most accurate?

Which of the following is a difference between Democratic and Republican primaries?

The primary responsibility for conducting public elections rests with ________.

Barack Obama won ________ electoral votes in 2012.