Question 1

The motives of parties according to electoral competition theory lead them to

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A)  take clearly distinguished positions. 
B)  take the most popular positions possible. 
C)  appeal to extremist voters. 
D)  spend lots of money mobilizing voters. 
E)  offer changes to economic policy to voters. 
A)  take clearly distinguished positions. 
B)  take the most popular positions possible. 
C)  appeal to extremist voters. 
D)  spend lots of money mobilizing voters. 
E)  offer changes to economic policy to voters.

Question 2

Political equality and popular sovereignty in the United States could certainly be increased if voting were made easier.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

The direct election of senators was not achieved until

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A)  1892. 
B)  1913. 
C)  1929. 
D)  1860. 
E)  1865. 
A)  1892. 
B)  1913. 
C)  1929. 
D)  1860. 
E)  1865.

Question 4

Which of the following groups is most likely to vote?

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A)  65- to 74-year-olds 
B)  the unemployed 
C)  Hispanics 
D)  18- to 20-year-olds 
E)  high school graduates 
A)  65- to 74-year-olds 
B)  the unemployed 
C)  Hispanics 
D)  18- to 20-year-olds 
E)  high school graduates

Question 5

Suffrage and franchise

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A)  both refer to the right or ability to vote. 
B)  differ in that the former refers to social movements and the latter refers to established political power. 
C)  differ in that the former refers to voting and the latter refers to running for political office. 
D)  differ in that the former refers to dictatorship and the latter refers to democracy. 
E)  both refer to the tendency to turnout to vote. 
A)  both refer to the right or ability to vote. 
B)  differ in that the former refers to social movements and the latter refers to established political power. 
C)  differ in that the former refers to voting and the latter refers to running for political office. 
D)  differ in that the former refers to dictatorship and the latter refers to democracy. 
E)  both refer to the tendency to turnout to vote.

Question 6

The presidency in recent years has been monopolized by former

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A)  movie stars. 
B)  governors and vice-presidents. 
C)  military leaders. 
D)  congresspersons. 
E)  senators. 
A)  movie stars. 
B)  governors and vice-presidents. 
C)  military leaders. 
D)  congresspersons. 
E)  senators.

Question 7

According to Figure 10.2,

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A)  overall voter turnout was at its lowest point in the 1970s. 
B)  the twentieth century witnessed higher voter turnout than the nineteenth century. 
C)  turnout reached its overall high point in the 1950s. 
D)  there has been an overall decline in voter turnout since the beginning of the nation. 
E)  turnout has declined overall since its zenith in the mid-1800s. 
A)  overall voter turnout was at its lowest point in the 1970s. 
B)  the twentieth century witnessed higher voter turnout than the nineteenth century. 
C)  turnout reached its overall high point in the 1950s. 
D)  there has been an overall decline in voter turnout since the beginning of the nation. 
E)  turnout has declined overall since its zenith in the mid-1800s.

Question 8

Which of the following is NOT an example of conventional participation?

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A) writing a letter to a member of Congress 
B)  organizing a boycott 
C)  voting 
D)  volunteering for a campaign 
E)  contributing money to a campaign 
A) writing a letter to a member of Congress 
B)  organizing a boycott 
C)  voting 
D)  volunteering for a campaign 
E)  contributing money to a campaign

Question 9

Discuss trends in voter turnout over time. When was it at its highest and lowest? What does it look like today? Why?

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Voter turnout has fluctuated over time,

Question 10

It is especially important for a presidential candidate to establish momentum in the race for the presidency. One of the best ways to accomplish this task is to

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A)  gain the support of the AFL-CIO. 
B)  win early primaries and caucuses. 
C)  get the support of a majority of the members of Congress. 
D)  win the electoral college. 
E)  garner a substantial number of endorsements. 
A)  gain the support of the AFL-CIO. 
B)  win early primaries and caucuses. 
C)  get the support of a majority of the members of Congress. 
D)  win the electoral college. 
E)  garner a substantial number of endorsements.

Question 11

The key idea with electoral competition theories is that both parties, competing for votes, tend to take policy stands near the ________ of public opinion.

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The answer of The key idea with electoral competition theories...

Question 12

Political action committees (PACs) are the same thing as 527s.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Prospective voting models assess how voters decide based on past performance.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Which of the following is NOT required for the responsible party model of voting to work?

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A)  The two parties must be cohesive and unified. 
B)  The parties must take clear policy positions that differ significantly from the other party's position. 
C)  Presidents must work together with Congress. 
D)  The winning party must do what it says it would do. 
E)  Citizens must clearly understand each of the party's positions. 
A)  The two parties must be cohesive and unified. 
B)  The parties must take clear policy positions that differ significantly from the other party's position. 
C)  Presidents must work together with Congress. 
D)  The winning party must do what it says it would do. 
E)  Citizens must clearly understand each of the party's positions.

Question 15

How are American elections different from elections in most other democracies?

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A)  The U.S. has fewer elections. 
B)  American elections are combined and dependent on each other. 
C)  Most Americans are determined by a "first past the post" system 
D)  Most Americans tend to vote. 
E)  all of the above 
A)  The U.S. has fewer elections. 
B)  American elections are combined and dependent on each other. 
C)  Most Americans are determined by a "first past the post" system 
D)  Most Americans tend to vote. 
E)  all of the above

Question 16

The concept of a "normal vote" seems to be true with respect to

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A)  nonpartisan elections in American cities. 
B)  eleven of the past presidential elections. 
C)  national congressional elections. 
D)  the election of federal judges. 
E)  the level of competition in an election. 
A)  nonpartisan elections in American cities. 
B)  eleven of the past presidential elections. 
C)  national congressional elections. 
D)  the election of federal judges. 
E)  the level of competition in an election.

Question 17

Which of the following is NOT cited as a cause for low voter turnout?

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A)  difficulties in registration 
B)  alienation of the public about politics 
C)  a high level of political efficacy on the part of voters 
D)  lack of mobilization of voters by the parties 
E)  all of the above 
A)  difficulties in registration 
B)  alienation of the public about politics 
C)  a high level of political efficacy on the part of voters 
D)  lack of mobilization of voters by the parties 
E)  all of the above

Question 18

What are two major criticisms the authors of The Struggle for Democracy level at the Florida "Recount"? Why might the recount have been flawed?

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The two major criticisms the authors of

Question 19

What are "superdelegates?"

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A)  members of Congress or local officials who supplement the Democrats' popularly elected delegates 
B)  delegates who have paid the maximum contribution rate to a particular candidate 
C)  members of Congress who replace elected Republican delegates on particular issues that are relevant to their office 
D)  delegates who have served for a period of more than ten years 
E)  delegates who have previously held office 
A)  members of Congress or local officials who supplement the Democrats' popularly elected delegates 
B)  delegates who have paid the maximum contribution rate to a particular candidate 
C)  members of Congress who replace elected Republican delegates on particular issues that are relevant to their office 
D)  delegates who have served for a period of more than ten years 
E)  delegates who have previously held office

Question 20

What is the relationship between presidential nomination politics and democracy?

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The nomination process is fairly good at

The motives of parties according to electoral competition theory lead them to

Political equality and popular sovereignty in the United States could certainly be increased if voting were made easier.

The direct election of senators was not achieved until

Which of the following groups is most likely to vote?

Suffrage and franchise

The presidency in recent years has been monopolized by former

According to Figure 10.2,

Which of the following is NOT an example of conventional participation?

Discuss trends in voter turnout over time. When was it at its highest and lowest? What does it look like today? Why?

It is especially important for a presidential candidate to establish momentum in the race for the presidency. One of the best ways to accomplish this task is to

The key idea with electoral competition theories is that both parties, competing for votes, tend to take policy stands near the ________ of public opinion.

Political action committees (PACs) are the same thing as 527s.

Prospective voting models assess how voters decide based on past performance.

Which of the following is NOT required for the responsible party model of voting to work?

How are American elections different from elections in most other democracies?

The concept of a "normal vote" seems to be true with respect to

Which of the following is NOT cited as a cause for low voter turnout?

What are two major criticisms the authors of The Struggle for Democracy level at the Florida "Recount"? Why might the recount have been flawed?

What are "superdelegates?"

What is the relationship between presidential nomination politics and democracy?

Democracy and American Politics

The Constitution

Federalism States and Nations

Structural Foundations of the American Government

Public Opinion

News Media

Interest Groups and Business Corporations

Social Movements

Political Parties

Congress

The President

The Executive Branch

The Courts

Freedom: the Struggle for Civil Liberties

Civil Rights: the Struggle for Political Equality

The Budget and Economic Policies

Social Safety Nets

Foreign Policy and National Defense

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Exam 10: Participation Voting, and Elections

The motives of parties according to electoral competition theory lead them to

Political equality and popular sovereignty in the United States could certainly be increased if voting were made easier.

The direct election of senators was not achieved until

Which of the following groups is most likely to vote?

Suffrage and franchise

The presidency in recent years has been monopolized by former

According to Figure 10.2,

Which of the following is NOT an example of conventional participation?

Discuss trends in voter turnout over time. When was it at its highest and lowest? What does it look like today? Why?

It is especially important for a presidential candidate to establish momentum in the race for the presidency. One of the best ways to accomplish this task is to

The key idea with electoral competition theories is that both parties, competing for votes, tend to take policy stands near the ________ of public opinion.

Political action committees (PACs) are the same thing as 527s.

Prospective voting models assess how voters decide based on past performance.

Which of the following is NOT required for the responsible party model of voting to work?

How are American elections different from elections in most other democracies?

The concept of a "normal vote" seems to be true with respect to

Which of the following is NOT cited as a cause for low voter turnout?

What are two major criticisms the authors of The Struggle for Democracy level at the Florida "Recount"? Why might the recount have been flawed?

What are "superdelegates?"

What is the relationship between presidential nomination politics and democracy?

Democracy and American Politics

The Constitution

Federalism States and Nations

Structural Foundations of the American Government

Public Opinion

News Media

Interest Groups and Business Corporations

Social Movements

Political Parties

Congress

The President

The Executive Branch

The Courts

Freedom: the Struggle for Civil Liberties

Civil Rights: the Struggle for Political Equality

The Budget and Economic Policies

Social Safety Nets

Foreign Policy and National Defense

Filters