Question 1

Which state generally has the most disproportionate influence on the presidential nomination process?

Accepted Answer

A)  California 
B)  Texas 
C)  Utah 
D)  New Hampshire 
E)  Pennsylvania 
A)  California 
B)  Texas 
C)  Utah 
D)  New Hampshire 
E)  Pennsylvania

Question 2

Why is a complex ballot problematic for voters?

Accepted Answer

An ideal response will:
1. Exp

Question 3

The campaign of Jimmy Carter in 1980 was hurt by __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  the perception that he was a cold fish 
B)  the personal warmth of his opponent, Walter Mondale 
C)  the poor state of the economy in that year 
D)  unhappiness about American hostages in Iran 
E)  the expensive and long-drawn-out war in Afghanistan 
A)  the perception that he was a cold fish 
B)  the personal warmth of his opponent, Walter Mondale 
C)  the poor state of the economy in that year 
D)  unhappiness about American hostages in Iran 
E)  the expensive and long-drawn-out war in Afghanistan

Question 4

Statewide elections in which voters choose delegates to the national party conventions are __________ elections.

Accepted Answer

A)  caucus 
B)  basic 
C)  primary 
D)  first 
E)  runoff 
A)  caucus 
B)  basic 
C)  primary 
D)  first 
E)  runoff

Question 5

Compare the way the executive branch of government is elected in the United States to the way it is elected in England.

Accepted Answer

An ideal response will:
1. Indicate that

Question 6

Under the electoral competition theory, which of the following candidates is most likely to win?

Accepted Answer

A)  someone with extreme liberal positions 
B)  someone with moderate liberal positions 
C)  someone whose opinions are similar to the median voter 
D)  someone with extreme conservative positions 
E)  someone who is apolitical 
A)  someone with extreme liberal positions 
B)  someone with moderate liberal positions 
C)  someone whose opinions are similar to the median voter 
D)  someone with extreme conservative positions 
E)  someone who is apolitical

Question 7

The United States has more elections than any other democracy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

What are the potential problems associated with the retrospective voting model?

Accepted Answer

An ideal response will:
1. Discuss how r

Question 9

It has been suggested that the turmoil in Chicago during the Democratic nominating convention in 1968 cost the Democratic candidate, __________, the election.

Accepted Answer

The answer of It has been suggested that the turmoil...

Question 10

For a presidential candidate, why is it especially important to win the Iowa caucuses and the New Hampshire primary?

Accepted Answer

A)  Winning these states can benefit your campaign without costing too much money. 
B)  The convention winner is determined by who wins the most states, so a small state victory is just as beneficial as winning California or Texas. 
C)  It is important to win in these heavily conservative states because potential contributors donate more to conservative candidates. 
D)  These two states enjoy a disproportionate share of wealthy voters who are able to bankroll your campaign if you win. 
E)  Winning in these early states builds momentum. 
A)  Winning these states can benefit your campaign without costing too much money. 
B)  The convention winner is determined by who wins the most states, so a small state victory is just as beneficial as winning California or Texas. 
C)  It is important to win in these heavily conservative states because potential contributors donate more to conservative candidates. 
D)  These two states enjoy a disproportionate share of wealthy voters who are able to bankroll your campaign if you win. 
E)  Winning in these early states builds momentum.

Question 11

Nonprofit entities that can accept unlimited amounts in donations from corporations, unions, groups, and individuals are called __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  PACs 
B)  Super PACs 
C)  Moving On organizations 
D)  501s 
E)  409s 
A)  PACs 
B)  Super PACs 
C)  Moving On organizations 
D)  501s 
E)  409s

Question 12

When Americans vote for a presidential candidate whose name appears on the ballot, they are actually voting for a slate of __________ in their state.

Accepted Answer

The answer of When Americans vote for a presidential candidate...

Question 13

Referenda are measures placed on ballots by __________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Referenda are measures placed on ballots by...

Question 14

In order for an election to be __________, there must be a high level of voter participation.

Accepted Answer

A)  democratic 
B)  national news 
C)  expensive 
D)  contested 
E)  final 
A)  democratic 
B)  national news 
C)  expensive 
D)  contested 
E)  final

Question 15

The United States fills about 500,000 offices through elections.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

In 2010, the gap between the number of black and white voters was __________ compared with other presidential election cycles.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In 2010, the gap between the number...

Question 17

Which of the following is one aspect of the current U. S. electorate that would likely come as a surprise to the framers of the original U. S. Constitution?

Accepted Answer

A)  White men can vote. 
B)  Members of the Senate are elected by state legislatures. 
C)  The Electoral College plays a role in the presidential election. 
D)  An 18-year-old woman can vote. 
E)  Political leaders have no need to be responsible and responsive to the people. 
A)  White men can vote. 
B)  Members of the Senate are elected by state legislatures. 
C)  The Electoral College plays a role in the presidential election. 
D)  An 18-year-old woman can vote. 
E)  Political leaders have no need to be responsible and responsive to the people.

Question 18

As a campaign manager, how would you view the use of attack ads?

Accepted Answer

A)  Attack ads are very hard to counter, and there is no down side to using them, so full steam ahead. 
B)  Even though they are widely criticized, they are often effective and increase voter interest, so you would probably consider airing at least one. 
C)  It is always best to take the moral high ground, so you should never indulge in negative advertising. 
D)  Attack ads have been proven never to work, so you won't be wasting your money on them. 
E)  You would save the attack ads for markets where you are already confident of getting votes. 
A)  Attack ads are very hard to counter, and there is no down side to using them, so full steam ahead. 
B)  Even though they are widely criticized, they are often effective and increase voter interest, so you would probably consider airing at least one. 
C)  It is always best to take the moral high ground, so you should never indulge in negative advertising. 
D)  Attack ads have been proven never to work, so you won't be wasting your money on them. 
E)  You would save the attack ads for markets where you are already confident of getting votes.

Question 19

Before 1800, presidential electors for the Electoral College were chosen by __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  popular vote 
B)  the political parties 
C)  the state legislatures 
D)  Congress 
E)  the sitting President 
A)  popular vote 
B)  the political parties 
C)  the state legislatures 
D)  Congress 
E)  the sitting President

Question 20

__________ are procedures by which state laws or constitutional amendments proposed by the legislature are submitted to the voters.

Accepted Answer

A)  Initiatives 
B)  Referenda 
C)  Objectives 
D)  Memoranda 
E)  Legislative goals 
A)  Initiatives 
B)  Referenda 
C)  Objectives 
D)  Memoranda 
E)  Legislative goals

Which state generally has the most disproportionate influence on the presidential nomination process?

Why is a complex ballot problematic for voters?

The campaign of Jimmy Carter in 1980 was hurt by __________.

Statewide elections in which voters choose delegates to the national party conventions are __________ elections.

Compare the way the executive branch of government is elected in the United States to the way it is elected in England.

Under the electoral competition theory, which of the following candidates is most likely to win?

The United States has more elections than any other democracy.

What are the potential problems associated with the retrospective voting model?

It has been suggested that the turmoil in Chicago during the Democratic nominating convention in 1968 cost the Democratic candidate, __________, the election.

For a presidential candidate, why is it especially important to win the Iowa caucuses and the New Hampshire primary?

Nonprofit entities that can accept unlimited amounts in donations from corporations, unions, groups, and individuals are called __________.

When Americans vote for a presidential candidate whose name appears on the ballot, they are actually voting for a slate of __________ in their state.

Referenda are measures placed on ballots by __________.

In order for an election to be __________, there must be a high level of voter participation.

The United States fills about 500,000 offices through elections.

In 2010, the gap between the number of black and white voters was __________ compared with other presidential election cycles.

Which of the following is one aspect of the current U. S. electorate that would likely come as a surprise to the framers of the original U. S. Constitution?

As a campaign manager, how would you view the use of attack ads?

Before 1800, presidential electors for the Electoral College were chosen by __________.

__________ are procedures by which state laws or constitutional amendments proposed by the legislature are submitted to the voters.

Democracy and American Politics

The Constitution

Federalism: States and Nation

The Structural Foundations of American Government and Politics

Public Opinion

The News Media

Interest Groups and Business Organizations

Social Movements

Political Parties

Congress

The Presidency

The Executive Branch

The Courts

Civil Liberties: the Struggle for Freedom

Civil Rights: the Struggle for Political Equality

Domestic Policies

Foreign Policy and National Defense

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Exam 10: Voting, Campaigns, and Elections

Which state generally has the most disproportionate influence on the presidential nomination process?

Why is a complex ballot problematic for voters?

The campaign of Jimmy Carter in 1980 was hurt by __________.

Statewide elections in which voters choose delegates to the national party conventions are __________ elections.

Compare the way the executive branch of government is elected in the United States to the way it is elected in England.

Under the electoral competition theory, which of the following candidates is most likely to win?

The United States has more elections than any other democracy.

What are the potential problems associated with the retrospective voting model?

It has been suggested that the turmoil in Chicago during the Democratic nominating convention in 1968 cost the Democratic candidate, __________, the election.

For a presidential candidate, why is it especially important to win the Iowa caucuses and the New Hampshire primary?

Nonprofit entities that can accept unlimited amounts in donations from corporations, unions, groups, and individuals are called __________.

When Americans vote for a presidential candidate whose name appears on the ballot, they are actually voting for a slate of __________ in their state.

Referenda are measures placed on ballots by __________.

In order for an election to be __________, there must be a high level of voter participation.

The United States fills about 500,000 offices through elections.

In 2010, the gap between the number of black and white voters was __________ compared with other presidential election cycles.

Which of the following is one aspect of the current U. S. electorate that would likely come as a surprise to the framers of the original U. S. Constitution?

As a campaign manager, how would you view the use of attack ads?

Before 1800, presidential electors for the Electoral College were chosen by __________.

__________ are procedures by which state laws or constitutional amendments proposed by the legislature are submitted to the voters.

Democracy and American Politics

The Constitution

Federalism: States and Nation

The Structural Foundations of American Government and Politics

Public Opinion

The News Media

Interest Groups and Business Organizations

Social Movements

Political Parties

Congress

The Presidency

The Executive Branch

The Courts

Civil Liberties: the Struggle for Freedom

Civil Rights: the Struggle for Political Equality

Domestic Policies

Foreign Policy and National Defense

Filters