Exam 12: Elections and Voting

The winners of elections often believe that they have a(n)__________,which is a command,indicated by an electorate's votes,for the newly elected officials to carry out a party platform or policy agenda.

When a citizen votes for candidates from different parties in the same election,he or she is __________.

Jews are the most cohesive religious group when it comes to voting.

A party might be reluctant to use proportional representation primaries because they __________.

Which is a potential problem with online voting?

When is the initiative process the most useful?

How does the voting behavior of Protestants differ from those of other religious faiths? To what extent is faith an accurate predictor of voting habits?

Which of the following reasons do voters most often give for not voting?

What Electoral College practice did the Twelfth Amendment replace?

Which of the following best describes the relationship between income and vote choice?

What are advantages and disadvantages of the winner-take-all primary? Which party allows winner-take-all primaries?

What are the effects of a college education on a citizen's voting choices?

According to political scientists,which of the following has historically been the most successful mobilizer of Americans to vote?

Prospective judgment is typically based on __________.

The Electoral College system favors __________.

Which of the following religious groups maintains the most consistent voting pattern?

How do most citizens in Washington and Oregon vote?

The United States typically holds twice as many elections as other Western democracies.

Which of the following contributes to the incumbency advantage?

Think about the upcoming election cycle.What is the likelihood that you will vote? Which party are you most likely to vote for? Drawing upon the factors discussed in the book,which ones are most relevant in assessing your own feelings toward voting and participation,and why?