Question 1

If you are competing for your party's nomination for the U.S.House of Representatives,you must first participate in a(n)__________ election.

Accepted Answer

A)  initiative 
B)  caucus 
C)  primary election 
D)  referendum election 
A)  initiative 
B)  caucus 
C)  primary election 
D)  referendum election

Question 2

Congressional incumbents tend to have a low chance of reelection.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

The __________ is the difference in voting choices between men and women.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The __________ is the difference in voting...

Question 4

What is front-loading?

Accepted Answer

A)  the tendency to donate money to the first candidates who enter a presidential race 
B)  the tendency of major media outlets to call states early in presidential elections 
C)  the tendency of voters to use early or absentee voting 
D)  the tendency of states to choose an early date on the nomination calendar 
A)  the tendency to donate money to the first candidates who enter a presidential race 
B)  the tendency of major media outlets to call states early in presidential elections 
C)  the tendency of voters to use early or absentee voting 
D)  the tendency of states to choose an early date on the nomination calendar

Question 5

Millions of Americans participate in American politics in ways beyond voting.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

How do elections aid democracy?

Accepted Answer

A)  They advance special interest agendas. 
B)  They enhance the influence of the judiciary. 
C)  They confer legitimacy on government. 
D)  They limit popular sovereignty. 
A)  They advance special interest agendas. 
B)  They enhance the influence of the judiciary. 
C)  They confer legitimacy on government. 
D)  They limit popular sovereignty.

Question 7

Women are more likely to vote for Democrats than for Republicans.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Which of the following is true about young citizens?

Accepted Answer

A)  Young citizens are more likely to vote in mid-term elections than in presidential elections. 
B)  Young citizens are less likely to vote. 
C)  Young citizens are more likely to vote for Republican candidates than for Democratic candidates. 
D)  Young citizens are more likely to front-load. 
A)  Young citizens are more likely to vote in mid-term elections than in presidential elections. 
B)  Young citizens are less likely to vote. 
C)  Young citizens are more likely to vote for Republican candidates than for Democratic candidates. 
D)  Young citizens are more likely to front-load.

Question 9

Boycotting and picketing are examples of __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  illegal political participation 
B)  civil disobedience 
C)  radical political participation 
D)  unconventional political participation 
A)  illegal political participation 
B)  civil disobedience 
C)  radical political participation 
D)  unconventional political participation

Question 10

Democrats no longer use the winner-take-all primary because __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  it cost too much to implement 
B)  it increased the influence of special interests 
C)  it was generally less representative 
D)  it made the nomination process too lengthy 
A)  it cost too much to implement 
B)  it increased the influence of special interests 
C)  it was generally less representative 
D)  it made the nomination process too lengthy

Question 11

The ability of an office holder to avoid challenges from quality challengers is known as the __________ effect.

Accepted Answer

A)  minimax regret 
B)  log rolling 
C)  run-off effect 
D)  scare-off effect 
A)  minimax regret 
B)  log rolling 
C)  run-off effect 
D)  scare-off effect

Question 12

Modern American political liberals generally believe that __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  the government should provide social programs 
B)  a lower tax rate stimulates the economy 
C)  charities are more effective than government programs 
D)  government is a necessary evil 
A)  the government should provide social programs 
B)  a lower tax rate stimulates the economy 
C)  charities are more effective than government programs 
D)  government is a necessary evil

Question 13

Women support the average Democrat __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  about 15 percent less than do men 
B)  5 to 7 percent less than do men 
C)  5 to 7 percent more than do men 
D)  about 15 percent more than do men 
A)  about 15 percent less than do men 
B)  5 to 7 percent less than do men 
C)  5 to 7 percent more than do men 
D)  about 15 percent more than do men

Question 14

Roughly what percentage of Americans rarely or never vote?

Accepted Answer

A)  5 percent 
B)  12 percent 
C)  35 percent 
D)  50 percent 
A)  5 percent 
B)  12 percent 
C)  35 percent 
D)  50 percent

Question 15

Which amendment to the U.S.Constitution lowered the voting age to eighteen?

Accepted Answer

A)  Thirteenth 
B)  Fifteenth 
C)  Nineteenth 
D)  Twenty-Sixth 
A)  Thirteenth 
B)  Fifteenth 
C)  Nineteenth 
D)  Twenty-Sixth

Question 16

A referendum is a mechanism allowing voters to enact public policy directly.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Which of the following do some consider to be a problem with the Electoral College?

Accepted Answer

A)  Career politicians have a natural advantage over outsiders. 
B)  It favors Democrats over Republicans. 
C)  It is inconsistent with the intentions of the Framers. 
D)  The winner of a popular vote can still fail to be elected. 
A)  Career politicians have a natural advantage over outsiders. 
B)  It favors Democrats over Republicans. 
C)  It is inconsistent with the intentions of the Framers. 
D)  The winner of a popular vote can still fail to be elected.

Question 18

Which of the following is a criticism of early voting?

Accepted Answer

A)  It allows for more special interest influence. 
B)  It decreases the importance of campaigns. 
C)  It increases the potential for voter fraud. 
D)  It leads to front-loading. 
A)  It allows for more special interest influence. 
B)  It decreases the importance of campaigns. 
C)  It increases the potential for voter fraud. 
D)  It leads to front-loading.

Question 19

Differentiate between conventional forms of political participation and unconventional forms of participation.

Accepted Answer

An ideal response will:
1.Explain that c

Question 20

If you wanted to have the most informed voters during a party nomination,you would use which nomination system?

Accepted Answer

A)  caucuses 
B)  primaries 
C)  proportional representation 
D)  winner-take-all 
A)  caucuses 
B)  primaries 
C)  proportional representation 
D)  winner-take-all

If you are competing for your party's nomination for the U.S.House of Representatives,you must first participate in a(n)__________ election.

Congressional incumbents tend to have a low chance of reelection.

The __________ is the difference in voting choices between men and women.

What is front-loading?

Millions of Americans participate in American politics in ways beyond voting.

How do elections aid democracy?

Women are more likely to vote for Democrats than for Republicans.

Which of the following is true about young citizens?

Boycotting and picketing are examples of __________.

Democrats no longer use the winner-take-all primary because __________.

The ability of an office holder to avoid challenges from quality challengers is known as the __________ effect.

Modern American political liberals generally believe that __________.

Women support the average Democrat __________.

Roughly what percentage of Americans rarely or never vote?

Which amendment to the U.S.Constitution lowered the voting age to eighteen?

A referendum is a mechanism allowing voters to enact public policy directly.

Which of the following do some consider to be a problem with the Electoral College?

Which of the following is a criticism of early voting?

Differentiate between conventional forms of political participation and unconventional forms of participation.

If you wanted to have the most informed voters during a party nomination,you would use which nomination system?

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Exam 12: Elections and Voting

If you are competing for your party's nomination for the U.S.House of Representatives,you must first participate in a(n)__________ election.

Congressional incumbents tend to have a low chance of reelection.

The __________ is the difference in voting choices between men and women.

What is front-loading?

Millions of Americans participate in American politics in ways beyond voting.

How do elections aid democracy?

Women are more likely to vote for Democrats than for Republicans.

Which of the following is true about young citizens?

Boycotting and picketing are examples of __________.

Democrats no longer use the winner-take-all primary because __________.

The ability of an office holder to avoid challenges from quality challengers is known as the __________ effect.

Modern American political liberals generally believe that __________.

Women support the average Democrat __________.

Roughly what percentage of Americans rarely or never vote?

Which amendment to the U.S.Constitution lowered the voting age to eighteen?

A referendum is a mechanism allowing voters to enact public policy directly.

Which of the following do some consider to be a problem with the Electoral College?

Which of the following is a criticism of early voting?

Differentiate between conventional forms of political participation and unconventional forms of participation.

If you wanted to have the most informed voters during a party nomination,you would use which nomination system?

American Government: Roots, context, and Culture

The Constitution

The Federal System

Civil Liberties

Civil Rights

Congress

The Presidency

The Executive Branch and the Federal Bureaucracy

The Judiciary

Public Opinion and Political Socialization

Political Parties

The Campaign Process

The News Media

Interest Groups

Domestic Policy

Economic Policy

Foreign and Defense Policy

Filters