Question 1

Women gained the right to vote with the passage of the __________ Amendment in 1920.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Women gained the right to vote with...

Question 2

What is the scare-off effect,and how does it help incumbents?

Accepted Answer

An ideal response will:
1.Define the sca

Question 3

__________ is voting for candidates of different parties in the same election.

Accepted Answer

The answer of __________ is voting for candidates of different...

Question 4

Why might being civically engaged make you more likely to vote?

Accepted Answer

A)  Civic organizations have mandatory citizenship participation as a condition of membership. 
B)  Civic organizations provide opportunities to learn important skills that are relevant for politics. 
C)  Civic organizations are typically affiliated with one of the political parties. 
D)  Civic organizations require proof of voter registration as a condition of membership. 
A)  Civic organizations have mandatory citizenship participation as a condition of membership. 
B)  Civic organizations provide opportunities to learn important skills that are relevant for politics. 
C)  Civic organizations are typically affiliated with one of the political parties. 
D)  Civic organizations require proof of voter registration as a condition of membership.

Question 5

Describe liberal and conservative ideologies.How does ideology affect the choices voters make?

Accepted Answer

An ideal response will:
1.Discuss how li

Question 6

Presidential __________ refers to the increased probability that congressional candidates of the president's party will also get elected.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Presidential __________ refers to the increased probability...

Question 7

A referendum is a mechanism available in some states for removing a politician from office.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Why has there been a growing use of recall elections in recent years?

Accepted Answer

A)  A new federal law mandates recall elections whenever there are accusations of wrongdoing. 
B)  Investigative journalism has made exposing political corruption easier. 
C)  New technology has made it easier to gather signatures and raise money. 
D)  Politicians are generally more corrupt than they were in the past. 
A)  A new federal law mandates recall elections whenever there are accusations of wrongdoing. 
B)  Investigative journalism has made exposing political corruption easier. 
C)  New technology has made it easier to gather signatures and raise money. 
D)  Politicians are generally more corrupt than they were in the past.

Question 9

If you were a campaign manager trying to target the largest population of likely voters,at which place would you suggest your candidate campaign?

Accepted Answer

A)  at a local employment agency 
B)  at the local senior citizens association 
C)  in an American government class at the local college 
D)  at a nearby Latino cultural festival 
A)  at a local employment agency 
B)  at the local senior citizens association 
C)  in an American government class at the local college 
D)  at a nearby Latino cultural festival

Question 10

What is a mid-term election? What effect can mid-term elections have on the president's party in Congress?

Accepted Answer

An ideal response will:
1.Explain that a

Question 11

A __________ primary is an election in which only a party's registered voters are eligible to participate.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A __________ primary is an election in...

Question 12

What is reapportionment and why is it done? How does it affect presidential politics? Be sure to give specific examples.

Accepted Answer

An ideal response will:
1.Explain that r

Question 13

Describe the caucus system.What are the advantages of this system? What are the disadvantages?

Accepted Answer

An ideal response will:
1.Explain that t

Question 14

The __________ was enacted after the 2000 election to assist states with upgrading their voting equipment.

Accepted Answer

A)  Help America Vote Act 
B)  Management of Elections Act 
C)  Prevent Recounts Act 
D)  Protect Democracy Act 
A)  Help America Vote Act 
B)  Management of Elections Act 
C)  Prevent Recounts Act 
D)  Protect Democracy Act

Question 15

In the United States,the constitutionally authorized mechanism that actually decides who will be president is typically the __________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In the United States,the constitutionally authorized mechanism...

Question 16

The Twelfth Amendment lowered the voting age to eighteen.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

When designing the Electoral College,what were the Framers trying to achieve? What event exposed problems in the original design? What was done to solve these problems? Do any other problems remain?

Accepted Answer

An ideal response will:
1.Explain how th

Question 18

Generally speaking,conservatives favor less government regulation of the economy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

How can the majority party in the state legislature use the redistricting process to help defeat an incumbent of the minority party?

Accepted Answer

A)  It can put a cap on how much money is spent in campaigns. 
B)  It can craft districts that pit an incumbent against another incumbent. 
C)  It can impose term limits for unpopular candidates. 
D)  It necessitates a new and expensive media campaign every two years. 
A)  It can put a cap on how much money is spent in campaigns. 
B)  It can craft districts that pit an incumbent against another incumbent. 
C)  It can impose term limits for unpopular candidates. 
D)  It necessitates a new and expensive media campaign every two years.

Question 20

How can redistricting threaten incumbent members of Congress?

Accepted Answer

A)  It can alter district-based funds from special interest groups. 
B)  It can shift incumbents into a caucus district. 
C)  It can add voters from an area that is less supportive of an incumbent's party. 
D)  It increases the probability of a strong third-party challenger. 
A)  It can alter district-based funds from special interest groups. 
B)  It can shift incumbents into a caucus district. 
C)  It can add voters from an area that is less supportive of an incumbent's party. 
D)  It increases the probability of a strong third-party challenger.

Women gained the right to vote with the passage of the __________ Amendment in 1920.

What is the scare-off effect,and how does it help incumbents?

__________ is voting for candidates of different parties in the same election.

Why might being civically engaged make you more likely to vote?

Describe liberal and conservative ideologies.How does ideology affect the choices voters make?

Presidential __________ refers to the increased probability that congressional candidates of the president's party will also get elected.

A referendum is a mechanism available in some states for removing a politician from office.

Why has there been a growing use of recall elections in recent years?

If you were a campaign manager trying to target the largest population of likely voters,at which place would you suggest your candidate campaign?

What is a mid-term election? What effect can mid-term elections have on the president's party in Congress?

A __________ primary is an election in which only a party's registered voters are eligible to participate.

What is reapportionment and why is it done? How does it affect presidential politics? Be sure to give specific examples.

Describe the caucus system.What are the advantages of this system? What are the disadvantages?

The __________ was enacted after the 2000 election to assist states with upgrading their voting equipment.

In the United States,the constitutionally authorized mechanism that actually decides who will be president is typically the __________.

The Twelfth Amendment lowered the voting age to eighteen.

When designing the Electoral College,what were the Framers trying to achieve? What event exposed problems in the original design? What was done to solve these problems? Do any other problems remain?

Generally speaking,conservatives favor less government regulation of the economy.

How can the majority party in the state legislature use the redistricting process to help defeat an incumbent of the minority party?

How can redistricting threaten incumbent members of Congress?

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

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Exam 12: Elections and Voting

Women gained the right to vote with the passage of the __________ Amendment in 1920.

What is the scare-off effect,and how does it help incumbents?

__________ is voting for candidates of different parties in the same election.

Why might being civically engaged make you more likely to vote?

Describe liberal and conservative ideologies.How does ideology affect the choices voters make?

Presidential __________ refers to the increased probability that congressional candidates of the president's party will also get elected.

A referendum is a mechanism available in some states for removing a politician from office.

Why has there been a growing use of recall elections in recent years?

If you were a campaign manager trying to target the largest population of likely voters,at which place would you suggest your candidate campaign?

What is a mid-term election? What effect can mid-term elections have on the president's party in Congress?

A __________ primary is an election in which only a party's registered voters are eligible to participate.

What is reapportionment and why is it done? How does it affect presidential politics? Be sure to give specific examples.

Describe the caucus system.What are the advantages of this system? What are the disadvantages?

The __________ was enacted after the 2000 election to assist states with upgrading their voting equipment.

In the United States,the constitutionally authorized mechanism that actually decides who will be president is typically the __________.

The Twelfth Amendment lowered the voting age to eighteen.

When designing the Electoral College,what were the Framers trying to achieve? What event exposed problems in the original design? What was done to solve these problems? Do any other problems remain?

Generally speaking,conservatives favor less government regulation of the economy.

How can the majority party in the state legislature use the redistricting process to help defeat an incumbent of the minority party?

How can redistricting threaten incumbent members of Congress?

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