Question 1

Caucuses tend to provide voters with more in-depth information about candidates than do primaries.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Choosing to vote based on a candidate's campaign policy promises is a form of __________ judgment.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Choosing to vote based on a candidate's...

Question 3

A registered Republican can crossover vote for a Democratic presidential candidate in a(n)__________ primary.

Accepted Answer

A)  runoff 
B)  closed 
C)  crossover 
D)  open 
A)  runoff 
B)  closed 
C)  crossover 
D)  open

Question 4

Ticket-splitting has declined in recent years.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The winner of an election may claim to have a __________ to carry out his or her policy agenda.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The winner of an election may claim...

Question 6

Making campaign contributions is a form of __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  conventional participation 
B)  demonstrative participation 
C)  retrospective participation 
D)  unconventional participation 
A)  conventional participation 
B)  demonstrative participation 
C)  retrospective participation 
D)  unconventional participation

Question 7

A(n)__________ is the process by which citizens propose legislation or constitutional amendments through the petition process followed by a popular vote.

Accepted Answer

A)  gerrymander 
B)  initiative 
C)  mandate 
D)  referendum 
A)  gerrymander 
B)  initiative 
C)  mandate 
D)  referendum

Question 8

What is one reason why incumbents have the advantage in elections?

Accepted Answer

A)  Challengers have more time to campaign than do incumbents. 
B)  Each challenger has to petition for inclusion on the ballot, while the incumbent does not. 
C)  Mainstream media outlets are required by law to provide free airtime to incumbents. 
D)  Incumbents have staffers who provide services that help them win reelection. 
A)  Challengers have more time to campaign than do incumbents. 
B)  Each challenger has to petition for inclusion on the ballot, while the incumbent does not. 
C)  Mainstream media outlets are required by law to provide free airtime to incumbents. 
D)  Incumbents have staffers who provide services that help them win reelection.

Question 9

One explanation for low voter turnout in the United States is that the burden of voter registration falls on the government and not on the individual citizen.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Open primaries allow registered voters who are unaffiliated or members of other parties to participate in a party's nomination process.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

If a person wanted to predict your vote,the most powerful piece of information would be your __________.

Accepted Answer

party iden

Question 12

If you wanted to improve voter turnout,which of the following would you suggest?

Accepted Answer

A)  holding elections more frequently 
B)  using earlier registration deadlines 
C)  moving toward a system of national nominating caucuses 
D)  turning Election Day into a national holiday 
A)  holding elections more frequently 
B)  using earlier registration deadlines 
C)  moving toward a system of national nominating caucuses 
D)  turning Election Day into a national holiday

Question 13

Critics of the initiative process argue that ballot measures are often the subject of undue influence by __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  special interest groups 
B)  the will of the people 
C)  a few passionate citizens 
D)  political parties 
A)  special interest groups 
B)  the will of the people 
C)  a few passionate citizens 
D)  political parties

Question 14

If a state wanted to increase its influence in the presidential nomination,what could the state do?

Accepted Answer

A)  use a winner-take-all system 
B)  front-load the primaries 
C)  restrict access to the ballot 
D)  switch to a caucus system 
A)  use a winner-take-all system 
B)  front-load the primaries 
C)  restrict access to the ballot 
D)  switch to a caucus system

Question 15

Voters who select a candidate based on the candidate's policy promises are making __________ judgments.

Accepted Answer

A)  conventional 
B)  unconventional 
C)  prospective 
D)  retrospective 
A)  conventional 
B)  unconventional 
C)  prospective 
D)  retrospective

Question 16

The biggest reason cited by Americans for not voting is forgetfulness.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

How many electoral votes are needed to be elected president?

Accepted Answer

A)  210 
B)  270 
C)  335 
D)  538 
A)  210 
B)  270 
C)  335 
D)  538

Question 18

Why are some people concerned about electronic voting?

Accepted Answer

A)  Electronic voting could increase election costs to the states. 
B)  Electronic voting could increase election fraud. 
C)  Electronic voting could increase the amount of uniformed voters. 
D)  Electronic voting could increase the probability that the poor will vote. 
A)  Electronic voting could increase election costs to the states. 
B)  Electronic voting could increase election fraud. 
C)  Electronic voting could increase the amount of uniformed voters. 
D)  Electronic voting could increase the probability that the poor will vote.

Question 19

Discuss three ways the United States could improve voter turnout.Evaluate which one(s)the United States should enact.

Accepted Answer

An ideal response will:
1.Note that vote

Question 20

What is front-loading,and why would states want to engage in it? What kind of candidate benefits from front-loading?

Accepted Answer

An ideal response will:
1.Define front-l

Caucuses tend to provide voters with more in-depth information about candidates than do primaries.

Choosing to vote based on a candidate's campaign policy promises is a form of __________ judgment.

A registered Republican can crossover vote for a Democratic presidential candidate in a(n)__________ primary.

Ticket-splitting has declined in recent years.

The winner of an election may claim to have a __________ to carry out his or her policy agenda.

Making campaign contributions is a form of __________.

A(n)__________ is the process by which citizens propose legislation or constitutional amendments through the petition process followed by a popular vote.

What is one reason why incumbents have the advantage in elections?

One explanation for low voter turnout in the United States is that the burden of voter registration falls on the government and not on the individual citizen.

Open primaries allow registered voters who are unaffiliated or members of other parties to participate in a party's nomination process.

If a person wanted to predict your vote,the most powerful piece of information would be your __________.

If you wanted to improve voter turnout,which of the following would you suggest?

Critics of the initiative process argue that ballot measures are often the subject of undue influence by __________.

If a state wanted to increase its influence in the presidential nomination,what could the state do?

Voters who select a candidate based on the candidate's policy promises are making __________ judgments.

The biggest reason cited by Americans for not voting is forgetfulness.

How many electoral votes are needed to be elected president?

Why are some people concerned about electronic voting?

Discuss three ways the United States could improve voter turnout.Evaluate which one(s)the United States should enact.

What is front-loading,and why would states want to engage in it? What kind of candidate benefits from front-loading?

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Exam 12: Elections and Voting

Caucuses tend to provide voters with more in-depth information about candidates than do primaries.

Choosing to vote based on a candidate's campaign policy promises is a form of __________ judgment.

A registered Republican can crossover vote for a Democratic presidential candidate in a(n)__________ primary.

Ticket-splitting has declined in recent years.

The winner of an election may claim to have a __________ to carry out his or her policy agenda.

Making campaign contributions is a form of __________.

A(n)__________ is the process by which citizens propose legislation or constitutional amendments through the petition process followed by a popular vote.

What is one reason why incumbents have the advantage in elections?

One explanation for low voter turnout in the United States is that the burden of voter registration falls on the government and not on the individual citizen.

Open primaries allow registered voters who are unaffiliated or members of other parties to participate in a party's nomination process.

If a person wanted to predict your vote,the most powerful piece of information would be your __________.

If you wanted to improve voter turnout,which of the following would you suggest?

Critics of the initiative process argue that ballot measures are often the subject of undue influence by __________.

If a state wanted to increase its influence in the presidential nomination,what could the state do?

Voters who select a candidate based on the candidate's policy promises are making __________ judgments.

The biggest reason cited by Americans for not voting is forgetfulness.

How many electoral votes are needed to be elected president?

Why are some people concerned about electronic voting?

Discuss three ways the United States could improve voter turnout.Evaluate which one(s)the United States should enact.

What is front-loading,and why would states want to engage in it? What kind of candidate benefits from front-loading?

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