Question 1

What is a referendum? Why might a legislator want to call for a referendum?

Accepted Answer

An ideal response will:
1.Define a refer

Question 2

Why would the congressional district plan be easier to implement?

Accepted Answer

A)  It addresses the problem of the incumbency advantage. 
B)  It does not require a constitutional amendment. 
C)  It minimizes the influence of special interest money. 
D)  It reduces the number of states in play. 
A)  It addresses the problem of the incumbency advantage. 
B)  It does not require a constitutional amendment. 
C)  It minimizes the influence of special interest money. 
D)  It reduces the number of states in play.

Question 3

Runoff primaries __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  are unconstitutional 
B)  select the party's nominee 
C)  favor third parties 
D)  politicize primaries 
A)  are unconstitutional 
B)  select the party's nominee 
C)  favor third parties 
D)  politicize primaries

Question 4

What factors influence voter turnout? What are the causes of low voter turnout? Choose a specific group and discuss what could be done to increase voter turnout among members of that group.

Accepted Answer

An ideal response will:
1.Describe the f

Question 5

Using the caucus system to nominate candidates results in more informed voters.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

What is a referendum? Why might a legislator want to call for a referendum?

Why would the congressional district plan be easier to implement?

Runoff primaries __________.

What factors influence voter turnout? What are the causes of low voter turnout? Choose a specific group and discuss what could be done to increase voter turnout among members of that group.

Using the caucus system to nominate candidates results in more informed voters.

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

What is a referendum? Why might a legislator want to call for a referendum?

Why would the congressional district plan be easier to implement?

Runoff primaries __________.

What factors influence voter turnout? What are the causes of low voter turnout? Choose a specific group and discuss what could be done to increase voter turnout among members of that group.

Using the caucus system to nominate candidates results in more informed voters.

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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