Question 1

How was voter turnout essential to the outcome of the 2012 U.S.presidential election?

Accepted Answer

A) Republicans boosted the participation rates of their traditional voters and pushed voter registration for those favorably disposed to the Republican Party,while the Democrats paid less attention to grassroots work,concentrating instead on television advertising. 
B) Democrats boosted the participation rates of their traditional voters and pushed voter registration for those favorably disposed to the Democratic Party,while the Republicans paid less attention to grassroots work,concentrating instead on television advertising. 
C) Democrats boosted the participation rates of their traditional voters,while the Republicans pushed voter registration for those favorably disposed to their party and concentrated on television advertising. 
D) Democrats boosted the participation rates of their traditional voters and TV advertising,while the Republicans concentrated on grassroots efforts. 
A) Republicans boosted the participation rates of their traditional voters and pushed voter registration for those favorably disposed to the Republican Party,while the Democrats paid less attention to grassroots work,concentrating instead on television advertising. 
B) Democrats boosted the participation rates of their traditional voters and pushed voter registration for those favorably disposed to the Democratic Party,while the Republicans paid less attention to grassroots work,concentrating instead on television advertising. 
C) Democrats boosted the participation rates of their traditional voters,while the Republicans pushed voter registration for those favorably disposed to their party and concentrated on television advertising. 
D) Democrats boosted the participation rates of their traditional voters and TV advertising,while the Republicans concentrated on grassroots efforts.

Question 2

Voter turnout in the United States is traditionally higher than in European countries such as Sweden,Germany,and Italy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

According to postmaterialism theory,a person with a higher level of education will not necessarily be more likely to vote.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

The Electoral College does not necessarily guarantee that the winner of the national popular vote wins the election.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Which of the following would you expect to see in a country with routinely high voter turnout?

Accepted Answer

A) systematic voter fraud and corruption 
B) a relatively unified electorate or lackluster candidates 
C) a cultural emphasis on individualism and liberty 
D) mandatory voting or automatic voter registration 
A) systematic voter fraud and corruption 
B) a relatively unified electorate or lackluster candidates 
C) a cultural emphasis on individualism and liberty 
D) mandatory voting or automatic voter registration

Question 6

Voters engage in prospective voting when they base their decision on an incumbent president's job performance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Voter turnout in Sweden,Italy,and Germany has __________.

Accepted Answer

A) sometimes been as high as 65% 
B) occasionally reached 80% 
C) never dropped below 80% 
D) dropped below turnout in the United States 
A) sometimes been as high as 65% 
B) occasionally reached 80% 
C) never dropped below 80% 
D) dropped below turnout in the United States

Question 8

In American presidential elections,a _________ personality may be even more important than effective policy proposals and ideology.

Accepted Answer

A) driven,focused 
B) cheerful,optimistic 
C) patient,cautious 
D) commanding,forceful 
A) driven,focused 
B) cheerful,optimistic 
C) patient,cautious 
D) commanding,forceful

Question 9

The last major party realignment in the United States came in 2000 when George W.Bush was elected president.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

The higher a person's education and income,the more likely they are to vote.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

United States turnout seldom falls below 40 percent in __________ elections.

Accepted Answer

A) local 
B) congressional 
C) gubernatorial 
D) presidential 
A) local 
B) congressional 
C) gubernatorial 
D) presidential

Question 12

Which of the following supports the view that America is going through gradual dealignment?

Accepted Answer

A) the volatility of the economy 
B) the rise in voters identifying as independent 
C) the steep drop in voter turnout in 2008 and 2012 
D) the trend toward centrism among leaders of both parties 
A) the volatility of the economy 
B) the rise in voters identifying as independent 
C) the steep drop in voter turnout in 2008 and 2012 
D) the trend toward centrism among leaders of both parties

Question 13

Which of the following is a consequence of the Electoral College?

Accepted Answer

A) A candidate cannot win the presidency without winning the national popular vote. 
B) It is especially important for candidates to win states with large populations,because they have more Electoral College delegates. 
C) Voters in California have less influence on the outcome of a presidential election than voters in Vermont. 
D) Third-party candidates usually have an advantage. 
A) A candidate cannot win the presidency without winning the national popular vote. 
B) It is especially important for candidates to win states with large populations,because they have more Electoral College delegates. 
C) Voters in California have less influence on the outcome of a presidential election than voters in Vermont. 
D) Third-party candidates usually have an advantage.

Question 14

How does education affect the likelihood that people will vote?

Accepted Answer

A) Education makes people feel more cynical,which makes them more likely to reject mainstream political news and less likely to vote. 
B) Education increases abstract intellectual curiosity,which makes people more likely to vote for fringe political parties and candidates. 
C) Education often leads to high levels of student loan debt,which makes people poorer and less likely to vote. 
D) Education increases the sense of participation,which makes people more likely to follow political news and more likely to vote. 
A) Education makes people feel more cynical,which makes them more likely to reject mainstream political news and less likely to vote. 
B) Education increases abstract intellectual curiosity,which makes people more likely to vote for fringe political parties and candidates. 
C) Education often leads to high levels of student loan debt,which makes people poorer and less likely to vote. 
D) Education increases the sense of participation,which makes people more likely to follow political news and more likely to vote.

Question 15

What is the core argument of Anthony Downs's landmark 1957 work,An Economic Theory of Democracy?

Accepted Answer

A) People vote if the returns outweigh the costs. 
B) Property owners vote less frequently than renters. 
C) Citizens need more than two political parties to be adequately represented. 
D) People will not vote if they do not see meaningful distinctions between the candidates. 
A) People vote if the returns outweigh the costs. 
B) Property owners vote less frequently than renters. 
C) Citizens need more than two political parties to be adequately represented. 
D) People will not vote if they do not see meaningful distinctions between the candidates.

Question 16

Why did most 18- to 29-year-old voters vote for Obama in 2008 and 2012?

Accepted Answer

A) They were more open on race and worried about their jobs during the financial crisis. 
B) They wanted to rebel against their parents,who voted for McCain and Romney,respectively. 
C) They were worried about high taxes and same-sex marriage. 
D) They had lost faith in the Republican party. 
A) They were more open on race and worried about their jobs during the financial crisis. 
B) They wanted to rebel against their parents,who voted for McCain and Romney,respectively. 
C) They were worried about high taxes and same-sex marriage. 
D) They had lost faith in the Republican party.

Question 17

Traditional voting blocs in the United States,which included a coalition of urban and other support for the Democratic Party and rural or farm support for the Republican Party,began breaking up in the __________.

Accepted Answer

A) 1850s 
B) 1920s 
C) 1960s 
D) 2010s 
A) 1850s 
B) 1920s 
C) 1960s 
D) 2010s

Question 18

What is one reason that in most of the world,cities have higher voter turnouts than rural areas?

Accepted Answer

A) Rural residents tend to have more migrant workers who are less invested in their communities. 
B) Urbanites tend to be better educated. 
C) Rural districts are often gerrymandered. 
D) Cities tend to be more politically diverse,leading to more exciting elections. 
A) Rural residents tend to have more migrant workers who are less invested in their communities. 
B) Urbanites tend to be better educated. 
C) Rural districts are often gerrymandered. 
D) Cities tend to be more politically diverse,leading to more exciting elections.

Question 19

If Nixon's 1968 election was indicative of realignment,then Carter's victory in 1976 would be considered __________.

Accepted Answer

A) a rejection of liberal ideas 
B) an electoral fluke 
C) largely unrelated to Watergate 
D) a deviating election 
A) a rejection of liberal ideas 
B) an electoral fluke 
C) largely unrelated to Watergate 
D) a deviating election

How was voter turnout essential to the outcome of the 2012 U.S.presidential election?

Voter turnout in the United States is traditionally higher than in European countries such as Sweden,Germany,and Italy.

According to postmaterialism theory,a person with a higher level of education will not necessarily be more likely to vote.

The Electoral College does not necessarily guarantee that the winner of the national popular vote wins the election.

Which of the following would you expect to see in a country with routinely high voter turnout?

Voters engage in prospective voting when they base their decision on an incumbent president's job performance.

Voter turnout in Sweden,Italy,and Germany has __________.

In American presidential elections,a _________ personality may be even more important than effective policy proposals and ideology.

The last major party realignment in the United States came in 2000 when George W.Bush was elected president.

The higher a person's education and income,the more likely they are to vote.

United States turnout seldom falls below 40 percent in __________ elections.

Which of the following supports the view that America is going through gradual dealignment?

Which of the following is a consequence of the Electoral College?

How does education affect the likelihood that people will vote?

What is the core argument of Anthony Downs's landmark 1957 work,An Economic Theory of Democracy?

Why did most 18- to 29-year-old voters vote for Obama in 2008 and 2012?

Traditional voting blocs in the United States,which included a coalition of urban and other support for the Democratic Party and rural or farm support for the Republican Party,began breaking up in the __________.

What is one reason that in most of the world,cities have higher voter turnouts than rural areas?

If Nixon's 1968 election was indicative of realignment,then Carter's victory in 1976 would be considered __________.

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Exam 11: Elections

How was voter turnout essential to the outcome of the 2012 U.S.presidential election?

Voter turnout in the United States is traditionally higher than in European countries such as Sweden,Germany,and Italy.

According to postmaterialism theory,a person with a higher level of education will not necessarily be more likely to vote.

The Electoral College does not necessarily guarantee that the winner of the national popular vote wins the election.

Which of the following would you expect to see in a country with routinely high voter turnout?

Voters engage in prospective voting when they base their decision on an incumbent president's job performance.

Voter turnout in Sweden,Italy,and Germany has __________.

In American presidential elections,a _________ personality may be even more important than effective policy proposals and ideology.

The last major party realignment in the United States came in 2000 when George W.Bush was elected president.

The higher a person's education and income,the more likely they are to vote.

United States turnout seldom falls below 40 percent in __________ elections.

Which of the following supports the view that America is going through gradual dealignment?

Which of the following is a consequence of the Electoral College?

How does education affect the likelihood that people will vote?

What is the core argument of Anthony Downs's landmark 1957 work,An Economic Theory of Democracy?

Why did most 18- to 29-year-old voters vote for Obama in 2008 and 2012?

Traditional voting blocs in the United States,which included a coalition of urban and other support for the Democratic Party and rural or farm support for the Republican Party,began breaking up in the __________.

What is one reason that in most of the world,cities have higher voter turnouts than rural areas?

If Nixon's 1968 election was indicative of realignment,then Carter's victory in 1976 would be considered __________.

Politics and Political Science

Political Ideologies

States

Constitutions and Rights

Regimes

Political Culture

Public Opinion

Political Communication

Interest Groups

Parties

Legislatures

Executives and Bureaucracies

Judiciaries

Political Economy

Violence and Revolution

International Relations

Filters