Question 1

Economic conditions have no effect on voters and outcome of elections.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 2

Voting for different parties in Quebec in recent Canadian elections has been particularly affected by views concerning ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  the free enterprise system 
B)  Quebec sovereignty 
C)  traditional moral values 
D)  class positions 
A)  the free enterprise system 
B)  Quebec sovereignty 
C)  traditional moral values 
D)  class positions B

Question 3

Describe at least four long-term social characteristics affecting voting behaviour.

Accepted Answer

The text describes numerous long-term social characteristics affecting voting: class; religion; ethnic, racial, and cultural groups; region; gender; ideology; party identification; ,

Question 4

Define negative campaign ads and discuss the reason they have been used in recent election campaigns as well as their disadvantages.

Accepted Answer

Negative and misleading advertising is a

Question 5

Which type of electoral system is most likely to result in an accurate translation of the voters' party preferences into party legislative representation?

Accepted Answer

A)  single-member plurality 
B)  preferential voting 
C)  run-off elections 
D)  proportional representation 
A)  single-member plurality 
B)  preferential voting 
C)  run-off elections 
D)  proportional representation

Question 6

To ensure elections are conducted fairly, it is important that the process be overseen by a(n) _____________.

Accepted Answer

A)  independent commission 
B)  bi-partisan commission 
C)  head of state 
D)  judicial panel 
A)  independent commission 
B)  bi-partisan commission 
C)  head of state 
D)  judicial panel

Question 7

The British Columbia Citizen's Assembly on Electoral Reform recommended the use of the _____________ electoral system for B.C. elections.

Accepted Answer

A)  single member plurality 
B)  proportional representation 
C)  mixed member proportional 
D)  single transferable vote 
A)  single member plurality 
B)  proportional representation 
C)  mixed member proportional 
D)  single transferable vote

Question 8

Of the following, which party has benefitted most from the tendency of the SMP electoral system to favour parties with a strong geographical concentration of support?

Accepted Answer

A)  the Alliance Party 
B)  the Green Party 
C)  the NDP 
D)  the Bloc Québécois 
A)  the Alliance Party 
B)  the Green Party 
C)  the NDP 
D)  the Bloc Québécois

Question 9

In June 2016, an all-party House of Commons committee recommended the replacement of the single-member plurality system with a preferential ballot.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

An analysis of data in 35 elections in seven Western countries including Canada found that the personality traits of the party leaders had no effect on voters

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

______________ continue to be the leading means of campaign persuasion in the United States and Canada.

Accepted Answer

A)  Debates 
B)  Televised commercials 
C)  Door to door canvasing 
D)  Telephone conversations 
A)  Debates 
B)  Televised commercials 
C)  Door to door canvasing 
D)  Telephone conversations

Question 12

What body elects the president of the United States?

Accepted Answer

A)  House of Representatives 
B)  Electoral College 
C)  State Senate 
D)  Popular vote of eligible voters 
A)  House of Representatives 
B)  Electoral College 
C)  State Senate 
D)  Popular vote of eligible voters

Question 13

What type of electoral system is used in Canada?

Accepted Answer

A)  runoff 
B)  single-member plurality 
C)  single transferable vote 
D)  proportional representation 
A)  runoff 
B)  single-member plurality 
C)  single transferable vote 
D)  proportional representation

Question 14

The proportion of people with strong party identification has been increasing in many countries in recent years.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

A proportional representation electoral system _____________.

Accepted Answer

A)  encourages coalition governments and numerous smaller parties 
B)  distorts the result of voter preferences 
C)  is more likely than SMP to produce majority governments 
D)  involves only one representative per district 
A)  encourages coalition governments and numerous smaller parties 
B)  distorts the result of voter preferences 
C)  is more likely than SMP to produce majority governments 
D)  involves only one representative per district

Question 16

Canada has fixed dates for elections to be held every five years.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Researchers have found that negative attack ads _______ voting turnout.

Accepted Answer

A)  reduce 
B)  increase 
C)  do not impact 
D)  none of the above 
A)  reduce 
B)  increase 
C)  do not impact 
D)  none of the above

Question 18

A valence issue is one with a high degree of ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  consensus 
B)  controversy 
C)  divisiveness 
D)  ideology 
A)  consensus 
B)  controversy 
C)  divisiveness 
D)  ideology

Question 19

In the May 2, 2011 the Conservative Party won 39.6 percent of the vote in the Canadian general election. This gave the Conservatives, led by Stephan Harper, a ____________.

Accepted Answer

A)  majority government 
B)  minority government 
C)  coalition government 
D)  none of the above 
A)  majority government 
B)  minority government 
C)  coalition government 
D)  none of the above

Question 20

Green parties in many countries tend to receive greater support from ______ voters.

Accepted Answer

A)  older 
B)  younger 
C)  middle-class 
D)  less educated 
A)  older 
B)  younger 
C)  middle-class 
D)  less educated

Economic conditions have no effect on voters and outcome of elections.

Voting for different parties in Quebec in recent Canadian elections has been particularly affected by views concerning ________.

Describe at least four long-term social characteristics affecting voting behaviour.

Define negative campaign ads and discuss the reason they have been used in recent election campaigns as well as their disadvantages.

Which type of electoral system is most likely to result in an accurate translation of the voters' party preferences into party legislative representation?

To ensure elections are conducted fairly, it is important that the process be overseen by a(n) _____________.

The British Columbia Citizen's Assembly on Electoral Reform recommended the use of the _____________ electoral system for B.C. elections.

Of the following, which party has benefitted most from the tendency of the SMP electoral system to favour parties with a strong geographical concentration of support?

In June 2016, an all-party House of Commons committee recommended the replacement of the single-member plurality system with a preferential ballot.

An analysis of data in 35 elections in seven Western countries including Canada found that the personality traits of the party leaders had no effect on voters

______________ continue to be the leading means of campaign persuasion in the United States and Canada.

What body elects the president of the United States?

What type of electoral system is used in Canada?

The proportion of people with strong party identification has been increasing in many countries in recent years.

A proportional representation electoral system _____________.

Canada has fixed dates for elections to be held every five years.

Researchers have found that negative attack ads _______ voting turnout.

A valence issue is one with a high degree of ________.

In the May 2, 2011 the Conservative Party won 39.6 percent of the vote in the Canadian general election. This gave the Conservatives, led by Stephan Harper, a ____________.

Green parties in many countries tend to receive greater support from ______ voters.

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Liberalism, Conservatism, Socialism, and Fascism

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Political Culture, Political Participation, and Political Socialization

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Unconventional and Highly Conflictive Politics: From Protest to Revolution

Democracy and Democratic Government

Non-Democratic Government: Hybrid and Authoritarian Regimes

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Exam 7: Elections, Electoral Systems, and Voting Behaviour

Economic conditions have no effect on voters and outcome of elections.

Voting for different parties in Quebec in recent Canadian elections has been particularly affected by views concerning ________.

Describe at least four long-term social characteristics affecting voting behaviour.

Define negative campaign ads and discuss the reason they have been used in recent election campaigns as well as their disadvantages.

Which type of electoral system is most likely to result in an accurate translation of the voters' party preferences into party legislative representation?

To ensure elections are conducted fairly, it is important that the process be overseen by a(n) _____________.

The British Columbia Citizen's Assembly on Electoral Reform recommended the use of the _____________ electoral system for B.C. elections.

Of the following, which party has benefitted most from the tendency of the SMP electoral system to favour parties with a strong geographical concentration of support?

In June 2016, an all-party House of Commons committee recommended the replacement of the single-member plurality system with a preferential ballot.

An analysis of data in 35 elections in seven Western countries including Canada found that the personality traits of the party leaders had no effect on voters

______________ continue to be the leading means of campaign persuasion in the United States and Canada.

What body elects the president of the United States?

What type of electoral system is used in Canada?

The proportion of people with strong party identification has been increasing in many countries in recent years.

A proportional representation electoral system _____________.

Canada has fixed dates for elections to be held every five years.

Researchers have found that negative attack ads _______ voting turnout.

A valence issue is one with a high degree of ________.

In the May 2, 2011 the Conservative Party won 39.6 percent of the vote in the Canadian general election. This gave the Conservatives, led by Stephan Harper, a ____________.

Green parties in many countries tend to receive greater support from ______ voters.

Understanding Politics

The Nation-State and Globalization

Liberalism, Conservatism, Socialism, and Fascism

Other Perspectives

Political Culture, Political Participation, and Political Socialization

Political Parties

Political Influence and Political Communication

Unconventional and Highly Conflictive Politics: From Protest to Revolution

Democracy and Democratic Government

Non-Democratic Government: Hybrid and Authoritarian Regimes

Constitutions, Courts, and Laws

Multiple Governments

Parliamentary Systems

Presidential and Semi-Presidential Systems

Public Policy and Public Administration

Politics and Development in the Worlds Poorer Countries

Politics and Governance at the Global Level

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