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Which is not one of the methods of nominating candidates?
a. petition b. convention c. general election d. self-announcement |
general election
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Which method of nominating candidates took the place of the caucus system in the 1830s?
a. blanket primary b. closed primary c. self-announcement d. convention system |
convention system
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Which statement about the closed primary is true in most states?
a. voters attend a large convention b. voters can vote for candidates in both parties c. the ballot lists all the candidates in both parties d. voters must be registered with the party holding the election |
voters must be registered with the party holding the election
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When is the nomination by petition method most often used?
a. for Supreme Court judges b. in a congressional election c. at a local level d. at the national level |
at the local level
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In most states, when are elections for state offices usually held?
a. three days after all absentee ballots are in b. on the same day Congress sets for national elections c. when all voter registration issues are resolved d. only in presidential election years |
on the same day Congress sets for national elections
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Which is a voting requirement of all states?
a. paper ballots are not allowed b. parties make the ballots c. ballots should be electronic d. ballots should be secret |
ballots should be secret
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Which is not a factor influencing the amount of money spent running for office?
a. the level of political office b. whether the candidate is new or an incumbent c. how much money can be raised d. the strength of the candidate's ideas |
the strength of the candidate's ideas
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Which of the following is the main source of campaign funds?
a. public subsidies b. private sources c. state government funding d. a ballot tax |
private sources
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Which of the following is true of soft money today?
a. it has been banned altogether since 2002 b. it may not be given directly to political parties, may be used for educational purposes c. it may only be raised from wealthy people d. it may not be given to independent groups |
it may not be given directly to political parties, may be used for educational purposes
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Why do voters have only two choices for most political offices on Election Day?
a. because of the nonpartisan system b. because of the blanket primary system c. because so few people are interested in running d. because of the two-party system |
because of the two-party system
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What was a criticism of the caucus system in the early 1800s?
a. it was only used for primary elections b. it was only used for national elections c. it represented the views of only a few influential people d. it included too many people to be effective |
it represented the views of only a few influential people
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Which of the following describes the nomination by petition method?
a. gathering signatures at polling places on Election Day b. gathering signatures from a certain number of qualified voters in a district c. voting without going to a polling place on Election Day d. the use of special voting machines in general elections |
gathering signatures from a certain number of qualified voters in a district
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Which is not one of the problems that come from the high cost of elections?
a. the need for campaign funds may corrupt the election process b. interest groups may try to buy their way into office c. candidates may try to buy their way into office d. people may participate in government by giving money to campaigns |
people may participate in government by giving money to campaigns
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What nomination method did Sarah Palin use to run for governor?
a. petition b. convention c. self announcement d. closed primary |
self announcement
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What keeps the Federal Election Commission from doing a better job of enforcing election laws?
a. its power is limited by the Federal Election Campaign Act b. the election laws are not detailed enough c. it does not have enough funds and its staff is too small d. its power is limited by the Supreme Court |
it does not have enough funds and its staff is too small
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Who would be allowed to vote in a Republican closed primary?
a. only registered Republicans and Democrats b. any registered voters c. anyone who qualifies to vote d. only registered Republicans |
only registered Republicans
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Which is a major arguement against the closed primary?
a. registered voters are left off the poll books b. the ballots are confusing and hard to read c. the opposing party cannot vote d. independent voters cannot vote |
independent voters cannot vote
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Runoff primaries are used in eight states. What is it necessary to use this type of primary?
a. when some candidates are mistakenly left off the ballot b. when a great many voters change their mind after the election c. when one party uses illegal voter registration methods d. when a candidate does not receive a majority of votes |
when a candidate does not receive a majority of votes
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Where do voters within a precinct go to cast their votes?
a. at an electing place b. at a polling place c. at the county board of elections d. at the state capitol |
at a polling place
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According to those who support it, what is the main advantage of online voting?
a. it could do away with voter security problems b. it could increase voter turnout and reduce costs c. it could make it easier for unqualified voters to vote d. it could reduce the problems with punch card ballots |
it could make it easier for unqualified voters to vote
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Which candidate usually has the biggest advantage in a national election?
a. the candidate who gives the most charity b. the candidate who talks about honesty c. the candidate who raises the most money d. the candidate with the government subsidy |
the candidate who raises the most money
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Which best describes the role of the Internet in candidates' efforts to raise funds for political campaigns?
a. it is a successful way to apply for a government subsidy b. it is a successful way to raise funds from individuals c. it is a good way to get large funds from foreign donors d. it is a good way to avoid federal election laws |
it is a successful way to raise funds from individuals
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Which correctly describes how contributions are made to the Presidential Election Campaign Fund?
a. money for it comes from a tax paid at the polls b. people send a three dollar check to the Federal Reserve c. People voluntarily give to it through their income tax return d. people are required to give to it when they pay property taxes |
people voluntarily give to it through their income tax return
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Nomination is a critically important step in the electoral process because it
a. is the final step in the process b. increases the number of potential candidates c. limits the choices voters have d. is the only step that is not controlled by political parties |
limits the choices voters have
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What is the main problem with punch card voting devices?
a. they do not provide a paper record b. voters might not make clean punches c. the machines often break down d. the ballots cannot be marked in secret |
voters might not make clean punches
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