Question 1

The reform impulse that led to the creation of the primaries was an antidemocratic impulse.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

The Motor Voter Act made it easier to register to vote by permitting people to register at the same time they apply for a driver's license.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

How has the nature of policy voting changed in the United States?

Accepted Answer

The nature of policy voting in the Unite

Question 4

What criteria do Americans usually use to evaluate political candidates? Are these fair criteria? Explain.

Accepted Answer

Americans usually use a variety of crite

Question 5

19.	The greater the policy differences between the candidates,

Accepted Answer

A) 	the less likely voters will be able to steer government policies by their choices. 
B) 	the more likely voters will be able to steer government policies by their choices. 
C) 	the less likely voters will turn out on Election Day. 
D) 	the more likely voters will provide an “echo” rather than a “voice” on Election Day. 
E) 	the more likely citizens will feel a sense of civic duty. 
A) 	the less likely voters will be able to steer government policies by their choices. 
B) 	the more likely voters will be able to steer government policies by their choices. 
C) 	the less likely voters will turn out on Election Day. 
D) 	the more likely voters will provide an “echo” rather than a “voice” on Election Day. 
E) 	the more likely citizens will feel a sense of civic duty.

Question 6

Describe how the caucus and presidential primary differ from one another in selecting delegates to the national party nominating conventions.Which do you think is a better method? Why?

Accepted Answer

The caucus and presidential primary diff

Question 7

Most delegates to the Democratic and Republican conventions are selected in presidential primaries.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

What role does party identification play in shaping citizens' votes? How has the role of party identification in shaping elections changed since the mid-twentieth century?

Accepted Answer

Party identification plays a significant

Question 9

The Federal Election Campaign Act

Accepted Answer

A) provided public financing for Senate and House races. 
B) required broadcasters to provide free airtime to each major candidate for federal office. 
C) ended public financing for presidential campaigns. 
D) required all candidates for federal office to disclose all contributions made to their campaigns. 
E) removed spending limits from presidential campaigns. 
A) provided public financing for Senate and House races. 
B) required broadcasters to provide free airtime to each major candidate for federal office. 
C) ended public financing for presidential campaigns. 
D) required all candidates for federal office to disclose all contributions made to their campaigns. 
E) removed spending limits from presidential campaigns.

Question 10

The specific goal of the presidential nomination game is to win a majority of votes

Accepted Answer

A) cast in presidential primaries. 
B) cast in presidential caucuses. 
C) among party delegates in order to win the party nomination. 
D) in the Electoral College. 
E) compared to the other party's candidate in the general election. 
A) cast in presidential primaries. 
B) cast in presidential caucuses. 
C) among party delegates in order to win the party nomination. 
D) in the Electoral College. 
E) compared to the other party's candidate in the general election.

Question 11

Which of the following is NOT a major criticism of the primary and caucus system?

Accepted Answer

A) Disproportionate attention goes to the early caucuses and primaries. 
B) Prominent politicians find it difficult to take time out of their duties to run. 
C) Money plays too big a role. 
D) Participation is low and unrepresentative. 
E) The system does not give enough power and access to the media. 
A) Disproportionate attention goes to the early caucuses and primaries. 
B) Prominent politicians find it difficult to take time out of their duties to run. 
C) Money plays too big a role. 
D) Participation is low and unrepresentative. 
E) The system does not give enough power and access to the media.

Question 12

What are political efficacy and civic duty,and how do they affect individuals' decisions about whether or not to vote?

Accepted Answer

Political efficacy refers to an individu

Question 13

Network news coverage of national political conventions has surged in recent decades.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

The McGovern-Fraser Commission

Accepted Answer

A) chose presidential candidates for the Democratic Party. 
B) investigated violations of campaign finance law in 1968. 
C) established the dates of presidential primaries. 
D) had a mandate to make the Democratic Party conventions more democratic. 
E) strengthened the role of the party's national committee. 
A) chose presidential candidates for the Democratic Party. 
B) investigated violations of campaign finance law in 1968. 
C) established the dates of presidential primaries. 
D) had a mandate to make the Democratic Party conventions more democratic. 
E) strengthened the role of the party's national committee.

Question 15

What are matching funds? Where do they come from? Why have recent candidates,including John McCain and Barack Obama in 2008,forgone matching funds?

Accepted Answer

Matching funds refer to a system in whic

Question 16

The Democratic National Convention in ________ led to serious reforms,now referred to as the McGovern Fraser Commission reforms,in the methods it used to choose its convention delegates.

Accepted Answer

A) 1936 
B) 1968 
C) 1952 
D) 1984 
E) 1992 
A) 1936 
B) 1968 
C) 1952 
D) 1984 
E) 1992

Question 17

Which of the following is an example of a 527 group?

Accepted Answer

A) MoveOn.org 
B) JohnKerry.com 
C) The Republican Party of Iowa 
D) The Democratic Party of New Hampshire 
E) EggPac 
A) MoveOn.org 
B) JohnKerry.com 
C) The Republican Party of Iowa 
D) The Democratic Party of New Hampshire 
E) EggPac

Question 18

Describe and evaluate the factors that influence a voter's decision to choose a particular candidate.

Accepted Answer

There are several factors that can influ

Question 19

When individuals base their choices in an election on their own issue preferences,this phenomena is called

Accepted Answer

A) economic voting. 
B) retrospective voting. 
C) policy voting. 
D) split-ticket voting. 
E) the mandate theory of elections. 
A) economic voting. 
B) retrospective voting. 
C) policy voting. 
D) split-ticket voting. 
E) the mandate theory of elections.

Question 20

Suffrage means

Accepted Answer

A) the legal right to vote. 
B) turning out to vote. 
C) voting for the winner. 
D) voting for the loser. 
E) the struggle for equal rights for women. 
A) the legal right to vote. 
B) turning out to vote. 
C) voting for the winner. 
D) voting for the loser. 
E) the struggle for equal rights for women.

The reform impulse that led to the creation of the primaries was an antidemocratic impulse.

The Motor Voter Act made it easier to register to vote by permitting people to register at the same time they apply for a driver's license.

How has the nature of policy voting changed in the United States?

What criteria do Americans usually use to evaluate political candidates? Are these fair criteria? Explain.

19. The greater the policy differences between the candidates,

Describe how the caucus and presidential primary differ from one another in selecting delegates to the national party nominating conventions.Which do you think is a better method? Why?

Most delegates to the Democratic and Republican conventions are selected in presidential primaries.

What role does party identification play in shaping citizens' votes? How has the role of party identification in shaping elections changed since the mid-twentieth century?

The Federal Election Campaign Act

The specific goal of the presidential nomination game is to win a majority of votes

Which of the following is NOT a major criticism of the primary and caucus system?

What are political efficacy and civic duty,and how do they affect individuals' decisions about whether or not to vote?

Network news coverage of national political conventions has surged in recent decades.

The McGovern-Fraser Commission

What are matching funds? Where do they come from? Why have recent candidates,including John McCain and Barack Obama in 2008,forgone matching funds?

The Democratic National Convention in ________ led to serious reforms,now referred to as the McGovern Fraser Commission reforms,in the methods it used to choose its convention delegates.

Which of the following is an example of a 527 group?

Describe and evaluate the factors that influence a voter's decision to choose a particular candidate.

When individuals base their choices in an election on their own issue preferences,this phenomena is called

Suffrage means

Introducing Government in America

The Constitution

Federalism

Civil Liberties and Public Policy

Civil Rights and Public Policy

Public Opinion and Political Action

The Mass Media and the Political Agenda

Political Parties

Interest Groups

Congress

The Presidency

The Federal Bureaucracy

The Federal Courts

Congress,the President,and the Budget: the Politics of Taxing and Spending

Social Welfare Policymaking

National Security Policymaking

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Exam 9: Campaigns and Voting Behavior

The reform impulse that led to the creation of the primaries was an antidemocratic impulse.

The Motor Voter Act made it easier to register to vote by permitting people to register at the same time they apply for a driver's license.

How has the nature of policy voting changed in the United States?

What criteria do Americans usually use to evaluate political candidates? Are these fair criteria? Explain.

19. The greater the policy differences between the candidates,

Describe how the caucus and presidential primary differ from one another in selecting delegates to the national party nominating conventions.Which do you think is a better method? Why?

Most delegates to the Democratic and Republican conventions are selected in presidential primaries.

What role does party identification play in shaping citizens' votes? How has the role of party identification in shaping elections changed since the mid-twentieth century?

The Federal Election Campaign Act

The specific goal of the presidential nomination game is to win a majority of votes

Which of the following is NOT a major criticism of the primary and caucus system?

What are political efficacy and civic duty,and how do they affect individuals' decisions about whether or not to vote?

Network news coverage of national political conventions has surged in recent decades.

The McGovern-Fraser Commission

What are matching funds? Where do they come from? Why have recent candidates,including John McCain and Barack Obama in 2008,forgone matching funds?

The Democratic National Convention in ________ led to serious reforms,now referred to as the McGovern Fraser Commission reforms,in the methods it used to choose its convention delegates.

Which of the following is an example of a 527 group?

Describe and evaluate the factors that influence a voter's decision to choose a particular candidate.

When individuals base their choices in an election on their own issue preferences,this phenomena is called

Suffrage means

Introducing Government in America

The Constitution

Federalism

Civil Liberties and Public Policy

Civil Rights and Public Policy

Public Opinion and Political Action

The Mass Media and the Political Agenda

Political Parties

Interest Groups

Congress

The Presidency

The Federal Bureaucracy

The Federal Courts

Congress,the President,and the Budget: the Politics of Taxing and Spending

Social Welfare Policymaking

National Security Policymaking

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