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- 1. Multiple ChoiceDictatorial regimes will often list only 1 candidate for each office during a general election.TrueFalse
- 2. Multiple ChoiceThe naming of those who will seek office.RegistrationCoattail EffectNominationPolling
- 3. Multiple ChoiceWhat type of system does the United States have?Single-party systemThree-party systemFour-party systemTwo-party system
- 4. Multiple ChoiceThe oldest form of nomination, a person who wants to run for office simply announces it.ConventionSelf-AnnouncementCaucusDirect Primary
- 5. Multiple ChoiceA group of like-minded people who meet to select the candidates they will support in an upcoming election.CaucusDirect PrimaryConventionPetition
- 6. Multiple ChoiceThis type of nomination is still used today and replaced the caucus. On paper, it seems to be representative, but it can be abused through manipulation.PetitionCaucusConventionSelf-Announcement
- 7. Multiple ChoiceAn intra-party election that allows members to pick their party's candidate for the general election.PetitionConventionCaucusDirect Primary
- 8. Multiple ChoiceType of primary in which only declared party members can vote.Closed CaucusOpen CaucusOpen PrimaryClosed Primary
- 9. Multiple ChoiceType of primary in which all qualified voters can cast a ballot.Open PrimaryClosed PrimaryOpen CaucusClosed Caucus
- 10. Multiple ChoiceLouisiana has its own form of the primary called the "open election".TrueFalse
- 11. Multiple ChoiceWhat is a plurality?Greatest number of votes wonLeast number of votes wonA tie resulting in a run-off electionAn official recount of the votes
- 12. Multiple ChoiceIn 10 States, an absolute majority is needed to win. If an absolute majority does not occur, what happens?Both candidates winthe officeThe Election is canceledRun-off ElectionThe 3rd place winner is chosen
- 13. Multiple ChoiceWhat was the purpose of the direct primary?Give the nominating function to the party's membersExclude certain minority groupsGive aliens the right to voteGive the nominating function to the party organization
- 14. Multiple ChoiceA type of nomination in which candidates for public office are nominated by means signatures from qualified voters.CaucusPetitionConventionSelf-Announcement
- 15. Multiple ChoiceWho makes MOST election law?StateFederal GovernmentBothNeither
- 16. Multiple ChoiceCongress DOES have the power to set the date for congressional and presidential elections.TrueFalse
- 17. Multiple ChoiceWhat did Congress decide as the official date for presidential electionsMonday-after-the-first-Tuesday, odd yearTuesday-after-the-first-Monday, even yearFriday-after-the-first-Monday, odd yearMonday-after-the-first-Thursday, even year
- 18. Multiple ChoiceThe secret ballot is illegal in the U.S.TrueFalse
- 19. Multiple ChoiceWhich act outlawed punch card ballots and dealt with ballot and voter registration problems.Voting Act of 2001Get Out the Vote Act 2002Voting Act of 2005Help America Vote Act of 2002
- 20. Multiple ChoiceLouisiana elects their governor, other offices, and State legislators on _________ numbered years.OddEvenOdd and EvenEven and Odd
- 21. Multiple ChoiceA process by which people can vote without actually going to their polling place on Election Day.Coattail EffectConvention VotingPunch-Card BallotsAbsentee Voting
- 22. Multiple ChoiceWhich person would benefit from absentee voting the most?AlienPrisonerDisabledAverage Joe
- 23. Multiple ChoiceThis occurs when a popular candidate running for an office at the top of the ballot helps attract voters to other candidates on the party's ticket.Voter FatigueReverse Coattail EffectCoattail EffectGoldwater Effect
- 24. Multiple ChoiceA voting districtPrecinctPolling PlacePrecinct BoardBallot
- 25. Multiple ChoiceWhere the voters actually go votePrecinctBallotPrecinct BoardPolling Place
- 26. Multiple ChoiceThey supervise the voting process and make sure the votes are sent to the proper place after the election.Ballot watchersPoll watchersPrecinct boardPrecinct
- 27. Multiple ChoiceThe device by which a voter makes a choice in an election.BallotPrecinctPrecinct BoardBallot Watchers
- 28. Multiple ChoiceLocal party organizations capable of manufacturing large numbers of votes on behalf of their candidates.Polling PlacesSecret BallotsCoattail EffectPolitical Machines
- 29. Multiple ChoiceHe invented the first mechanical voting machine in 1868.Nikola TeslaThomas EdisonAlexander G. BellSamuel Morse
- 30. Multiple ChoiceThey were widely used and counted by computers, however they caused major problems for the 2000 Election.Open BallotsAustralian BallotsPunch Card BallotsLever Operated Ballots
- 31. Multiple ChoiceLever-operated and punch card ballots are still used today in all states.TrueFalse
- 32. Multiple ChoiceSince 1998, which state has conducted all of its elections through the mailOregonNorth DakotaMaineIowa
- 33. Multiple ChoiceMoney is not important in political campaigns.TrueFalse
- 34. Multiple ChoiceCandidates draw their money from private contributors and public funds.TrueFalse
- 35. Multiple ChoiceWhich astronaut was allowed to vote in Houston's city election through email?David WolfJames ScottJames EdwardsDavid Williams
- 36. Multiple ChoiceWhich election typically costs the most money?Gubernatorial campaignPresidential campaignCongressional campaignNone of these
- 37. Multiple ChoiceEvery major party nominee automatically qualifies for a public subsidy to cover the cost of the general election campaign but can refuse it.TrueFalse
- 38. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following do candidates usually spend the most money on during their campaign?ButtonsBumper StickersCampaign ManagersT.V. Advertisements
- 39. Multiple ChoiceThere are limits on how much a person can give to a federal campaign.TrueFalse
- 40. Multiple ChoicePACs distribute their money to candidates who are sympathetic to their goals and have a reasonable chance at winning an electionTrueFalse
- 41. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the name for wealthy individuals or families who make large donations to political campaigns?Richie RichMoney BagsHaut MondeFat Cats
- 42. Multiple ChoiceA grant of money usually from the governmentLoanTaxesPACsSubsidy
- 43. Multiple ChoiceNon-party groups that are the political arms of special interests with a stake in the election.PACsPolitical PartiesFederal Election CommissionExecutive Branch
- 44. Multiple ChoiceIn 1907, who began to regulate the use of money in federal elections?The PresidentThe Supreme CourtPACsCongress
- 45. Multiple ChoiceWho has administered all federal law dealing with campaign finance since 1974, an independent agency?PACsSupreme CourtFederal Election CommissionFederal Reserve
- 46. Multiple ChoiceAll contributions to a candidate for federal office must be made through what?Federal Election CommissionSingle Campaign CommitteeTriple Campaign CommitteeSubsidy Committee
- 47. Multiple ChoiceWhich act created the Presidential Election Campaign Fund?Help American Vote ActSuper PAC Act of 2002Revenue Act of 1971Funding Act of 1973
- 48. Multiple ChoiceEvery person who files_________ can donate at least $3 to the Presidential Election Campaign Fund if they chooseSocial Security FormVoter Registration FormDrivers License FormIncome Tax Return
- 49. Multiple ChoiceMoney raised and spent to elect candidates for Congress and the White House, federal campaign finance laws places limits itHard MoneySoft MoneyGrants in AidSubsidy
- 50. Multiple ChoiceMoney which is given for "getting out the vote" and "party building". Often filtered into the political campaign, no laws regulated it until 2002.Hard MoneySoft MoneySubsidyPACs
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