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Example Question #73 : Elections
In order to be qualified to vote in the United States, one must have all of the following except _____________.
identification showing them to be at least 18 years of age
U.S. citizenship or proof of residency
political party identification
voter registration in their state
None of these answers is correct.
political party identification
One must not identify with a political party in order to be eligible to vote. Many voters choose not to affiliate themselves with any political party, and instead just vote based on the candidates running in each election.
Example Question #74 : Elections
During the late 19th century and into the 20th century, a common form of voter discrimination of African Americans was _______________.
property requirements
citizenship test
poll taxes
literacy tests
white primaries
literacy tests
After the Civil War and the passage of the 15th Amendment which guaranteed the right to vote for former black slaves, thanks to Jim Crow laws and racisms, the white majority attempted to disenfranchise black voters with biased and often doctored literacy tests (which were never given to lower-class or undereducated white voters).
Example Question #75 : Elections
Voter turnout is best defined as the number of ________________.
people eligible to register and vote in relation to the number of actual voters
people who cast a ballot in any given election
non-voters in relation to the number of people eligible and able to vote
actual voters in relation to the number of people eligible to register and vote
people registered to vote in relation to the number of actual voters
actual voters in relation to the number of people eligible to register and vote
Voter turnout is the number of voters who are eligible to vote and actually turn out to vote.
Example Question #76 : Elections
Which of the following groups is more typically a non-voting group?
High-income Americans
Less educated Americans
Middle-income Americans
Most educated Americans
Low-income Americans
Less educated Americans
Gathering a number of statistics on voter turnout, political scientists have found that voter turnout is lowest for the least educated Americans.
Example Question #77 : Elections
Generally, the Founders believed the only group with a sufficient stake in society to exercise their vote responsibly were _______________.
white male property owners
white men and women
white and black men
everyone
only the educated
white male property owners
In the early history of the American republic, the Founders believed that white male property owners had the proper stake in society to vote. The structure and content of the early voting laws in the United States reflect this view.
Example Question #78 : Elections
In their impact, campaigns act less to inform all voters than to ______________.
indoctrinate voters
mobilize those that already support a candidate
defeat opponents
sway undecided voters
discredit the opposition
mobilize those that already support a candidate
Most candidates for office can count on their base of supporters that got them into the forefront in the first place. Therefore, their mission is to get them excited enough to get out and vote.
Example Question #79 : Elections
When candidates exploit their opponents’ weaknesses, they are ______________.
doing market research
engaging in negative campaigning
franking
using issue ads
engaging in informative ads
engaging in negative campaigning
Negative campaigning is often the norm in political campaign ads. Candidates can score points with voters by pointing out weaknesses and mistakes of their opponent.
Example Question #1 : Interest Groups
Which of these groups is most likely to be supported by a Political Action Committee (PAC)?
A religious figure
Candidates challenging an incumbent
Liberal Federal Judges
Incumbents seeking reelection
Conservative Federal Judges
Incumbents seeking reelection
Political Action Committees are most likely to support an incumbent seeking reelection. Political Actions Committees are groups set up to ensure the election of one candidate over another.
Example Question #2 : Political Action Committees
Which of the options listed below is not one of the most prevalent reasons why PACs choose to give money to a particular candidate?
The candidate is on a committee which handles matters relevant to the PAC’s concerns
The candidate is a new politician and is running against an incumbent candidate
The candidate is from a region or state where the PAC is also located
The candidate supports the same issue(s) as the PAC
The candidate is a new politician and is running against an incumbent candidate
PACs give money to political campaigns for a variety of reasons but when faced with an election between an incumbent and a new candidate, PACs time and again overwhelmingly choose to sponsor the incumbent. Statistically speaking, incumbents are more likely to win re-election, even when faced with a seemingly intriguing new opponent. PACs therefore view incumbent candidates as sound investment opportunities– if a PAC’s monetary gift is able to help an incumbent retain their position, then the PAC has automatically gained a friend and potential ally who may later reciprocate by supporting PAC issues.
Example Question #1 : Interest Groups
What is a political action committee (PAC)?
An organization within a political party that coordinates campaign events
An organization that works to educate voters on policy
An organizations that focuses on grassroots/outside lobbying
An organization that solicits campaign contributions and distributes them to political candidates
An organization that conducts voter registration drives
An organization that solicits campaign contributions and distributes them to political candidates
Political Action Committees or (PACs) are organizations created to support campaign finance for a candidate.
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