Which of the following would most likely be part of a candidate's campaign strategy to appeal to independent voters?

Targeting moderate and swing voters with a focus on bipartisanship

In a U.S. presidential election, how is the winner determined?

The candidate with the most votes in the Electoral College

In a mixed member proportional representation system, how are candidates selected?

Voters choose both a candidate and a political party, casting two votes

Which of the following is NOT a primary function of political parties during elections?

Engaging in lobbying efforts on behalf of a candidate

Why might voters choose to support third parties in an election?

Voters may feel that third parties better represent their values/beliefs

In which of the following cases did SCOTUS rule that a state couldn't require voters to pay a poll tax

Harper v Virginia Board of Elections

What is the primary advantage of ranked-choice voting?

It ensures the winner has broad support across the electorate

In a ranked-choice voting system, if no candidate wins an outright majority, what happens next?

The candidate with the fewest votes is eliminated-votes are redistributed

Which of the following is true regarding the Voting Rights Act of 1965?

It prohibited racial discrimination in voting

Which of the following factors tends to decrease voter turnout?

Strict voter identification laws

In a open-list proportional representation system, how are candidates selected?

Parties submit a list of candidates, & voters vote for a party only

The 19th Amendment guaranteed voting rights to:

all citizens regardless of gender

In a closed-list proportional representation system, how are candidates selected?

Parties submit a list of candidates, & voters vote for a party only

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Which of the following amendments extended voting rights to black men?
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Which of the following would most likely be part of a candidate's campaign strategy to appeal to independent voters?
Emphasizing party loyalty over policy issues
Ignoring third-party candidates
Targeting moderate and swing voters with a focus on bipartisanship
Focusing on ideological purity within the party
3
In a U.S. presidential election, how is the winner determined?
The candidate with the most votes in the popular vote of each state
The candidate with the most votes in the Electoral College
The candidate with the most votes nationally
The candidate with the highest approval rating in the final week
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In a mixed member proportional representation system, how are candidates selected?
Voters choose both a candidate and a political party, casting two votes
Voters select individual candidates from a list
Parties submit a list of candidates, & voters vote for a party only
Voters rank individual candidates, & seats are allocated based on that
5
Which of the following groups was most directly affected by the 26th Amendment?
Asian Americans
18 year olds
Native Americans
Poorer citizens
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Which of the following is NOT a primary function of political parties during elections?
Running candidates for office
Engaging in lobbying efforts on behalf of a candidate
Organizing legislative actions after an election
Mobilizing voters
7
Which group is more likely to vote in midterm elections than in presidential elections?
Older Voters
Minority Voters
Younger Voters
More educated voters
8
Why might voters choose to support third parties in an election?
Third parties often have more financial backing than major parties
Voters may feel that third parties better represent their values/beliefs
Third parties always win elections in democratic systems
Third parties have more experienced candidates compared to major parties
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In which of the following cases did SCOTUS rule that a state couldn't require voters to pay a poll tax
Baker v Carr
Brown v Board of Education
Harper v Virginia Board of Elections
Shelby County v Holder
10
What is the primary advantage of ranked-choice voting?
t allows voters to select only one candidate
It reduces the importance of the number of candidates running
It eliminates the need for a runoff election
It ensures the winner has broad support across the electorate
11
What does the term "voter apathy" refer to?
Voters who prefer third-party candidates
A lack of interest in voting
Legal efforts to prevent voter fraud
Efforts to increase voter turnout
12
Which of the following is a feature of the U.S. electoral system?
Proportional representation
The use of ranked-choice voting
The use of a parliamentary system
The winner-takes-all approach
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In a ranked-choice voting system, if no candidate wins an outright majority, what happens next?
A new election is called without last place
The candidate with the fewest votes is eliminated-votes are redistributed
A new election is called between first and second place only
The candidate with the most votes wins
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Which of the following is true regarding the Voting Rights Act of 1965?
It guaranteed the right to vote for all U.S. citizens
It allowed states to implement literacy tests for voting
It abolished poll taxes in federal elections
It prohibited racial discrimination in voting
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Which of the following factors tends to decrease voter turnout?
Strong political polarization
Increased campaign spending
High levels of political party competition
Strict voter identification laws
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Which of the following factors has the greatest impact on voter turnout in the United States?
Age
Education
Income
Political Party Affiliation
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In a open-list proportional representation system, how are candidates selected?
Parties submit a list of candidates, & voters vote for a party only
Voters rank individual candidates, & seats are allocated based on that
Voters select individual candidates from a list
Voters choose both a candidate and a political party, casting two votes
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The 19th Amendment guaranteed voting rights to:
all citizens regardless of gender
poorer citizens by removing poll taxes
all citizens regardless of race
citizens above or at the age of 18
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Which of the following would most likely disenfranchise voters?
Absentee ballots
Early voting
Voter ID laws
Voter registration
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Which of the following is a primary reason for low voter turnout in the United States?
Lack of interest in elections
Voter ID Laws
The electoral college
ALL OF THE ABOVE
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In a closed-list proportional representation system, how are candidates selected?
Voters rank individual candidates, & seats are allocated based on that
Voters select individual candidates from a list.
Parties submit a list of candidates, & voters vote for a party only
Voters choose both a candidate and a political party, casting two votes
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What are states called in presidential elections that could "go either way?"
Teeter States
Rebranding States
Swing States
Transition states

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