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Which amendment gave women the right to vote?
What is an incumbent?
Political Participation Test Review
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What is an incumbent?
A person appointed to office by the President
A member of the Electoral College
A candidate running for office for the first time
A government official who is seeking re-election
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Which amendment gave women the right to vote?
15th Amendment
24th Amendment
17th Amendment
19th Amendment
3
What does the wasted vote theory suggest?
A vote for a third-party candidate is unlikely to impact the election
Elections should be decided by a national popular vote
Voter turnout is generally lower in local elections
Votes for major-party candidates are more important
4
What is political efficacy?
The total number of registered voters in an election
The rate at which people participate in political protests
The ability of interest groups to sway public opinion
A person’s belief that they can influence government and politics
5
What is the purpose of a national convention?
To formally nominate a party’s candidate for president
To confirm Supreme Court justices
To determine the general election winner
To pass new federal laws
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Which amendment granted African American men the right to vote?
17th Amendment
19th Amendment
24th Amendment
15th Amendment
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Which foundational documents argues a strong central government would threaten individual liberties and state rights?
Federalist Paper No. 70
Federalist Paper No. 10
Brutus No. 1
Federalist Paper No. 78
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In the Electoral College, what does the winner-take-all system mean?
The candidate with the most votes wins all electoral votes in a state
Candidates must win a majority of the national vote to win the presidency
Electoral votes are distributed proportionally
Third-party candidates receive a fair share of representation
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Which of the following best defines prospective voting?
Voting based on a candidate’s promises for a better future
Voting based on past experiences with a political party
Voting for an independent candidate to protest major parties
Voting based on name recognition alone
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What does the gatekeeper refer to?
The media decides which news stories are covered and how they are presented
The media prevents politicians from making controversial statements
The media ensures that all candidates receive equal media coverage
The media determines the outcome of elections
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Which amendment lowered the voting age to 18?
17th Amendment
26th Amendment
24th Amendment
19th Amendment
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Which foundational document argues for the judiciary to serve for life and interpret the Constitution?
Federalist Paper No. 70
Federalist Paper No. 10
Federalist Paper No. 51
Federalist Paper No. 78
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What foundational document argues that the negative effects of factions can be controlled by a large republic?
Federalist Paper No. 51
Federalist Paper No. 70
Federalist Paper No. 78
Federalist Paper No. 10
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What is the primary goal of an interest group?
To influence public policy and government decision-making
To eliminate lobbying in Congress
To directly nominate candidates for office
To replace political parties in elections
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Which of the following describes a proportional system?
The candidate with the most votes wins, regardless of majority
Candidates must win a majority of votes to be elected
Legislative seats are allocated based on the percentage of votes
A single representative is elected from each district
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What is a battleground or swing state?
Does not participate in the Electoral College
Has unpredictable election outcomes and could be won by either major party
Has more electoral votes than other states
Consistently votes for the same party in every election
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What is an advantage of the Electoral College?
Always results in a majority vote for the winner
Ensures small states have influence in presidential elections
Guarantees the winner of the national popular vote becomes president
Eliminates the need for a general election
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Which amendment allowed for direct election of Senators by the people?
15th Amendment
24th Amendment
17th Amendment
26th Amendment
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Which of the following best describes party realignment?
The gradual decline in voter turnout in national elections
The merging of two major political parties into a single party
A major shift in political party loyalty
The increasing reliance on third-party candidates in presidential elections
20
Which foundational document argues that a single, energetic executive is essential for effective government?
Federalist Paper No. 10
Federalist Paper No. 78
Federalist Paper No. 51
Federalist Paper No. 70
21
In a closed primary, who is allowed to vote?
Only registered party members of the party holding the primary
Any citizen over the age of 18
Any registered voter, regardless of party affiliation
Only voters who have donated to a candidate’s campaign
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What is the purpose of a Political Action Committee (PAC)?
Directly nominate candidates for office
Raise and donate campaign funds
Control the media’s coverage of elections
Register voters during elections
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What is lobbying?
The process of influencing government officials and policymakers
A system of checks and balances between branches of government
The act of voting in congressional elections
A strategy used by political parties to increase voter turnout
24
What does the franking privilege allow members of Congress to do?
Serve for life once elected
Appoint judges to federal courts
Raise unlimited campaign funds
Send mail to constituents free of charge
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Which of the following best describes a caucus?
A gathering where party members discuss and vote publicly
A secret ballot vote to nominate a candidate
A formal debate between candidates before the general election
A system where the national party selects its nominee
26
Which foundational document argues for separation of powers and checks and balances to prevent a tyrannical government?
Federalist Paper No. 10
Federalist Paper No. 51
Federalist Paper No. 78
Federalist Paper No. 70
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What is true about Super PACs?
Can only be politically active in state elections
Can only donate money to congressional campaigns
Can only support political parties
Can spend unlimited amounts of independent expenditures
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Which of the following best describes the iron triangle?
The system of checks and balances in the Constitution
he three branches of government working together
Interest groups, the bureaucracy, and Congress shaping policy
A law that limits the power of lobbyists in government
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What is electioneering communication?
Political ads that clearly support or oppose a candidate
Internal emails sent between party members
Government-sponsored public service announcements
Nonpartisan educational materials about voting rights
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What is a linkage institution?
A system that connects people to government and policy-making
A government agency that oversees elections
A method used by Congress to override a presidential veto
A law that prevents third-party candidates from appearing on ballots
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What is casework as performed by members of Congress?
Preparing for Supreme Court cases
Attending committee meetings in the House or Senate
The process of passing legislation
Helping individual constituents navigate government bureaucracy
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How did the Bipartisan Campaign Reform Act (BCRA) attempt to reduce the influence of money in politics?
By eliminating Super PACs from election campaigns
By placing a cap on the total amount a candidate can spend
By banning soft money contributions to national political parties
By prohibiting all negative political advertisements
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What is microtargeting?
Limiting campaign messages to only one political issue
Conducting mass media advertising campaigns to reach a broad audience
Using data analytics to identify and appeal to specific groups of voters
Targeting only registered party members for campaign outreach
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Which of the following describes retrospective voting?
Voting based on party loyalty without considering candidates
Voting for a candidate who aligns with one’s specific interests
Voting based on past performance of an incumbent or political party
Voting based on predictions of how a candidate will perform in the future
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Which of the following did the 24th Amendment prohibit?
Poll taxes in elections
Grandfather clauses in voting laws
Property requirements for voting
Literacy tests for voting
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What is horse race journalism?
Political ads that use sports metaphors
Media coverage that focuses on polling and candidate competition
News reports exclusively covering third-party candidates
The media’s role in investigative journalism
37
What is soft money?
Donations only allowed during general elections
Unregulated donations to political parties for party building activities
Contributions made by individuals to specific candidates
The use of government funds for election campaigns
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How is grassroots lobbying different from traditional lobbying?
Is illegal in most states
Relies on ordinary citizens to influence policymakers
Requires direct financial contributions to political campaigns
Only focuses on state-level legislation
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What are delegates in the presidential nomination process?
Individuals who represent their state at the national party convention
Members of Congress who automatically vote for the party nominee
Required to vote for the candidate who wins the national popular vote
Only appointed by the President
