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What is the most common way for people to become candidates for public office?
Releasing an autobiography
Self announcement, usually done at a press conference
Releasing a movie
Releasing an advertisement campaign
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What is the main problem with the electoral college?
There are not problems
It ignores small states with large populations
It ignores big states like Texas and Florida
Electors aren't required to vote like the popular vote
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What is the purpose of a single-issue party?
View politics and society through the lens of an ideology
They are offshoots of the major parties.
They focus on one issue, such as taxes, or immigration.
Unite opponents of particular economic policies or condition
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When is voter turnout likely to be the greatest?
Off-year election
Midterm election
Presidential election
Local election
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How is a candidate elected to the Presidency?
Candidate is appointed by Congress
First candidate to win 270 points (electoral college)
Based on who wins the hearts and minds of Americans
Based on popular vote
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What is a party platform?
A political party's method to get more members
A political party's method to get more funding
A political party's statement of principles and objectives
Stage where political candidates have parties for people
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What is an example of a single issue party?
Dixiecrat party
Populist party
Right to life party
Republican party
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Would a pro business special interest group support Democrats, or Republicans?
Republicans
Both
None
Democrats
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What was the conclusion of the Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission (FEC) case?
Corporations are entitled to their freedom of speech
Corporations can't spend more than $2,000 per candidate
Judicial review
More voting rights for citizens
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What are examples of grassroots mobilization in action?
Commercials on television
Commercials on the radio
Advertisements on print magazines
Public demonstrations, or protests
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What is an example of retail politics?
Twitter, Facebook, and Pinterest used to target people
Parades, dinners, and other local events
Newspaper advertisements
A movie trailer played near retail stores
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What is the main source of funding for election campaigns?
Grassroots organizations
political parties
Candidate's own money
Individual citizens
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How would a closed primary prevent "raiding"?
There are more options available for candidates
There are more options available for parties
Only party members can choose their best candidate
Everyone can choose the best candidate
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Why would a donor contribute to two opposing candidates?
To gain access to whatever candidate wins the election
They want tax rebates
Because they have a heart of gold
They might feel passionate about both candidates
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What is the main purpose of political parties?
To collect funding for their party.
To get their candidates elected to office.
To make society a better place for everyone.
To eliminate corruption in politics.
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How can an open primary harm opposing political parties?
Inflating, it happens when many candidates are chosen
Boosting, it occurs when everyone votes for their own party
Inflating, it occurs when the best candidate is chosen
Raiding, it occurs when voters cross party lines
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What is the difference between Democrats, and Republicans in terms of taxes?
Democrats hate taxes on the rich
They both hate taxes
Republicans favor tax cuts and Democrats favor tax increases
Republicans support taxing the rich
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Who mainly supports political action committees (PACs)?
Republicans
Corporations, Trade associations, unions
Political parties
Democrats
