Ch. 15 Flashcard

Front

What is unique about a closed primary election?

Back

Only registered members of the political party can vote in a closed primary.

Front

What has become an important part of both parties’ nomination process?

Back

televised debates

Front

In a modern political campaign, what tool is very effective in organizing young supporters?

Back

Internet

Front

Why are some people concerned about the high cost of presidential campaigns?

Back

They think wealthy donors and special interest groups could get favors from candidates.

Front

What was the Supreme Court’s ruling in Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission?

Back

The First Amendment gives corporations the right to fund political advertising.

Front

Which of the following methods is not used to register voters?
online registration,
mail-in registration,
in-person registration

Back

telephone registration

Front

What is one reason someone may not be able to register to vote?

Back

He or she is a felon.

Front

Compared to democracies in the rest of the world, how would you describe voter turnout in the United States?

Back

low

Front

What is one way schools play a role in political socialization?

Back

School rules teach citizenship skills.

Front

Which of the following factors affects voter turnout the most? party affiliation, geographic location, level of education, ethnic background

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party affiliation