AP Gov: Unit 5 Participation

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Which of the following is a disadvantage of candidate-centered campaigns? Options: decrease mobilization efforts, decrease in role of political parties, decrease in money spent on campaigns, decrease in third-party candidates

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decrease in role of political parties

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When voters must register for a party to cast their nomination vote, they are participating in a

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closed primary

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How many electoral votes does a candidate need to win a presidential election?

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270

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Which case is most associated with "unlimited special-interest cash"? Options: Baker v. Carr, Engel v. Vitale, NY Times v. U.S, Citizens United v. FEC

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Citizens United v. FEC

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Which of the following qualities of political parties promote democracy? Options: Eliminating corruption in the bureaucracy, educating the public about upcoming elections, reducing gridlock in Congress, Ensuring only eligible voters can vote

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educating the public about upcoming elections

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Iron triangles are made up of

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Congressional members/committees, interest groups, bureaucrats

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The direct election of U.S. Senators was established with the

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17th Amendment

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Which best supports a claim that electoral college violates democratic principles? Options: encourages campaigning in every state, electors are chosen by voters, swing states are focused upon more in a campaign, electors frequently switch their vote at the convention

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swing states are focused upon more in a campaign

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Which of the following describes the 26th Amendment? Options: Voting age minimum is 18, Poll taxes are eliminated, Voting age maximum is 74, DC gets 3 electoral votes

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Voting age minimum is 18

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A voter's decision to support a candidate based on their promises for the future displays what voting pattern? Options: Prospective voting, retrospective voting, rational choice voting, party line voting

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Prospective voting