ch 10 quiz 2 review ag

The candidate who wins their party's nomination at the convention will campaign in the?

• general election

• primary election

• secondary election

• runoff election

What are the two things that the general election determines?

• which candidate occupies the white house

• which party has control of executive appointments

• Who will be the majority party in Congress

• Who will be the leader of the Supreme Court

which of the following is not at stake in the general election?

• history

• leadership

• the draft

• most visible job in the world

the general election is held on the ​ (a)   Tuesday after the ​ first ​ (b)  

• first
• Monday
• second
• sunday
• third
• friday

how many electoral votes are needed to win the presidency?

• 270

• 200

• 500

• 400

a well laid ​ (a)   is crucial to a ​ (b)   campaign

• strategy
• successful
• plan
• failed
• map

what are the two states that are the exception of the winner take all system?

• Nebraska

• Montana

• Maine

• South Dakota

where must candidates campaign the hardest?

• states with the most electoral votes

• Areas with the most registered voters

• Cities with the most media coverage

• Regions with the most political influence

what simple civic right is one of our most important privileges yet one of the most neglected?

• voting

• Participating in public debates

• Engaging in community service

• Attending town hall meetings

what two things generally mark elections around the world, but do not general occur in US elections?

• violence

• corruption

• Voter registration

• Campaign rallies