Elections

Which type of primary is where anyone, no matter their political party, can participate?

• Open primary

• Closed primary

• Restricted primary

What is a jungle primary?

• All candidates are on the ballot no matter their party

• Only candidates of a certain party are on the ballot

• Only one candidate is on the ballot.

What month is the presidential election held in?

• January
• April
• November

What happens at the National Conventions?

• The official nomination of the party candidates

• The party names are changed

• They decide how much money to use in advertising

A majority is when one candidate receives:

• More than half of the votes

• The most votes, but not more than half

• No votes

A plurality is when one candidate receives:

• More than half of the votes

• The most votes, but not more than half

• No votes

Which law established rules for financing campaigns?

• Federal Election Campaign Act (FECA)

• Roe v. Wade

• The Whistleblower Act

Which of the following describes soft money?

• Unregulated money

• Regulated money

Which of the following describes hard money?

• Unregulated money

• Regulated money

What is the purpose of a campaign?

• To make money

• To get someone elected

• To educate children