05 - APGOPO Chapter 18

Which amendment required separate ballots for the president and vice president?

• First Amendment

• Twelfth Amendment

• Fifth Amendment

• Tenth Amendment

What advantage do sitting presidents have in elections?

• They can change election dates

• They have established donor networks and media coverage

• They can choose their opponents

• They are automatically re-elected

What is a caucus?

• A secret meeting of party leaders

• A more public and time-consuming process than primaries

• A type of general election

• A meeting held after the election

What is the focus of candidates during the general election?

• Safe states

• Swing states

• States with the largest populations

• States with the smallest populations

How many electoral votes are needed to win the U.S. presidency?

• 270

• 300

• 250

• 538

What is the "winner-take-all" system?

• All candidates win

• The candidate with the most popular votes wins all electoral votes in most states

• The candidate with the least votes wins

• Votes are divided equally among candidates

What is the purpose of party conventions?

• To elect a new president

• To officially nominate presidential candidates

• To decide on new laws

• To hold debates

What is the main criticism of the Electoral College?

• It is too simple

• It impedes democracy

• It is too expensive

• It is not used in other countries

What is the main argument in favor of the Electoral College?

• It is faster than other systems

• It balances power between populous and smaller states

• It is more traditional

• It is easier to understand

What is the primary purpose of gerrymandering?

• To increase voter turnout

• To create competitive elections

• To favor one party

• To reduce campaign costs