Govt: Ch. 15/ 16 Test Prep

What was the purpose of establishing primary elections?

• to establish a system of political party decision-making

• to give voters control in selecting national and state party leaders

• to give voters control over their party’s choice of nominees

• to establish a federally controlled system for selecting nominees

What is unique about a closed primary election?

• Only party members and registered independent voters can vote in a closed primary.

• Only party members in the state legislature can vote in a closed primary.

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

• Only voters who change their party affiliation can vote in a closed primary.

Why do caucuses today usually attract a lower percentage of party members than primaries?

• They take place in the evening and can last a few hours.

• Attendance is closed to anyone other than state legislators.

• They are run by volunteers and are less organized.

• Attendance is open only to state party leaders.

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

• roll call at the convention

• televised debates

• checking candidates’ credentials

• acceptance speeches

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

• direct mail

• newspaper ads

• Internet

• telephone calls

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

• They think there will be fewer donations for congressional races.

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

• They think wealthy donors will give to presidential campaigns rather than to charities.

• They think donation funds will be unavailable for state campaigns.

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

• Political action committees cannot accept donations.

• Corporations and individuals cannot fund political ads.

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

• The Fifth Amendment prevents corporations from forming political action committees.

In which case would a 17-year-old be allowed to vote?

• if he or she lived in the District of Columbia

• if he or she had enlisted in the military

• in a primary election, if he or she will be 18 before the general election

• in a general election, if he or she will be 18 before the candidate takes office

Which of the following methods is not used to register voters?

• online registration

• telephone registration

• mail-in registration

• in-person registration

Which of the following might prevent someone from registering to vote?

• no phone number

• no email address

• poor credit rating

• no proof of residence