Campaigns and Elections — Quiz Answers

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In a closed primary, who selects a political party’s nominees for office?

A
only party leaders
B
delegates
C
all qualified voters
D
only party members
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Laws are passed to regulate the funding of political campaigns in an effort to ensure that

A
only a handful of candidates run for office.
B
all candidates who run for office have equal funding.
C
corporations and the wealthy cannot donate an excessive amount.
D
candidates focus on the day’s controversial issues.
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Which of these arguments might be used by someone who supports strict campaign finance laws?

A
Finance laws violate the right to free speech.
B
Wealthy people have earned the right to make big campaign donations.
C
A corporation should be free to support whomever it wishes.
D
Corporations and labor unions have too much power.
4

When campaign workers are canvassing neighborhoods, one of their goals is to

A
find out which candidate voters have selected.
B
sell campaign buttons door to door.
C
identify voters who will support their candidate.
D
determine the income level of a community.
6

In a direct primary, voters

A
select a nominee through a delegate.
B
vote for their candidate of choice in the general election.
C
vote for a nominee themselves, not through a delegate.
D
debate as a group to nominate a candidate.
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What is a PAC?

A
an election held to choose candidates for office
B
a committee that provides support for a candidate
C
a public meeting to choose candidates for office
D
another name for a general election
8

One reason some argue that campaign financing should be restricted is because

A
limitations help to ensure the wealthy are less influential.
B
the Constitution limits the influence of citizens on elections.
C
restrictions allow for greater influence by fewer corporations.
D
supporting a candidate is considered free speech.
9

What is a PAC?

A
another name for a general election
B
a committee that provides support for a candidate
C
an election held to choose candidates for office
D
a public meeting to choose candidates for office
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Which of these arguments might be used by someone who supports strict campaign finance laws?

A
Corporations and labor unions have too much power.
B
Wealthy people have earned the right to make big campaign donations.
C
A corporation should be free to support whomever it wishes.
D
Finance laws violate the right to free speech.
11

Laws are passed to regulate the funding of political campaigns in an effort to ensure that

A
only a handful of candidates run for office.
B
candidates focus on the day’s controversial issues.
C
corporations and the wealthy cannot donate an excessive amount.
D
all candidates who run for office have equal funding.
12

While state law governs many aspects of the election process, the federal government is responsible for

A
counting votes.
B
registering voters.
C
organizing local polling places.
D
passing campaign finance laws.
13

In a direct primary, voters

A
select a nominee through a delegate.
B
vote for a nominee themselves, not through a delegate.
C
debate as a group to nominate a candidate.
D
vote for their candidate of choice in the general election.
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In a closed primary, who selects a political party’s nominees for office?

A
all qualified voters
B
only party leaders
C
only party members
D
delegates
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One reason some argue that campaign financing should be restricted is because

A
the Constitution limits the influence of citizens on elections.
B
restrictions allow for greater influence by fewer corporations.
C
supporting a candidate is considered free speech.
D
limitations help to ensure the wealthy are less influential.
17

The final competition for elective office is called the

A
caucus.
B
general election.
C
indirect primary.
D
closed primary.
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When campaign workers are canvassing neighborhoods, one of their goals is to

A
sell campaign buttons door to door.
B
identify voters who will support their candidate.
C
determine the income level of a community.
D
find out which candidate voters have selected.

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