3.15 Campaigns and Elections Answers

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The main purpose of a political campaign is either to get an issue passed or

a verdict overturned.

an officeholder removed.

a law revoked.

a candidate elected.

What is one effective strategy used by political campaigns?

They keep all messages about the candidate or issue from getting to the public.

They communicate information to the public about the candidate or issue.

They give funds to various people and organizations.

They stay silent regarding opposing views.

In an primary, voters choose delegates who will represent them at a party convention.

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The final competition for elective office is called the

indirect primary.

general election.

closed primary.

caucus.

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

registering voters.

organizing local polling places.

counting votes.

passing campaign finance laws.

Which of these arguments might be used by someone who supports strict campaign finance laws?

Finance laws violate the right to free speech.

Wealthy people have earned the right to make big campaign donations.

A corporation should be free to support whomever it wishes.

Corporations and labor unions have too much power.

One way states can support a fair election process is to

make voting mandatory for all citizens.

train poll workers adequately.

allow only educated individuals to vote.

require all citizens to vote in person.

In a political campaign, the person with the responsibility of contacting the media and creating printed materials is the

campaign manager.

fund-raising chairperson.

communications director.

volunteer coordinator.

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