Campaigns and Elections — Quiz

Question 1

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

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only party members

Question 2

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

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corporations and the wealthy cannot donate an excessive amount.

Question 3

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

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Corporations and labor unions have too much power.

Question 4

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

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identify voters who will support their candidate.

Question 5

A meeting of party members to choose a nominee through debate is called a

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caucus.

Question 6

In a direct primary, voters

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vote for a nominee themselves, not through a delegate.

Question 7

What is a PAC?

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a committee that provides support for a candidate

Question 8

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

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limitations help to ensure the wealthy are less influential.

Question 9

What is a PAC?

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a committee that provides support for a candidate

Question 10

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

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Corporations and labor unions have too much power.

Campaigns and Elections — Quiz Answers