Campaigns and Elections Answers

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What is a PAC?

A
a committee that provides support for a candidate
B
another name for a general election
C
an election held to choose candidates for office
D
a public meeting to choose candidates for office
3

The most important role of election officials is to make sure that an election

A
takes place.
B
is administered fairly.
C
is inexpensive.
D
finishes on time.
5

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

A
campaign manager.
B
fund-raising chairperson.
C
communications director.
D
volunteer coordinator.
6

A Democrat can vote in a Republican primary in states that

A
hold open primaries.
B
hold closed primaries.
C
have indirect primaries.
D
have party caucuses.
7

The final competition for elective office is called the

A
indirect primary.
B
general election.
C
closed primary.
D
caucus.
8

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

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

One way states can support a fair election process is to

A
make voting mandatory for all citizens.
B
train poll workers adequately.
C
allow only educated individuals to vote.
D
require all citizens to vote in person.

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