Campaigns and Elections Answers

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3

The final competition for elective office is called the

A
indirect primary.
B
general election.
C
closed primary.
D
caucus.
5

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

A
a verdict overturned.
B
an officeholder removed.
C
a law revoked.
D
a candidate elected.
6

Which of these is the best reason to explain why candidates for office hire campaign staff to run their campaigns?

A
Campaigns are complex undertakings, and candidates must hire staff members to manage specific activities.
B
If candidates for office lose their runs for office, they can blame staff members for what went wrong.
C
Candidates hire staff members because campaigns provide an opportunity to give jobs to family members and friends.
D
Campaigns are run according to accepted rules, and one of those rules is that candidates for office must hire campaign staff.
7

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

A
registering voters.
B
organizing local polling places.
C
counting votes.
D
passing campaign finance laws.
8

The role of a campaign manager is to

A
select a candidate to run for office.
B
contact the media on a daily basis.
C
donate money to buy campaign materials.
D
oversee a campaign organization.
9

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.

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