Campaigns and Elections Answers

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

A
all qualified voters
B
only party members
C
only party leaders
D
delegates
3

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.
4

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.
5

How can effective state laws best support a fair election process?

A
State laws can ensure fair access for voters to registration and polling places.
B
State laws can prohibit political speech if it is considered controversial.
C
State laws can restrict voting rights if the government has a good reason.
D
State laws can benefit some people and hurt others to keep an election fair.
6

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

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8

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

A
primary.
B
convention.
C
caucus.
D
general election.
9

Before a general election can take place, a political party may hold a election to select a candidate for office.

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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.

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