MCAP Review 9: Elections and Campaigns

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What is the main reason that fundraisers are important for a candidate for public office?

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To help pay for advertising and personal appearances

Answer explanation

Campaign fundraising is to help the candidate win.

If they win, they will use tax revenue (not campaign funds) to help the people.

Candidates can not spend the money on themselvs.

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The primary purpose of a political action committee (PAC) is to

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Raise money for political campaigns

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Why would political candidates most likely use digital communications during election campaigns?

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To share ideas directly with voters

Front

What is one benefit of an open primary?

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It allows those not associated with any particular political party to vote.

Answer explanation

The purpose of primary elections is to pick the strongest candidates to represent the two main parties in the general (main) election.

In a closed primary, only party members can vote.

In an open party, any citizen over 18 can vote.

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Which argument best supports a policy of open primaries before the general election? Options: Political parties would have greater influence in local races. Candidates would make fewer promises to special interest groups. Independents would have greater influence in candidate selection. Increased visibility of state races would encourage voter registration.

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Independents would have greater influence in candidate selection.

Answer explanation

Independents are not members of either party (Democrats or Republicans).

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What is one advantage of a two-party system when compared to a one-party system? Options: more efficient (faster) decisions, faster economic growth, tougher enforcement of laws, free and fair elections (democracy)

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free and fair elections (democracy)

Answer explanation

In a political system with 2 or more parties, voters have a real choice.

In a one-party system (like China), there is no choice, so there is no democracy.