Elections Flashcard

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What is one positive effect of the two-party system on American politics?

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Increased political stability

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What is a common result of partisanship and polarization in a two-party system?

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Political gridlock

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What role do third parties play in a two-party system?

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They influence major party platforms.

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What is a characteristic of swing states?

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They can be won by either major party

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Which of the following is a result of strong party loyalty? Frequent changes in party leadership, Consistent voter support for a party, Increased third-party success, Decreased political engagement

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Consistent voter support for a party

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What is the primary purpose of a primary election?

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To select party nominees for the general election

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Which of the following is a common method used to increase voter turnout?
Implementing voter ID laws,
Reducing polling hours,
Offering early voting options,
Increasing the voting age

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Offering early voting options

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Why did the framers of the Constitution devise the Electoral College system?

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They did not trust the popular vote.

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What is the main idea of this cartoon?

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Many people do not vote because they do not care about the election.

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Which political party is considered the more conservative? Options: Republican, Democrat

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Republican