POD 1st Semester Exam

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What is one of the main functions of political parties in the American Democratic System? Options: To decentralize government, To name those who will seek office, To create laws, To fund elections to keep them fair

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To name those who will seek office

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In which type of primary do voters not have to declare a party affiliation? Options: Closed Primary, Open Primary, Runoff Primary, Non-Partisan Primary

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Open Primary

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What is a caucus primarily used for?

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Selecting party delegates

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How are voters in a precinct supposed to cast their votes?

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At a polling place

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What is the "coattail effect" in elections?

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When a strong candidate at the top of the ballot helps other candidates

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Which type of ballot lists candidates according to their office? Options: Party-Column Ballot, Office-Group Ballot, Open Ballot, Closed Ballot

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Office-Group Ballot

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How are funds from Super PACs typically used? Options: To endorse candidates, For issue advocacy, As direct contributions to candidates, For personal expenses of candidates

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For issue advocacy

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What is the main drawback of primary elections?

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They are not well understood by the electorate.

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When are federal elections held in the United States? Options: The first Monday in November, The first Tuesday following the first Monday in November, The first Tuesday following the first Monday in October, The second Tuesday in November

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The first Tuesday following the first Monday in November

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What is "dark money"?

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Money that is used without any disclosure.