Topic 11 Test Review

Front

Which of the following is not a suggested flaw of the electoral college: The House of Representatives could choose the president, The popular vote winner is not guaranteed, The electoral vote always closely mirrors the popular vote, Electors do not have to vote with their state?

Back

The electoral vote always closely mirrors the popular vote

Front

How does a direct primary differ from a caucus?

Back

Primaries are open to all party members, while caucuses are not.

Front

Making sure political party members are of good character and are well behaved is called what function?

Back

bonding agent

Front

Which of the following describes a party that breaks away from a major party: single issue, economic protest, splinter, ideological?

Back

splinter

Front

Open primaries...

Back

Include independents

Front

Which is true about multiparty systems? Options: More stable than two party systems, Tends to end up being a coalition government, Commonly results in dictatorships, Has broad support among many voters in the United States

Back

Tends to end up being a coalition government

Front

Electors used to cast two votes for President, but now they cast one for President and one for Vice President. Why?

Back

12th Amendment

Front

Why does America have a two party system? Options: The electoral process of single member districts encourages two parties, The fight over the Constitution led to the two party system, American ideological consensus shows that many Americans are not that radically different in their thinking, All the above

Back

All the above

Front

What is the nominating method where states send delegates to choose a candidate?

Back

Convention

Front

States that are too close to call are

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battleground