CE.5 Review

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Political parties distribute literature about their candidates in order to

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educate the electorate about campaign issues

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Which of the following is a function of political parties: Protecting former Presidents, Nominating qualified candidates, Electing Supreme Court justices, Appointing diplomatic officials?

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Nominating qualified candidates

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In order to win an election, a major party is most likely to —

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appeal to the political center

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A candidate for national office often appeals to the most citizens by

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holding moderate views

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Third parties differ from the two main political parties because third parties —

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are often concerned with one issue

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The main purpose of a Political Action Committee (PAC) is to —

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raise money for candidates who support the same views

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America is becoming less democratic. It is getting more difficult for an average person to run for office. Which best explains this statement? Options: Number of elections, Influence of lobbyists, Expensive registration fees, High campaign costs

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High campaign costs

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Qualification to vote in VA: Citizen of the US, 18 years or older, and...

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state resident

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For the house of representatives the number is based on

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state population

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In a winner-take all system, the candidate who wins receives —

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all of the state's electoral votes