Chapter 10 Flashcard

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What is the main goal of a political campaign?

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To persuade voters to elect a candidate

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Which of the following is a result of Jim Crow Laws? Increased voter turnout, Decentralization of the government, Rural to urban population changes, Grandfather Clause

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Grandfather Clause

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Who can vote in a closed primary?

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Registered party members can vote in a closed primary.

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Why are swing states important to presidential candidates?

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Swing states are important because they can decide the election outcome

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Which amendment established a term limit for the presidential office?

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22nd Amendment

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How many electoral votes does a candidate need to win the presidency?

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270

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What is the definition of issue ads?

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Issue ads are advertisements that promote a specific political issue without directly advocating for a candidate.

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Which is NOT a way campaign organizations get the word out to vote? Options: Ringing on doorbells, Sending text messages, Posting on social media, Publicizing candidates on food packaging

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Publicizing candidates on food packaging

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Which group fought for the expansion of voting rights during the 1950s and 1960s? Options: John Birch Society, The American Legion, Women's Suffrage Movement, SNCC and NAACP

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SNCC and NAACP

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Which of the following accurately portrays a campaign organization for a city council candidate? A single individual managing all aspects of the campaign, An informal group of friends without specific roles, A structured team with volunteers and a campaign manager, A highly professional team with lawyers, accountants, pollsters, etc.

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A structured team with volunteers and a campaign manager