Elections and Political Parties Pre -Flashcard USVG 6

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What is the best counterargument to the criticism that single-party voting lacks serious consideration of the candidates and the issues at stake?

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Political parties stand for certain principles, so anyone running under a party banner likely holds similar views.

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GOVT.6.a

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What would likely happen if there were no nominating step in American electoral politics?

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Many people would run and the winner would be elected with a relatively small percentage of the vote.

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GOVT.6.a

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What kind of primary does the following scenario describe? A candidate competes in a State’s presidential primary and wins 26 percent of the popular vote. Twenty-six percent of the State’s delegates are officially pledged to vote for that candidate at the national party convention.

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primary with proportional representation rules

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Based on the information in the chart, which statement is most likely true?

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In the future, overall spending will likely increase, and spending per voter will also likely increase.

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GOVT.6.b

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What is the best reason why the FEC has these funding qualifying rules for minor party presidential candidates?

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Minor parties must demonstrate they have a solid base of support before receiving tax payer monies.

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GOVT.6.b

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People who join together to pursue a common interest in influencing legislation are known as what?

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Interest Groups

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GOVT.6.b

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The graph below reflects which fact about American voters?

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Independent voters help decide elections.

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GOVT.6.f

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Redistricting

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the process of drawing United States and state  electoral district boundaries

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GOVT.6.d

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Gerrymandering

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Drawing the map for the political benefit of one party or group

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GOVT.6.d

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Which amendment eliminated poll taxes? Options: 15th Amendment, 19th Amendment, 24th Amendment, 26th Amendment

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24th Amendment

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GOVT.6.e