US GOV Chapter 5 Test

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In the United States, the election process occurs in two steps. What are they?

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Nomination and General Election

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The Nomination is when…

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the field of candidates is narrowed

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The General Election is when…

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voters make the final choice of officeholder

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Which method of nomination is defined as: “A person who wants to run for office announces their candidacy”?

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Self-Announcement

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When a write-in candidate appears on the ballot, which process has been used?

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Self-Announcement

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The caucus is described as originally being what?

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A private meeting of local bigwigs

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In which state are caucuses still an important part of elections?

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Iowa

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Candidates must gather a required number of voters’ signatures to get on the ballot by means of…

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Petition

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Independent and minor party candidates are usually required by State law to be nominated by…

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Petition

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Which type of primary means “Only declared party members can vote”?

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Closed Primary