Swing State Quiz

Which of the following would NOT be considered part of the air war for a political campaign?

• Radio Ad

• Television Ad

• Videos posted on Social Media

• Walking a neighborhood and meeting voters

How did the internet use of young people change from 2005 to 2015?

• It more than doubled

• It decreased significantly

• It stayed the same

• It increased slightly

What is the term for a state that is highly competitive and often votes for different political parties from election to election?

• Swing State

• Red State

• Blue State

• Elector State

How many times has a president lost the popular vote but won the electoral college in the history of the United States?

• 5

• 1

• Never

• 7

What state has a republican never lost and still won the presidency?

• Ohio

• New York

• Texas

• California

What is it called when special interest groups try to influence public officials?

• Lobbying

• Campaigning

• Negotiating

• Persuading

What type of interest group is The Better Business Bureau?

• Consumer

• Civil Rights

• Environmental

• Political

Which of the following is an example of a Civil Rights public interest group?

• NAACP

• DNR

• NRA

• AAA

How many states use a "winner take all" system for electoral votes?

• 14

• 48

• 50

• 0

Which of the following would be considered a "swing state"?

• Ohio

• Texas

• North Dakota

• Montana