Election Politics and Political Behavior

What is voter turnout?

• Number of candidates in an election

• Number of registered voters

• Number of votes cast for each candidate

• Percentage of eligible voters who cast their vote

How does media influence political behavior?

• Media influences political behavior through shaping public opinion, disseminating information, setting the agenda, and framing political issues.

• Media influences political behavior by promoting conspiracy theories.

• Media only influences political behavior through advertising.

• Media has no influence on political behavior.

What are voting rights?

• The privilege to serve on a jury

• The ability to run for political office

• The legal right of individuals to participate in the democratic process by casting their vote in elections or on important issues.

• The right to protest and demonstrate

What is the electoral college?

• A group of electors chosen to elect state governors

• A group of electors chosen to elect members of Congress

• A group of electors chosen to elect the President and Vice President

• A group of electors chosen to elect local officials

What is the process of voting?

• The process of voting involves individuals casting their votes to determine the weather forecast.

• The process of voting involves individuals casting their votes to elect a president.

• The process of voting involves individuals casting their votes to select a candidate or make a decision on a particular issue.

• The process of voting involves individuals casting their votes to choose a new color for a traffic light.

What factors can influence voter turnout?

• Gender, marital status, and employment status.

• Geographic location, weather conditions, and campaign advertising.

• Age, education level, income level, race/ethnicity, political interest, and accessibility to polling locations.

• Religious beliefs, social media usage, and political party affiliation.

Which of the following is an example of media influence on elections?

• Political advertisements

• Voter registration drives

• Social media campaigns

• Debates

What is the purpose of the electoral college?

• To select members of Congress.

• To determine state governors.

• To oversee local elections.

• To determine the President and Vice President of the United States.

What is a primary election?

• A primary election is a final election in which voters of a political party choose their party's candidates for an upcoming general election.

• A primary election is a type of election where only registered party members can vote.

• A primary election is a process where candidates from different political parties compete against each other.

• A primary election is a preliminary election in which voters of a political party choose their party's candidates for an upcoming general election.

What is a strategy an interest group might use to influence an election's outcome (results)?

• pay candidates to quit running

• run TV and newspaper ads

• conduct public opinion polls

• hire high-powered lobbyists to influence legislators