CH 12 Review

Which is a common belief about retrospective voting?

• It is the more complex way to make decisions.

• Some scholars believe this practice harms the electoral system.

• Voters never use this type of voting along with prospective voting.

• It is a way to hold politicians accountable.

Match the following

• Register with the FEC

• forming an exploratory committee

• gauging potential support

• participating in the invisible primary

• making promises annd an agenda

• announcing candidacy

• raising significant funds

• establishing oneself as a serious candidate

Early studies of democracy concluded that which of the following would yield a citizenry plagued by conflict?

• low levels of participation

• uninformed citizenry

• a diverse citizenry

• a single type of citizen

Cornelius is a registered Democrat and has been for several years. Based solely on his political affiliation, what is Cornelius most likely to support?

• longer voting hours

• shorter voter registration periods

• eliminating periods of early voting

• voter ID laws

You are among the many Americans who have a love-hate relationship with campaigns and voting. You are, therefore, likely to believe which of the following?

• Elections are crucial for accomplishing change.

• Government benefits us all equally.

• Elected officials ignore the wishes of the people.

• Partisanship is less problematic than ever before.

Which is true regarding women and voting?

• Women tend to vote less than men.

• Women tend to vote for Republicans more than Democrats.

• Older women vote less than younger women.

• Married women vote more conservatively than single women.

Party identification is the single most important factor in determining who citizens vote for.

• TRUE

• FALSE

During the primary race, a politician's team works to build a compelling narrative that ______.

• garners favor from independent voters

• gives the impression of momentum

• attacks all of the other challengers.

• establishes their candidate as credible

Which statement about votership is true?

• Racial minorities vote more than those who are white.

• The less education a person has, the more likely they are to vote.

• Younger citizens are more likely to vote than older ones.

• Women vote more than men.

The modern model of democracy is disadvantageous to those who are young, poor, and uneducated.

• TRUE

• FALSE