05. Elections and Politics 23-24 (Civics)

Which of these decides whether or not a candidate will be listed on the ballot for an election?

• The Electoral College

• Ballot Access Laws

• Political Action Committees

• Closed Primaries

Who was the 3rd party candidate that gained nearly 19% of the popular vote in 1992 presidential election?

• Ralph Nader

• Jesse Jackson

• Bill Clinton

• Ross Perot

Each state receives Electoral College votes equal to which two factors?

• Registered voters and licensed drivers

• Senators and Representatives in the House

• Income tax and intergovernmental revenues

• Republican and Democrats

What are organizations that provided social services and jobs in exchange for votes?

• Political Action Committees

• Political Machines

• Public Welfare and Entitlement

• Ballot Access Organizations

What was one positive factor of organizations that provided social services and jobs in exchange for votes?

• They can quickly organize help for those in need

• They help to decide whether or not a candidate will be listed on a ballot

• They cause corruption and stolen tax money by politicians

• They communicate and coordinate with candidates to help them win

What was one negative factor of organizations that provided social services and jobs in exchange for votes?

• They can quickly organize help for those in need

• They help to decide whether or not a candidate will be listed on a ballot

• They cause corruption and stolen tax money by politicians

• They communicate and coordinate with candidates to help them win

Which of these is an election in which only registered members of a party can vote for nominees?

• Closed Primaries

• Open Primaries

• Semi-Closed Primaries

• Conventional Primaries

Which of these allows independent voters to vote, but each voter can vote only in one.

• Closed Primary

• Open Primary

• Semi-Closed Primary

• Conventional Primary

Which of these will allow anyone to vote regardless of their registered party?

• Closed Primary

• Open Primary

• Semi-Closed Primary

• Conventional Primary

What do you call the very last step before a Presidential election when registered members vote between two candidates to decide who will actually run for president?

• Electoral College

• State of the Union

• Caucus

• Inauguration