Unit 5 Review Lamoney Interactive Video

What amendment lowered the voting age to 18?

• 24th Amendment

• 15th Amendment

• 19th Amendment

• 26th Amendment

Who is responsible for managing federal elections?

• The federal government

• State governments

• The Supreme Court

• Local municipalities

Which model of voting behavior is based on past performance of a party?

• Rational choice voting

• Retrospective voting

• Prospective voting

• Party-line voting

What is the primary goal of political parties?

• To educate voters

• To raise funds

• To win elections

• To draft legislation

What term describes when a significant issue changes long-term party loyalty?

• Critical election

• Candidate-centered politics

• Party identification

• Party realignment

What is the primary function of interest groups?

• To influence policy and educate voters

• To nominate and elect candidates

• To serve as political parties

• To organize political rallies

What is the free rider problem associated with interest groups?

• Groups not having enough funds to operate

• Interest groups influencing too many politicians

• People benefiting from group efforts without joining

• Groups charging membership fees

What is a major difference between a primary election and a caucus?

• A primary is state-run, while a caucus is run by the federal government

• A primary involves secret ballots, while a caucus involves open discussion and voting

• Primaries are only for presidential elections, while caucuses are for all elections

• Caucuses are held nationwide on the same day, while primaries are state-specific

What does the Electoral College do?

• Counts the popular vote

• Officially elects the President of the United States

• Decides on the vice-presidential candidate

• Nominates presidential candidates

What advantage does an incumbent have in an election?

• They automatically win

• They have more campaign experience and resources

• They can change election laws

• They are the only ones allowed to campaign