AP GOV: 5.9 Congressional Elections

How often are elections held for the House of Representatives?

• Every year

• Every 6 years

• Every 4 years

• Every 2 years

What percentage of Senate seats are up for reelection every two years?

• 50%

• 33%

• 100%

• 25%

What is the incumbency advantage?

• New candidates have an advantage

• Incumbents have a greater chance of reelection

• Voters prefer younger candidates

• Outsiders have a better chance of winning

What is gerrymandering?

• A fair drawing of district lines

• A voting system

• Manipulating district boundaries for political gain

• A type of fundraising technique

Who was Elbridge Gerry?

• A governor of Massachusetts known for a redistricting plan

• A president of the United States

• The inventor of the gerrymander

• A famous senator

What are midterm elections?

• Elections held in the middle of a presidential term

• Primary elections

• Elections for local government

• Elections for the president

What is a Political Action Committee (PAC)?

• A group that supports party candidates

• A federal agency

• A type of political party

• An organization that pools campaign contributions

What are safe seats?

• Seats that are contested in special elections

• Seats that are almost guaranteed to be won by a particular party

• Seats reserved for party leaders

• Seats for non-partisan candidates

How does the number of candidates in congressional primaries usually compare to presidential primaries?

• Fewer candidates in congressional primaries

• More candidates in congressional primaries

• No candidates, as congressional primaries do not exist

• The same number of candidates

What is the main difference in voter participation between presidential and congressional primaries?

• Only men can vote in congressional primaries

• Only property owners can vote in presidential primaries

• There is no difference in voter participation

• All registered party members can vote in presidential primaries, but only those in the district can vote in congressional primaries