US Government Voting, Elections and Campaign Funding Test

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Which amendment to the U.S. Constitution granted women the right to vote?

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19th Amendment

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What is the primary focus of the 24th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution?

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Eliminating poll taxes

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Which model of voting behavior involves individuals voting based on predictions of future performance of a party or candidate?

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Prospective voting

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What is the incumbency advantage phenomenon in U.S. elections?

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The benefits current officeholders possess over challengers

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How do open and closed primaries differ in the U.S. election process?

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Open primaries allow all registered voters to participate, while closed primaries allow only party members to vote.

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What role does the Electoral College play in U.S. presidential elections?

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It allocates electors based on state population, with most states using a winner-take-all system.

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Which factor is NOT typically considered when predicting voter turnout in the U.S.?
Options:
Demographic characteristics
Political efficacy
Weather conditions on election day
Structural barriers like polling hours

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Weather conditions on election day

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What is the primary purpose of the Bipartisan Campaign Reform Act of 2002?

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To ban soft money and reduce attack ads

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How do state laws influence voter turnout in elections?

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By setting the hours polls are open and voter ID requirements

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Which of the following is an example of a structural barrier to voting? Political efficacy, Polling hours, Party identification, Candidate characteristics

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Polling hours