US Elections (Current Events)

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The way Maine and Nebraska award their electors

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All of these apply to the way Maine & Nebraska award electors.

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When it comes to narrowing down a field of candidates for a party's presidential nomination which is NOT an option?

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Party officials alone pick a candidate.

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In an open primary

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voters from any political party can participate.

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Which of the following is NOT TRUE about the President's cabinet?
They advise the president in relation to matters of their department.
They are there to help the President carry out the thousands of laws in the US.
They are appointed by the President, who can put anyone they want into that position without any checks.
They are appointed by the President but must be confirmed by the Senate.

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They are appointed by the President, who can put anyone they want into that position without any checks.

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Prospective judgment refers to

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voting for a party based on if their positions are likely to serve your interests.

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All of the following have been used to deny people the right to vote in the United States EXCEPT: Race, Gender, Property Ownership, Political Party membership

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Political Party membership

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A mandate can be based on the size of the victory (larger the better), is seen as a command by the voters for a party to carry out its platform, can easily be misinterpreted by the party claiming it.

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All of these apply to a mandate.

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Retrospective judgment refers to

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voters judging a party on whether the economy has improved during their time in office.

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People who support the current electoral college system argue

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it both protects the rights of smaller states and is an important piece of American Federalist democracy.

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The main purpose of holding elections is to

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All of these are purposes for holding elections.