Campaigns and Elections Quiz

What is the role of the State Assembly in the Legislative Branch?

• Electing the President

• Appointing the Attorney General

• State Senators and State Representatives

• Managing the Public Service Commission

Which of the following is a type of election where voters narrow down candidates?

• General Election

• Primary Election

• Special Election

• Runoff Election

What is a Nomination in the context of elections?

• Selecting a candidate for a public office

• Voting in a general election

• Campaigning for a political party

• Registering to vote

Which type of primary requires voters to declare party affiliation before voting?

• Open Primary

• Blanket Primary

• Closed Primary

• Jungle Primary

Who are elected or appointed at the county level?

• Senators

• Commissioners, Manager, School Board

• President/Vice President

• State Representatives

Which officials are elected at the city/town level?

• State Senators

• Mayor, City Council, Manager, Treasurer, Clerk

• President/Vice President

• Attorney General

What is the main purpose of a Direct Primary?

• To elect the President

• To determine candidates for a general election

• To appoint judges

• To select party leaders

What is the purpose of Conventions in the nomination process?

• To declare a candidate's victory.

• To hold public meetings of party leaders.

• To choose candidates to run.

• To write in candidates' names on a ballot.

What is a Caucus?

• A public meeting of party leaders to choose nominees.

• A type of open primary listing candidates for all parties.

• A printed ballot with candidates' names.

• A vote cast by someone unable to attend the polling station.

What is a Nominating Petition?

• A declaration of candidacy and filing of petitions.

• A public meeting of party leaders.

• A printed ballot with candidates' names.

• A vote cast by someone unable to attend the polling station.