Govt 7.3 Elections

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What is one criticism of the presidential election mentioned in the text?

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It is a choice between two evils.

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In 2015, what percentage of U.S. Congress members were women?

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20%

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What percentage of the 117th Congress is made up of women?

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27%

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In the context of political candidacy, a 'competitive seat' is one where a challenger runs against the ________.

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incumbent

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What is the most common method of picking a party nominee for state, local, and presidential contests?

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Primary election

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In a ______ primary, only members of the political party selecting nominees may vote.

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closed

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What is a caucus?

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A meeting of party members to select delegates.

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What is the voter turnout for a caucus compared to a primary?

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20 percent lower

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In which months are states like Iowa, New Hampshire, and South Carolina allowed to hold their presidential primaries or caucuses? Fill in the blank: January or ________.

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February

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When are party conventions typically held?

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June to September