Govt: Ch. 15/ 16 Test Prep

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1.
MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was the purpose of establishing primary elections?
to establish a system of political party decision-making
to give voters control in selecting national and state party leaders
to give voters control over their party’s choice of nominees
to establish a federally controlled system for selecting nominees
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is unique about a closed primary election?
Only party members and registered independent voters can vote in a closed primary.
Only party members in the state legislature can vote in a closed primary.
Only registered members of the political party can vote in a closed primary.
Only voters who change their party affiliation can vote in a closed primary.
3.
MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why do caucuses today usually attract a lower percentage of party members than primaries?
They take place in the evening and can last a few hours.
Attendance is closed to anyone other than state legislators.
They are run by volunteers and are less organized.
Attendance is open only to state party leaders.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What has become an important part of both parties’ nomination process?
roll call at the convention
televised debates
checking candidates’ credentials
acceptance speeches
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In a modern political campaign, what tool is very effective in organizing young supporters?
direct mail
newspaper ads
Internet
telephone calls
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why are some people concerned about the high cost of presidential campaigns?
They think there will be fewer donations for congressional races.
They think wealthy donors and special interest groups could get favors from candidates.
They think wealthy donors will give to presidential campaigns rather than to charities.
They think donation funds will be unavailable for state campaigns.
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was the Supreme Court’s ruling in Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission?
Political action committees cannot accept donations.
Corporations and individuals cannot fund political ads.
The First Amendment gives corporations the right to fund political advertising.
The Fifth Amendment prevents corporations from forming political action committees.
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