AP Gov - Topic 5.9 - FAC (Master Copy)

Match the following

• Midterm Elections

• Electoral districts in which the victory of a particular party or candidate is almost assured due to the political makeup of that district.

• Safe Seats

• A closed meeting of party members who choose party's candidates for general election.

• Caucuses

• The national elections held two years after presidential elections, in which members of Congress are elected but not the president.

What is the incumbency advantage?

• New candidates have an advantage

• Incumbents have a greater chance of reelection

• Voters prefer younger candidates

• Outsiders have a better chance of winning

How often are elections held for the House of Representatives?

• Every year

• Every 6 years

• Every 4 years

• Every 2 years

What is gerrymandering?

• A fair drawing of district lines

• A voting system

• Manipulating district boundaries for political gain

• A type of fundraising technique

What is the main difference in voter participation between presidential and congressional elections?

• Only men can vote in congressional primaries.

• Only property owners can vote in presidential primaries.

• There is no difference in voter participation.

• There tends to be higher voter participation in the presidential election than in midterm congressional elections.

What type of primary elections allow registered voters to participate regardless of their political affiliation?

• Caucus primaries

• Semi-open primaries

• Open primaries

• Closed primaries

How long is a Senate term?

• 8 years

• 6 years

• 4 years

• 2 years

What is the incumbency advantage?

• The edge current officeholders have over challengers in elections due to their existing platform, name recognition, and resources.

• The ability of voters to easily choose new candidates over current officeholders in elections.

• The tendency for political parties to select new candidates for each election cycle.

• The practice of redrawing district boundaries to benefit a political party or group.

Which group is most likely to provide financial support to incumbents?

• Grassroots organizations

• Political Action Committees (PACs)

• Independent candidates

• Small local businesses