Content Review Week #2 Friday Morning Check

What is the primary characteristic of a "swing voter"?

• They consistently vote for the same political party in every election

• They are loyal to one specific political candidate regardless of policy changes

• They are undecided and can support either major political party in an election

• They only vote in local elections and avoid national elections

In a highly competitive Congressional election, a candidate uses gerrymandering to draw district boundaries in a way that ensures their party has a majority. The result is that the candidate's party wins more seats than the total percentage of votes they receive across the state. Which of the following terms best describes the practice of manipulating district boundaries to favor one political party over another?

• Incumbency

• Gerrymandering

• Realignment

• Tipping

Which of the following terms refers to a long-term, significant shift in voter loyalty from one party to another?

• De-alignment

• Tipping

• Realignment

• Polarization

Which of the following was a direct result of the Voting Rights Act of 1965?

• The abolition of the electoral college

• The extension of voting rights to all U.S. citizens

• Federal intervention to enable African Americans to register and vote

• The introduction of poll taxes and literacy tests

What is the main function of political parties as a linkage institution?

• To regulate the media and determine political coverage

• To mobilize voters and organize party conventions

• To influence government spending on public services

• To lobby Congress for specific policy changes

Which of the following is true about primary elections?

• Open primaries require voters to be registered party members

• Closed primaries allow any voter to choose which party’s primary to vote in

• Primaries are only held at the national level, not in individual states

• Primaries are used to select delegates who support a candidate at the national convention

4. In the context of presidential elections, what is the purpose of the Electoral College?

• To directly elect the President

• To provide a system of checks and balances

• To formally elect the President and Vice President

• To ensure equal representation of all states

What is the purpose of the Electoral College?

• To directly elect the president by popular vote

• To ensure every state has equal representation in the election process

• To elect members of Congress who then select the president

• To create an independent body of electors to vote for the president based on state totals

What is gerrymandering?

• The creation of a political platform by political parties

• The manipulation of electoral district boundaries to favor a particular party

• The process by which media influences public opinion in elections

• A campaign strategy focused on raising funds from individual donors

Which amendment lowered the voting age to 18?

• 15th Amendment

• 19th Amendment

• 26th Amendment

• 24th Amendment