Electoral Process and Voting Systems

The video tutorial covers the importance of elections in AP Gov, focusing on general and primary elections, the role of delegates, and the Electoral College. It explains the differences between open and closed primaries, the concept of caucuses, and how candidates win nominations. The Electoral College's function, its impact on democracy, and the focus on swing states are discussed. The video also highlights the incumbency advantage in presidential elections.

What is the main purpose of a general election?

• To choose the party's platform

• To select party delegates

• To debate party policies

• To elect a candidate to office

Which type of primary allows any registered voter to participate in either party's primary?

• General primary

• Caucus

• Open primary

• Closed primary

In a closed primary, who is allowed to vote?

• Any registered voter

• Only registered party members

• Only state officials

• Only party delegates

What is a caucus?

• A type of general election

• A national convention

• A meeting where party members discuss and vote for their preferred candidate

• An open primary

What is the role of delegates in the election process?

• To organize caucuses

• To campaign for candidates

• To officially elect a candidate at the National Convention

• To vote in the general election

How many total electoral votes are there in the Electoral College?

• 600

• 538

• 435

• 270

What happens if no candidate receives 270 electoral votes?

• The Supreme Court decides the election

• The House of Representatives decides the election

• The Senate decides the election

• A new election is held

Which states are candidates most likely to focus their campaign efforts on?

• Swing or Battleground states

• States they are sure to win

• States with the most electoral votes

• States with the least electoral votes

What is one argument in favor of the Electoral College?

• It ensures geographic balance

• It always reflects the popular vote

• It simplifies the election process

• It encourages third-party candidates

What is the incumbency advantage?

• The current president's advantage in re-election due to experience and resources

• The advantage of being a new candidate

• The advantage of having more campaign funds

• The advantage of being from a swing state