The 2012 Election Explained

The video provides an in-depth analysis of the 2012 U.S. presidential election between Barack Obama and Mitt Romney. It covers campaign financing, changes in the Electoral College, voter laws, and the GOP primary. The general election analysis highlights key issues like the economy and foreign policy. The video concludes with a demographic breakdown of the election results, showing how different groups voted.

What was a significant change in campaign financing during the 2012 election compared to 2008?

• Ban on corporate donations

• Reduction in campaign spending limits

• Unlimited spending by super PACs

• Introduction of public funding

Which organization was influential in changing voter laws in GOP-led states before the 2012 election?

• League of Women Voters

• National Voter Registration Act (NVRA)

• Federal Election Commission (FEC)

• American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC)

Who was Mitt Romney's most serious challenger during the GOP primary?

• Rick Santorum

• Michelle Bachmann

• Newt Gingrich

• Ron Paul

Who did Mitt Romney choose as his vice-presidential running mate in 2012?

• John McCain

• Paul Ryan

• Sarah Palin

• Rick Perry

What was one of the major issues in the 2012 general election?

• Healthcare reform

• Foreign policy

• Education reform

• Environmental policy

Which demographic group overwhelmingly supported Barack Obama in the 2012 election?

• Senior citizens

• African American voters

• Evangelical Christians

• White voters

What percentage of the Hispanic vote did Barack Obama receive in the 2012 election?

• 27%

• 50%

• 71%

• 93%

Which statement best describes the ideological difference between Republicans and Democrats as highlighted in the 2012 election?

• Both parties have the same views on government intervention.

• Republicans support more government intervention, while Democrats favor individualism.

• Democrats believe in individualism, while Republicans support government facilitation.

• Republicans believe in individualism, while Democrats support government facilitation.

What was a key factor in Mitt Romney's inability to connect with the Republican base?

• His support for tax increases

• His foreign policy stance

• His lack of political experience

• His wealth and insider status

What was the outcome of the 2012 presidential election in terms of electoral votes?

• Mitt Romney won with 332 electoral votes

• Barack Obama won with 332 electoral votes

• Barack Obama won with 206 electoral votes

• Mitt Romney won with 206 electoral votes