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How do Iowa Caucuses Impact our Elections?

Total questions: 14

Worksheet time: 7mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

During a Democratic caucus, voters will listen to a 30 minute discussion then go to a spot designated for their desired candidate.

a)

True

b)

False

2.

What percent of the votes must candidates have in a Democratic caucus to move on?

a)

50

b)

25

c)

75

d)

15

3.

Social pressures, time constraints and strategy can influence the votes of Iowans during a caucus.

a)

True

b)

False

4.

How is a Republican caucus different from a Democratic caucus?

a)

They have more candidates.

b)

They talk to each of the candidates one on one to decide which one they like.

c)

They get together in a group and share one vote.

d)

They use a secret-ballot voting system which is more private.

5.

The first state to hold a caucus is

a)

New Hampshire

b)

Kentucky

c)

Iowa

d)

Florida

6.

Primaries are held every _____ years.

a)

10

b)

4

c)

5

d)

3

7.

The first state to hold a primary is

a)

Iowa

b)

New Hampshire

c)

Arkansas

d)

Florida

8.

Some states will only let you vote for a candidate in your own political party.

a)

True

b)

False

9.

One impact for Iowa going first is that the state helps to build a candidates __________________.

a)

viability

b)

momentum

c)

vote

d)

primary

10.

Iowa caucusing first helps to bring ________________ to the state.

a)

revenue

b)

carnivals

c)

circuses

d)

families

11.

An impact of Iowa holding the first caucus is that it sets the tone for the rest of the country.

a)

True

b)

False

12.

Any state that attempts to hold a caucus before Iowa could be rewarded.

a)

True

b)

False

13.

Vote swapping runs completely on the ____________ system as you have to trust people.

a)

exchange

b)

political

c)

honor

d)

hope

14.

Vote swapping is a very effective strategy.

a)

True

b)

False