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WorksheetsHow do Iowa Caucuses Impact our Elections?
Total questions: 14
Worksheet time: 7mins
During a Democratic caucus, voters will listen to a 30 minute discussion then go to a spot designated for their desired candidate.
True
False
What percent of the votes must candidates have in a Democratic caucus to move on?
50
25
75
15
Social pressures, time constraints and strategy can influence the votes of Iowans during a caucus.
True
False
How is a Republican caucus different from a Democratic caucus?
They have more candidates.
They talk to each of the candidates one on one to decide which one they like.
They get together in a group and share one vote.
They use a secret-ballot voting system which is more private.
The first state to hold a caucus is
New Hampshire
Kentucky
Iowa
Florida
Primaries are held every _____ years.
10
4
5
3
The first state to hold a primary is
Iowa
New Hampshire
Arkansas
Florida
Some states will only let you vote for a candidate in your own political party.
True
False
One impact for Iowa going first is that the state helps to build a candidates __________________.
viability
momentum
vote
primary
Iowa caucusing first helps to bring ________________ to the state.
revenue
carnivals
circuses
families
An impact of Iowa holding the first caucus is that it sets the tone for the rest of the country.
True
False
Any state that attempts to hold a caucus before Iowa could be rewarded.
True
False
Vote swapping runs completely on the ____________ system as you have to trust people.
exchange
political
honor
hope
Vote swapping is a very effective strategy.
True
False
