WorksheetsExit Ticket Ch 11
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
Why is the nomination step important in our two-party system?
a)
It determines the party's election date
b)
It sets the party's policy agenda that they will follow for the next four years
c)
It allows each party to name the individual who will seek an office
d)
It finalizes the election results
2.
In a closed primary, who is allowed to vote?
a)
Any qualified voter
b)
Only independent voters
c)
All registered voters
d)
Only declared party members
3.
How does Indiana conduct its primary elections?
a)
Closed primary
b)
Open primary
c)
Blanket primary
d)
Top-two system
4.
What is the "top two" primary system followed by California and Washington?
a)
nominees from both parties are on the same ballot, and the top two face off in the general election
b)
Only independent candidates are on the ballot and the top two face off in the general election
c)
Each party has its own primary and selects a single candidate then these two candidates face off in the general election.
d)
Candidates are selected only by party leaders
5.
What is an advantage of a closed primary?
a)
It allows independent voters to participate
b)
It prevents other party members from nominating a weak opponent
c)
It ensures voter secrecy regarding party affiliation
d)
It reduces the cost of elections
6.
What is one advantage of an open primary?
a)
It forces voters to make their party affiliation public
b)
It reduces voter turnout
c)
It ensures only party members can vote
d)
It allows those who see themselves as independents to participate
7.
What is the difference between a majority and a plurality in elections?
a)
A majority requires more votes than any other candidate, while a plurality requires over 50% of the votes
b)
A majority requires the most votes, while a plurality requires unanimous votes
c)
A majority requires over 50% of the votes, while a plurality requires more votes than any other candidate
d)
A majority requires equal votes, while a plurality requires more votes than the runner-up
8.
Which offices typically fall into the category of nonpartisan elections?
a)
Governors
b)
Senators
c)
Judges
d)
Mayors
9.
Why might voters be poorly informed during primaries?
a)
They always vote based on detailed policy knowledge
b)
They often vote based on name recognition
c)
They have unlimited access to candidate information
d)
They only vote in general elections
10.
What is an incumbent?
a)
A candidate running for the first time
b)
A candidate running for reelection
c)
A candidate who has never held office
d)
A candidate from a third party
11.
Why do presidential candidates focus on swing voters and battleground states?
a)
Swing voters are those who have already made up their minds
b)
Battleground states are those that could be won by either the Republican or the Democratic candidate
c)
Swing voters are those who always vote for the same party
d)
Battleground states are those that are always won by the same party
12.
On what day is the presidential election held?
a)
The first Monday in November
b)
The first Tuesday in December
c)
The Tuesday after the first Monday in November
d)
The last Wednesday in October
13.
In every state except Maine and Nebraska, the electors are chosen on what basis?
a)
Proportional representation
b)
Winner-take-all
c)
Random selection
d)
State legislature appointment
14.
If no candidate wins a majority of electoral votes, what happens?
a)
The Senate elects the President
b)
The Supreme Court decides the election
c)
The House of Representatives elects the President, with one vote per state
d)
A new election is held
15.
What is one objection to election by the House of Representatives? Check all that apply
a)
Small states would have disproportionate power over big states
b)
It requires 26 votes, so if there was a strong third-party candidate, they might not be able to make a decision
c)
Big states would have disproportionate power over small states
d)
A state might be so divided that they don’t vote
e)
The House has less experience with foreign policy
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