WorksheetsElections and Campaigns
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 25mins
What is the term used to describe campaign strategies that speak negatively and "call out" the opposing candidates?
Mudslinging or Name-Calling
Endorsement
Symbol
Plain Folks
What is the main goal of campaigning for candidates running for office? Win
Win 50% + 1 of the votes (Simple Majority)
Win 100% of the votes (Unanimous)
Win 67% of the vote (2/3)
Win 75% of the vote (3/4)
What is the campaign propaganda strategy that associates the candidate with the average person?
Glittering Generalities
Plain Folks
Symbols
Endorsement
True or False: Endorsement is a campaign strategy that requires a person to speak out for a specific candidate.
True
False
What would be the most accurate source to find information about candidates' views during an election?
a private interest group's website
a record of the candidates' voting history on issues-related legislation
a TV commercial sponsored by a political party
a newspaper editorial
Match the Following definitions to the term.
Candidates want the voters to think they are just like us.
Plain Folks
Everyone's supporting me and you should too.
Bandwagon
Slogans that sound good and mean nothing.
Glittering Generalities
Telling only one side of the story.
Card-stacking
This is an organization designed to support political candidates with campaign contributions. (Section 1)
Common Cause
Political Action Committee
Federal Election Commission
Citizen's Coalition
These are surveys that help campaigns target their message
Lobbying
Sampling Error
Media
Polls
Which of the following represents a consequence of candidate-centered electoral campaigns?
A decrease in the role of political parties in campaign management
A decrease in the number of third-party candidates on the ballot
A decrease in the amount of money spent on political campaigns
A decrease in voter outreach and mobilization efforts
Candidates for political office use public opinion polls for all of the following purposes EXCEPT to
Assess recognition of the candidate's name
Measure voters' support for the candidate's issues
Bring the opposition's opinions into alignment with those of the candidate
Identify key issues among the voters
What campaign strategy uses slogans and catch-phrases that sound good and aren't specific toward a candidate's goals for office?
Glittering Generalities
Bandwagon
Symbols
Plain Folks
Trump's "Make American Great Again" and Obama's "Yes We Can" phrases are examples of what campaign propaganda strategies?
Symbols
Endorsement
Glittering Generalities
Bandwagon
Wearing an American Flag pin when giving campaign speeches is a good example of what campaign propaganda strategy?
Glittering Generalities
Symbols
This campaign strategy requires candidates to incentivize their electorate to vote for them because they'd be "following the crowd".
Plain Folks
Bandwagon
True or False: Card stacking is a campaign propaganda strategy that requires a candidate to discuss only positive things they've done in the past, or plan to do in the future.
True
False
What is the name of the system used in the United States to indirectly elect the President and Vice President?
Congressional Vote
Popular Vote
Electoral College
Senate Vote
Which event is held by each major party to nominate their presidential candidate and adopt a party platform?
Campaign Fundraiser
Presidential Debate
Political Rally
National Convention
What is the official set of goals, principles, and policies adopted by a political party or candidate?
Directive
Platform
Manifesto
Agenda
Which term is used to describe a state where the vote is split relatively evenly between the two major parties, making it important in determining the overall result of an election?
Swing State
Safe State
Battleground State
Solid State
What are the individuals who are chosen to cast the official votes for President and Vice President after the popular vote has taken place?
Senators
Electors
Representatives
Delegates
Which term is used to describe the states that predominantly support the Republican Party in presidential elections?
Purple States
Red States
Blue States
Green States
What is the term for the practice of drawing district boundaries in a way that gives one political party an advantage over others?
A) Gerrymandering
B) Redistricting
C) Reapportionment
D) Zoning
Which of the following is a primary function of political campaigns?
A) To entertain the public
B) To inform voters about candidates' positions
C) To create laws
D) To manage public funds
What is the role of a campaign manager in an election campaign?
A) To oversee the candidate's personal life
B) To manage the campaign's strategy and operations
C) To write speeches for the candidate
D) To conduct opinion polls
Which of the following is a common method used by candidates to reach voters during a campaign?
A) Hosting private dinners
B) Conducting door-to-door canvassing
C) Holding secret meetings
D) Avoiding public appearances
