POLS 2305- Campaigns and Elections Quiz

Political Action Committees

are committees created for collecting political donations.

The 1974 Federal Election Campaign Act

created the Federal Election Commission and placed limits on how much individuals and committees can contribute to candidates

A party leader or elected official who gets to vote at a party's national convention is known as a(n)?

superdelegate.

When voters can vote in either party primary without disclosing their party affiliation, it is called

an open primary.

When the top two candidates in a primary compete in a second primary for the majority of votes, it is called

a run-off primary.

A ballot in which all candidates for a particular elected post are grouped together is

an office-block ballot.

Voter turnout is commonly higher in __________ than in __________.

presidential elections; midterm elections

Voter turnout _________ as age __________.

increases, increases

The number of members each state will have in the electoral college

is determined by adding the number of representatives and the number of senators a state has in Congress.

In order to qualify for Vice President you must meet these requirements EXCEPT

at least 45 years old

True or False:

The main goal of a campaign is to get votes for a specific candidate.

True

A _________________ provides a space for candidates, officials, and political parties to communicate messages to an audience.

Platform

______________ is someone who stays informed on the issues, and formulates their own ideas.

Mediated Citizen

True or False: Political Advertising is meant to highlight a candidate's stance on the issues.

False

Also known as a Campaign Manager, a _______________________ is responsible for a campaign strategy, advertising and other important aspects of a campaign.

Political Consultant