Ch. 18 Milan Gov Test

Consider an individual whose family always voted Republican but whose friends all plan to vote for the Democrat candidate in the next election. This individual is getting advice from both groups regarding how to vote. This person would be considered which type of voter?

• grandfathered

• populist

• straight party

• cross-pressured

Cross-pressured

What was the main reason that many people were denied suffrage in the early period of U.S. history?

• Many of those in power thought wealthy, well educated white men could make the best choices.

• Only a small group of people had access to the information needed to make informed decisions.

• Each state had its own rules concerning who could vote in national elections.

• Few people, especially those who do not own property, had any desire to be involved in elections.

Many of those in power thought wealthy, well educated white men could make the best choices.

Requiring a literacy test before allowing a person to vote was discriminatory because

• the requirement was not applied equally to all people

• it violated the 21st Amendment.

• the test was given only to women

• it meant that voters had to own property.

the requirement was not applied equally to all people

Which of these statements concerning political candidates is true?

• During the past 100 years, there has been little change in the importance of either a candidate's image or qualifications.

• Due to the large amount of information on the Internet, a candidate's qualifications have become more important while the importance of image has decreased.

• The importance of a candidate's image has decreased due to greater candidate exposure in the media.

• Due to the media, the importance of a candidate's image has increased in recent years.

Due to the media, the importance of a candidate's image has increased in recent years.

An important goal of the federal election cycle it to

• make certain that the entire government does not turn over at the same time.

• make it easier for voters to get to the polls.

• reduce costs by minimizing the number of elections.

• prevent one party from controlling the government for an extended period of time.

make certain that the entire government does not turn over at the same time.

In the late 1800s, discrimination against African Americans who attempted to vote was most common in

• wealthier areas of the U.S.

• big cities.

• the South.

• the Northeast.

the South.

The 26th Amendment greatly increased the number of Americans eligible to vote by

• passing grandfather clauses.

• requiring voters to pass a literacy test.

• lowering the voting age to 18.

• eliminating discriminatory voting laws.

lowering the voting age to 18.

After the passage of the 19th Amendment,

• poll taxes became illegal.

• women had the legal right to vote but had a difficult time exercising it.

• some states implemented grandfather clauses.

• women did not face the discriminatory laws that African Americans did.

women did not face the discriminatory laws that African Americans did.

In early America, approximately what percent of the adult population had the right to vote?

• 5 or 6

• 15

• 50

• 20 or 25

5 or 6

Election

An orderly process for making group decisions.

Voting

Making a choice among alternatives in an election.

Disenfranchise

To deprive of the right to vote.

Midterm election

A Congressional election that takes place halfway through the president's term in office.

Initiative

A method by which citizens propose a constitutional law or amendment.

Straight party ticket

A ticket on which a voter has selected candidates of only his or her own party.

The canvassing board (the official group that counts the votes) has represenatives from what?

• both political parties

• federal and state government

• state and local government

• campaign staffs and all candidates

Both political parties

A testimonial ad is likely to be persuasive because

• people may change their point of view due to fear.

• many people like to support candidates who have a high level of popularity.

• people tend avoid supporting someone associated with a negative symbol.

• many people are swayed by the opinions of those whom they regard highly

many people are swayed by the opinions of those whom they regard highly.

If a campaign commercial uses ad hominem (attacks a persons character), it

• makes glittering generalities.

• attacks a candidate rather than the issues.

• cites a prominent person who agrees with a candidate's position.

• associates a positive symbol with the candidate.

attacks a candidate rather than the issues.

What propaganda technique is a candidate using if she says people should support her because the vast majority of people think she is the best candidate?

• appeal to fear

• bandwagon

• appeal to authority

• glittering generality

Bandwagon

In order to qualify to vote, you must

• own property in the state in which you vote.

• have a minimum of a high school education.

• be at least 21 years of age.

• first complete a voter registration form.

first complete a voter registration form.

Why did it become common in the late 1800s to require people to register in order to vote?

• to stop voting fraud

• to prevent women from voting

• to raise funds

• to prevent African Americans from voting

to stop voting fraud

How is a polling place related to a precinct?

• A polling place is the location within a precinct where people vote.

• A polling place is a single neighborhood within a precinct.

• A precinct is a single neighborhood within a polling place.

• A precinct is the location within a polling place where people vote.

A polling place is the location within a precinct where people vote.

Some people are against limits on campaign contributions because they think

• campaign contributions are becoming more important than campaign spending.

• limits are a violation of the right to free speech.

• limits keep incumbents from becoming overly powerful.

• candidates with fewer financial resources will be penalized.

limits are a violation of the right to free speech.

People who support regulation to limit campaign spending believe that this will

• encourage legislative referendums.

• reduce corruption.

• reduce the number of candidates.

• support free speech.

reduce corruption

register

To enroll one's name with the appropriate local government in order to participate in elections.

precinct

A voting district.

Absentee ballot

A ballot that allows a person to vote without going to the polls on Election Day.

stratedgy

A plan or method for achieving a goal.

Propaganda

The use of ideas, information, or rumors to influence opinion.

hard money

Direct contributions to candidate's political campaign.

Who could and could not vote in America?

Only wealthy, white, property-owning males were allowed to vote in early America.

How were the literacy test, poll tax, and grandfather clause similar? How were they different?

The literacy test, poll tax, and grandfather clause were similar because they were intended to restrict voting rights after the Constitution required that voting not be restricted on the basis of race. The poll tax (made voters pay plus any unpaid previous years) and literacy tests (deem if someone was literate) required voters to do specific things before they were permitted to vote, while the Grandfather clauses (only could vote if grandfather voted before 1867) exempted some people from those tasks.

How was suffrage granted to women and 18 year olds.

Women organized to fight for their right to vote in meetings, lectures, articles, marches, and lobbies, 18-to-21 year-olds were being drafted and fighting for their country and became involved in protests.

How do election cycles, term limits, and ballot issues influence voting?

Consistent election cycles make it more convenient for voters to make it to the polls. Term limits give voters the opportunity to later choose a new leader if unsatisfied with the current one. Ballot questions allow voters to directly influence issues and bans.

explain how legislative referendums, popular referendums, and initiatives are forms of direct democracy?

On each type of those issues voters can vote directly instead of through a representative.

How do television, the internet, and social media influence political campaigns?

Television, the Internet, and social media help campaigns reach more people quickly and allow the campaigns to target their most likely voters.

How are rules governing PACs and SuperPACs different?

PACs may coordinate with campaigns, and are limited to a donation of $2,600 directly to a candidate's campaign. Super PACs are not allowed to coordinate a campaign, buy may spend unlimited amounts to support or defeat a candidate.

What two qualifications does every state require to vote?

Every state requires voters to be U.S. citizens and to be residents of the state for a certain period of time before they are eligible to vote.

what steps must be taken to register to vote?

A person must complete a registration form and submit it to the board of elections.

What is the purpose of early voting laws and absentee ballots?

The purpose of early voting laws and absentee ballots is to make voting more convenient and more accessible so more people vote.

What are some of the roles and functions of a campaign organization?

A campaign organization is responsible for planning, strategy, media reltations, managing finances, opinion polls, and creating campaign materials.

What is propaganda? What are some common propaganda techniques? Which ones do you think are most effective?

Propaganda involves using ideas, information, or rumors to influence opinion. Common propaganda techniques include ad hominem, appeal to authority, appeal to fear, bandwagon, black and white, card stacking, common man, glittering generality, labeling, testimonial, and transfer.

What factors influence voters and election campaigns? Have these factors changed throughout our history? Explain.

Voters are influenced by election cycles, term limits, ballot issues, candidate qualifications and image, and the voter's personal background, including age, religion, family, education, occupation, income level, and party loyalty.

What is propaganda? What are some common propaganda techniques? Which ones do you think are most effective?

Propaganda involves using ideas, information, or rumors to influence opinion. Common propaganda techniques include ad hominem, appeal to authority, appeal to fear, bandwagon, black and white, card stacking, common man, glittering generality, labeling, testimonial, and transfer.

What are some of the roles and functions of a campaign organization?

A campaign organization is responsible for planning, strategy, media reltations, managing finances, opinion polls, and creating campaign materials.