AP Gov Unit 5: Politcal Participation #6

Quiz #6 (5.8-5.11)

Interest groups use political action committees (PACs) to

Raise and spend money on election campaigns

Which of the following best describes a closed primary?

Only registered party members may vote to choose the party’s nominee

What did the The Bipartisan Campaign Reform Act do

Lowered limits on soft money.

Which agency monitors campaign spending and provides information to the public?

Federal Election Commission

Meetings held at community centers, schools, and private homes to nominate presidential candidates are called:

caucuses.

Which of the following is NOT a way in which the federal government regulates campaigns?

By prohibiting negative advertising

To win the Electoral College, a presidential candidate must

Win a majority of the Electoral College votes with at least 270 out of 538.

Which of the following is NOT an electoral advantage for incumbent presidents?

They can collect unlimited funds from individual donors.

Which of the following has been a result of gerrymandering?

Congressional districts have become more "safe" allowing for the election of more ideological politicians

Which of the following is an accurate trend in modern campaigns?

There has been an increased dependence on political consultants.

Which states are most likely to attract the attention of presidential campaigns during a general election cycle?

swing states

What was the impact of Citizens United v FEC (2010)?*

Unlimited campaign spending by Super PACs