5.02 Elections And Campaigns

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Why is campaign finance a concern in the United States?
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The need to raise campaign funds may lead to post-election corruption.
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Which type of election is not described correctly?
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In a general election, the top two candidates run against each other.
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Casting your vote in a private booth is an example of which of the following?
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a secret ballot
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The U.S. presidential election is determined by the people and which of the following?
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the electoral college
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Elections in the United States are managed and overseen by which of the following?
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state governments
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Which of the following is a result of the structure of the electoral college system?
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A candidate can lose the popular vote but win the presidency.
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Soldiers who are stationed far from home can vote using which of the following?
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an absentee ballot
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What is the term for a ballot question that, if approved, will change the state constitution?
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amendment
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In America, general elections are most often held on a Tuesday in which month or time period?
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November
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How does voter turnout in the United States compare to voter turnout in other democracies?
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It is low.