Campaigns and Elections / Quiz

In an ______ primary, voters choose delegates who will represent them at a party convention.

While state law governs many aspects of the election process, the federal government is responsible for registering voters. organizing local polling places. counting votes. passing campaign finance laws.

A Democrat can vote in a Republican primary in states that hold open primaries. hold closed primaries. have indirect primaries. have party caucuses.

A meeting of party members to choose a nominee through debate is called a primary. convention. caucus. general election.

The main purpose of a political campaign is either to get an issue passed or a verdict overturned. an officeholder removed. a law revoked. a candidate elected.

How can effective state laws best support a fair election process? State laws can ensure fair access for voters to registration and polling places. State laws can prohibit political speech if it is considered controversial. State laws can restrict voting rights if the government has a good reason. State laws can benefit some people and hurt others to keep an election fair.

What is a PAC? a committee that provides support for a candidate another name for a general election an election held to choose candidates for office a public meeting to choose candidates for office

Laws are passed to regulate the funding of political campaigns in an effort to ensure that only a handful of candidates run for office. all candidates who run for office have equal funding. corporations and the wealthy cannot donate an excessive amount. candidates focus on the day's controversial issues.

Before a general election can take place, a political party may hold a _______ election to select a candidate for office.

One way states can support a fair election process is to make voting mandatory for all citizens. train poll workers adequately. allow only educated individuals to vote. require all citizens to vote in person.