1.a group that may not be in agreement with the general direction of the larger population
2.gave the President power to deport any alien he deemed dangerous
3.limit the Federal government strictly to the powers which the Constitution specifically delegated to it
4.allowing the federal government powers not denied it within the Constitution
5.the federal power of the country
6.one of the first two American political parties; they wanted a weak central government
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1.faction
2.Alien and Sedition Act
3.strict construction
4loose construction
5.central government
6.Anti-Federalist party
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The _______ believed in a loose construction of the Constitution.
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Federalists
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The __________ believed that the Federal government should possess all powers not specifically denied to it.
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Federalists
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The Anti-Federalists believed in a ___________ interpretation of the Constitution.
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strict
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The Anti-Federalist would limit the Federal government strictly to _____.
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the powers the constitution delegated to it
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Why did Democrats hold power for so long in the 30s, 40s, and 50s?
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the country entered the Great Depression
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Select the true statements about the Democratic Party. Select all that apply.
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It is the oldest political party in the United States.
The Democrats won the Presidency in the 90's but lost control of the Congress.
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The Democrats won all the elections from 1828-1860 except in __________
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1840 and 1848
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The Democrats fought bitterly at times over _____.
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banking policies
slavery issues
tariff rates
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The Democratic split was so severe during the 1860 elections that _____.
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they ran two candidates for the presidency
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The only Democrats to serve as President from 1860 to 1916 were _____. Select all that apply.
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Cleveland
Wilson
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The ________ Party is the oldest political party in the United States.
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Democratic
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Mark the statements that are true.
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The Democrats blamed the Republicans for the Stock Market crash of 1929.
The Democrats won the Presidency in the 90's but lost control of the Congress.
The "Era of Good feelings" was a period from 1816-1824 where there was only one political party: the Democrat-Republicans.
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The Democrats fought almost bitterly at times over _____.
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banking policies
slavery issues
tariff rates
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Before the Constitution was even written, two parties emerged vying for a direction for America. Name them and their characteristics.
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The Federalists wanted a strong centralized government, and the Anti-Federalist wanted to restrict the Federal government and give states more freedoms and legal control.
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Alexander Hamilton was among the most important of the Founding Fathers. Which of the following is he responsible for? Select all that apply
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as Secretary of the Treasury, starting a central federal bank and printing the first federal currency for the United States
establishing our free-market economy that significantly encouraged manufacturing and trade
master-minding and writing the majority of Federalist Papers, arguing for a strong Federal government set out in the Constitution
serving as aide-de camp for General Washington during the Revolutionary war and henceforth maintained and promoted our country's honor
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Which of the following is NOT true of the Anti-Federalists?
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They did not want a federal government that was toothless and would allow states too much power.
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The _________ believed that the Federal government should possess all powers not specifically denied to it.
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Federalists
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The Anti-Federalist would limit the Federal government strictly to _____.
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the powers the constitution delegated to it
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What are the major American political parties? Select all that apply.
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Democrats
Republicans
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Which of the following are Democratic presidents? Select all that apply.
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Johnson
Wilson
Kennedy
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Which of the following are Republican presidents? Select all that apply.
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Lincoln
Bush
Eisenhower
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Who was praised for his efforts in the Persian Gulf War, but was criticized for his poor efforts in strengthening the nation's economy?
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George H. Bush
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The Republican party originated _____.
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from a firm political stance against slavery
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Which of the following describes the early Republican party?
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In 1856, John C. Freemont won eleven northern states on an anti-slavery platform.
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Which of the following best describes Republican dominance from the time of Abraham Lincoln?
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Its policies appealed to a wide variety of constituents, including farmers, merchants, and industrialists.
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Throughout the 20th century, Republicans have done which of the following? Select all that apply.
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won majorities in both the House, Senate, and presidency during the middle of the century
elected Dwight D Eisenhower- twice
lost to Jimmy Carter and won with incumbent George H. Bush
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Which of the following are Republican presidents? Select all that apply.
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William Howard Taft
Theodore Roosevelt
Ulysses S. Grant
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Ronald Reagan
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A significance outcome of the 2000 elections is _____.
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the election results were challenged in court up to five weeks after the election
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Why did divisions in the Republican party occur?
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because conservative Republicans re-elected Taft at the party's 1912 national convention
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The " __________ way is a logically consistent approach to politics based on the moral principle of "self-ownership."
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Libertarian
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Debt-ridden farmers founded which parties in the late 1800s? Select all that apply.
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Populist
Greenback
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The _____ party is an example of a single-issue party.
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Prohibition
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Which parties began by splitting away from the two major political parties? Select all that apply.
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Roosevelt Progressives
Liberal Republicans
Dixiecrats
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The party formed by Texas billionaire Ross Perot 1990s was a member of the _____ Party.
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Reform
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The _____ stands for prevention-oriented government, conflict-free politics, and proven solutions designed to bring national life into harmony with natural law.
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Natural Law Party
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Which are examples of left-wing protest groups? Select all that apply.
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Socialist Labor Party
Communist Party U.S.A.
Democratic Socialists of America
Socialist Workers' Party
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he Prohibition Party was founded in 1869 solely for the purpose of preventing the manufacturing and sale of alcoholic beverages in the United States. The Prohibition Party is an example of _____________
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a party that has only one goal
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The_____ Party is a left-wing protest party that was formed in 1919.
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American Communist Party
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The Populist Party of the 1890's was an example of a party formed chiefly to help a __________
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specific group of people
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How often is the party platform written?
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every four years
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Parts of the party platform in the form of issues that are presented to the people such as civil rights, taxes, and energy are called _____.
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planks
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Functions of political parties include which of the following? Select all that apply.
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selecting the candidate
designing the platform
conducting the campaign
financing the campaign
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What committee sends political leaders to certain states to campaign for their party's candidate?
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national committee
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How much was spent by candidate Phil Gramm on his presidential bid?
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9.6 million dollars
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Which of the following are sources of funding for political campaigns? Select all that apply.
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the party
the average taxpayer
the candidates themselves
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______ was praised for his efforts in the Gulf War, but was criticized for his poor efforts in strengthening the nation's economy.
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George H. Bush
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A duty of the "___________" is to take a firm stand on the program of the administration and publicize its views.
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loyal opposition
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The parties have to depend largely on _____________ for their campaign funding.
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donations
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What are the basic units of each party at each level? Select all that apply.
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mass meeting
committee
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The Chairman of the Democratic National Committee: _____. Select all that apply.
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has skills in fundraising, organizing, and public relations
decides where national funds are spent during campaigns
grants favors and rewards party faithfuls by recommending them for political appointments
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The Democratic National Committee sends ______ representatives from the Panama Canal Zone.
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two
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The headquarters for both major parties are located in _______
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Washington D.C.
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What are the ways that a Republican state chairman can become a member of his party's national committee? Select all that apply.
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if most members in the Congress from his states are Republican
if his state has a Republican governor
his state cast electoral votes in the last election for the Republican candidate
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What are duties of the national chairman?
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campaign manager and fund-raiser
campaign fund spending and fund management
public relationships
assisting the President in awarding loyal party workers
(all of the above)
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What are the official publications for the Republican and Democratic Parties? Select all that apply.
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The Republican
Democrat Digest
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In most states, committee members chosen by _____.
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party primaries
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Functions of state committees include which of the following? Select all that apply.
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organizing and managing campaigns for state offices
assisting in local campaigns
organizing state conventions
raising money
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The primary responsibility of the precinct captain is to _____.
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make sure that all members of their party are registered to vote
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Why would a single-issue, anti-slavery platform be a catalyst to ushering in a new political party?
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People in the north were less motivated by profits from slave labor and more interested in freedoms for all people.
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The introduction of a third party in politics can _____.
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split the vote of the leading party
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Which of the following are notable aspects of Abraham Lincoln? Select all that apply.
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He lost every election until the Presidency.
He was the first Republican Presidential nominee ever elected.
He led the U.S. through the Civil War, embracing anti-slavery and resulting in a stronger federal government.
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The late nineteenth-early twentieth century saw _____.
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the rise and dominance of the Republican party
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Which statements best describe third-party politics since 1860?
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The Bull Moose party was formed by a former Republican
President and Jane Adams.
The House of Representatives has no separate place for a third party candidate to sit.
A third party inevitably split the vote of the leading party.
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William Taft and Theodore Roosevelt both began as Republicans. Why did Roosevelt leave the Republican party?
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Taft defeated Roosevelt in Republican primaries after Roosevelt had already served two terms as a Republican President.
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Which of the following are third parties that formed in the U.S.? Select all that apply.
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Populist
Prohibition
Libertarian
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The Prohibition Party is an example of a party that _______
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has only one goal
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The left-wing protest party that was formed in 1919 was the _____.
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American Communist Party
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The Populist Party of the 1890s was an example of a party formed chiefly to help a ____________
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specific group of people
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What is NOT the function of political parties?
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conducting a census
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The parties have to depend largely on ______ for their campaign funding.
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donations
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Designing a party platform involves _______. Select all that apply.
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presenting a plank on taxes, welfare reform, and veterans issues
and deciding how to vote on them
presenting this plank to the party and getting people to vote on it
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Which committee sends political leaders to certain states to campaign for their party's candidate?
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national committee
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The Republican National Committee (RNC) chairman will go to someone who comes from a state that satisfies which of the following? Select all that apply.
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must be from a state whose electoral votes went to the Republican candidate in the preceding Presidential election
must come from a state where a majority of its Congressional members are Republicans
comes from a state that has a Republican governor
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Which of the following are methods for getting your name on the primary ballot of a party? Select all that apply.
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declaration of candidacy
declaration of candidacy plus paying a fee
petition
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Some local abuses of political power include _______. Select all that apply.
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bailing out prisoners in exchange for voting a certain way in the polls
voting on behalf of dead people
functioning as political bosses who do favors or punish voters unless they vote a certain way
giving out charity in exchange for votes
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Select the two statements that are true.
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The federal power of the country is known as the central government.
Ronald Reagan was praised for making the economy strong during the 80s.
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The Republican National Committee publishes a monthly digest of information for Republicans called ______________
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The Republican
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Each county, district, or city is divided into:
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precincts
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A _________ watcher is a citizen who is paid by the parties to keep a watchful eye on the voters and the officials.
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Poll
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Which of the following are types of public buildings used for polling places? Select all that apply.
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schools
libraries
police stations
fire stations
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Characteristics of election officers include:
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inspectors and judges who make certain ballot boxes are not illegally stuffed
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There are generally between ________ to _________ election officers at each polling place.
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three
five
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Election officers are chosen by the:
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election board
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Two reasons why voting in the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, or North Korea, is not representative of a democratic process:
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The ballots offer only offer one choice for each position.
The voting process serves as a census to account for its citizens.
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In the early days of our democracy, voting was done:
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Orally
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This form of voting was introduced in the United States in 1888:
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Australian or secret ballot
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The first place in the United States where the Australian ballot was used was:
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Louisville, Kentucky
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Three distinctive features of the Australian ballot are:
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names of all candidates appear on a single ballot
it is prepared by the state or county at public expense
it is distributed at polling places by election officials
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A contested election means that the losing candidate is demanding a _______
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recount
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What is the advantage for the use of voting machines?
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fraud is nearly impossible
assure absolute secrecy
do away with the need for numerous officials to count ballots
(all of the above)
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Most states do what they can to encourage a higher voter turnout, including:
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sending out ballots to those who may be absent, disabled or unable to get to the polls for whatever reason
allowing people to vote in front of a notary public
encouraging as many voters as possible to mail in their ballots
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When a person votes in an election using a ballot obtained from his county election officer either in person beforehand or by mail it is called:
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absentee voting
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In absentee voting, a person marks the ballot and then swears before a ____________ that he is a registered and qualified voter. He then sends his ballot to the county _________
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notary public, clerk
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The long ballot encouraged ______voting
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straight
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The alternative to voting a straight ticket is to vote a
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split
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To vote a ______ ticket requires a knowledge of the qualifications of every candidate
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split
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On the _______ ballot only the names of the candidates for the highest office appears on the ballot.
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split
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A characteristics of short ballot voting is
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*** (NOT) only those officials who are elected are accountable to the public
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Limiting the frequency of elections could have the following result
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more people might turn to the polls
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The president and vice president are elected once every ____years.
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four
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America's voting system could be considered ineffective because
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(NOT)***** the number of voters under the age of 21 has dropped significantly in the past decade
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An argument to separate national elections from local elections is
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unqualified candidates can be elected to local office simply because they are the same party as a popular presidential candidate
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Voters will more likely turn out to vote if
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NOT**** they are offered a short ballot
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