PSCI 2305 Module 3 Exam
Questions with Correct
Answers
What probably hurt Senator John Kerry's election chances the MOST in the 2004
presidential race? - Answer-his reputation as a flip-flopper
If you decide to vote for a candidate because you like what she has promised to do
once in office, you are engaging in what type of voting? - Answer-prospective
In prospective voting, which of the following would be the MOST likely to be taken into
consideration? - Answer-campaign promises
Which of the following candidates would be the MOST likely to encourage the public to
engage in retrospective voting? - Answer-an incumbent up for reelection when
unemployment is low
Why did the McCain campaign select Sarah Palin as the Republican vice-presidential
candidate in 2008? - Answer-to balance the ticket
According to the text, what personal characteristics of presidents like Ronald Reagan
and John F. Kennedy helped them to connect with American voters? - Answer-their
speechmaking abilities
Voter support for incumbents is strongly related to which of the following? - Answer-
financial security
What does the Consumer Confidence Index use to predict presidential election results?
- Answer-voters' views on the economy
Which of the following BEST describes voter turnout trends since the 1960s? - Answer-
There has been decreased turnout in both presidential and congressional elections.
According to political scientist Robert Putnam, how did the political environment of the
1950s and 1960s differ from that of the present? - Answer-Social capital and civic
engagement were higher than they are today.
, Which campaign tactic has been on the decline since the rise of new media? - Answer-
canvassing voters door-to-door
How did the 26th Amendment affect voter turnout? - Answer-It expanded the right to
vote to include those least likely to exercise it.
Which of the following countries had the lowest voter turnout between 1960 and 2000? -
Answer-the United States
In which of the following ways is the United States attempting to make it easier for
people to participate in elections? - Answer-offering convenience voting
What was the purpose of the Motor Voter Act? - Answer-to make it easier to re-register
to vote
Which of the following aspects of the U.S. electoral system can affect voter turnout? -
Answer-voter fatigue
Single-member districts contribute to which of the following? - Answer-voters' resistance
to "wasting" votes
Which of the following countries has mandatory voting but does not enforce it? -
Answer-France
What might supporters of mandatory voting argue? - Answer-Voting is a civic duty.
Which of the following might be considered a disadvantage of mandatory voting? -
Answer-Uninformed voters could skew election results.
Which of the following would disqualify you from being able to register to vote in the
state of Florida? - Answer-You have been convicted of a felony and have not had your
civil rights restored.
How long before an election do you need to be registered in Florida in order to vote in
that election? - Answer-You must be registered at least 29 days before the election.
Which of the following is among the requirements for registering to vote in New York? -
Answer-You must have lived in the state for at least 30 days prior to the election.
What group of voters saw the largest increase in voter turnout in 2008? - Answer-young
African Americans
Which of the following political systems comes closest to that of a true democracy? -
Answer-ancient Greece
Questions with Correct
Answers
What probably hurt Senator John Kerry's election chances the MOST in the 2004
presidential race? - Answer-his reputation as a flip-flopper
If you decide to vote for a candidate because you like what she has promised to do
once in office, you are engaging in what type of voting? - Answer-prospective
In prospective voting, which of the following would be the MOST likely to be taken into
consideration? - Answer-campaign promises
Which of the following candidates would be the MOST likely to encourage the public to
engage in retrospective voting? - Answer-an incumbent up for reelection when
unemployment is low
Why did the McCain campaign select Sarah Palin as the Republican vice-presidential
candidate in 2008? - Answer-to balance the ticket
According to the text, what personal characteristics of presidents like Ronald Reagan
and John F. Kennedy helped them to connect with American voters? - Answer-their
speechmaking abilities
Voter support for incumbents is strongly related to which of the following? - Answer-
financial security
What does the Consumer Confidence Index use to predict presidential election results?
- Answer-voters' views on the economy
Which of the following BEST describes voter turnout trends since the 1960s? - Answer-
There has been decreased turnout in both presidential and congressional elections.
According to political scientist Robert Putnam, how did the political environment of the
1950s and 1960s differ from that of the present? - Answer-Social capital and civic
engagement were higher than they are today.
, Which campaign tactic has been on the decline since the rise of new media? - Answer-
canvassing voters door-to-door
How did the 26th Amendment affect voter turnout? - Answer-It expanded the right to
vote to include those least likely to exercise it.
Which of the following countries had the lowest voter turnout between 1960 and 2000? -
Answer-the United States
In which of the following ways is the United States attempting to make it easier for
people to participate in elections? - Answer-offering convenience voting
What was the purpose of the Motor Voter Act? - Answer-to make it easier to re-register
to vote
Which of the following aspects of the U.S. electoral system can affect voter turnout? -
Answer-voter fatigue
Single-member districts contribute to which of the following? - Answer-voters' resistance
to "wasting" votes
Which of the following countries has mandatory voting but does not enforce it? -
Answer-France
What might supporters of mandatory voting argue? - Answer-Voting is a civic duty.
Which of the following might be considered a disadvantage of mandatory voting? -
Answer-Uninformed voters could skew election results.
Which of the following would disqualify you from being able to register to vote in the
state of Florida? - Answer-You have been convicted of a felony and have not had your
civil rights restored.
How long before an election do you need to be registered in Florida in order to vote in
that election? - Answer-You must be registered at least 29 days before the election.
Which of the following is among the requirements for registering to vote in New York? -
Answer-You must have lived in the state for at least 30 days prior to the election.
What group of voters saw the largest increase in voter turnout in 2008? - Answer-young
African Americans
Which of the following political systems comes closest to that of a true democracy? -
Answer-ancient Greece
