PSCI: ch. 11 Elections and Campaigns Exam | Questions And Answers Latest {2024- 2025}
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The Founders designed the electoral process to do which of the following? - ensure that the government
has political legitimacy
How often does the Constitution require elections to be held? - every two years
Which of the following is a method used by parties to select presidential nominees? - the caucus system
How do most states currently select their presidential nominees? - They are elected by voters in direct
primaries.
How much of the Senate goes up for reelection every two years? - one-third
How may a congressional candidate qualify for the state ballot? Choose the BEST answer. - by gathering
enough petition signatures to run autonomously of a party
According to the text, what is the main qualification party members consider when nominating
congressional candidates? - ideological fidelity
, Which of the following BEST describes the average spending difference between incumbents and
challengers in House races in 2018? - Incumbents spent about four times as much as challengers did.
In addition to greater fundraising prowess, what else contributes to the electoral advantage enjoyed by
incumbents? - Their work in Congress enables them to build name recognition and a good reputation
among their constituents.
Roughly what percentage of incumbents win reelection in any given election cycle? - 90 percent
Under what circumstances are congressional elections most competitive? - when there is an open seat
according to media accounts in the video, why did a record number of women run for office in 2018? -
Frustration with the White House and desire to make a change
what office did Pearl Kim run for? - representative for the Fifth Congressional District of Pennsylvania
What is one difficulty Pearl Kim faced in her campaign? - Her district was solidly Democractic
What inspired Pearl to run for office? - the Me Too movement
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