Chapter 6 Campaigns and Elections

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Which of the following is true based on the information provided in the table?

American elections can result in divided government

Which of the following statements regarding public or televised debates in a campaign is true?

Candidates can be damaged by verbal slips and missteps

Which statement is accurate concerning incumbent candidates?

House incumbents tend to win re-election at higher rates than Senate incumbents

Which statement about money and elections is true?

If willing to waive potential matching money, a candidate can donate unlimited amounts to his or her own campaign

Which statement regarding the Electoral College is true?

In order to win the presidency, a candidate must win a majority of electoral votes

Which is the first official contest for presidential candidates seeking their party's nomination?

Iowa Caucuses

The 2002 Bipartisan Campaign Reform Act

Limits sot money donations and requires candidates' explicit approval of all TV ads

Which type of primary election allows voters to declare their party affiliation on election day?

Open

Which statement regarding front-loading is true?

Some states schedule presidential primaries early to gain influence and revenues

Which is the most expensive element of a political campaign?

Television advertising


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