PSCI - 13

The Electoral College was established in which of the following?

Article II, section 1 of the Constitution

Which of the following statements about the caucuses is true?

Party members attending caucuses often will hear speeches and engage in discussions and negotiations.

What occurred as a result of the decrease in public trust after the 2020 election cycle?

Stricter voting laws were passed in many states.

Is there a reason for presidential candidates to pay attention to small states as well as large ones?

Yes, because small states are over-represented in the Electoral College

How many Electoral College votes must candidate secure in order to win the presidency?

at least 270

How may a congressional candidate qualify for the state ballot?

by gathering enough petition signatures to run autonomously of a party

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

What is the main goal of frontloading in the electoral process?

exerting more influence over the selection of party presidential nominees

What is the main qualification party members consider when nominating congressional candidates

ideological fidelity

How much of the senate goes up for reelection every two years?

one-third

Which of the following is a method used by parties to select presidential nominees?

the caucus system

What determines the number of electors each state recieves?

the number of U.S. senators and representatives from the state

Why do the parties hold national conventions during the presidential election years?

to establish a party platform and attract media attention to the party and its candidates

Under what circumstances are congressional elections most competitive?

when there is an open seat

What is the first step in winning the presidency?

winning the most party delegates to support your nomination

What distinguishes a closed primary system from an open primary system?

In a closed primary, voters may only vote on the ballot for the party with which they are registered.

What was the difference in the average amounts raised by incumbents and challengers in 2020 House races?

Incumbents raised about six times as much as challengers did.

Which two states traditionally hold the first caucus and primary of the presidential nomination season

Iowa and New Hampshire

According to opponents of the Electoral College, which is a disadvantage of using the system to select the president?

It makes it possible for a candidate to lose the popular vote but still win the presidency.

According to supporters of the Electoral College, which is an advantage of using the system to select the president?

It preserves federalism as the Founders envisioned it.

Which of the following states does not use a winner-take-all system to determine which party's slate of electors will participate in the Electoral College?

Maine

Which of the following was a battleground state in the 2020 presidential election?

North Carolina

In addition to greater fundraising prowess, what else contributes to the electoral advantage enjoyed by the incumbents?

Their work in Congress enables them to build name recognition and a good reputation among their constituents.

How are presidential nominees selected in most states

They are elected by the voters in direct primaries.