ch 7 multiple choice Flashcards
Approximately what percentage of 65-74 year olds vote?
74%
Shadow Campaigns are
Run by PACs or other organizations without coordination with the official campaign
When a Congressional candidate is helped by the actions of the President of his/her party
Coattail effect
Which area of elections did Citizens United vs Federal Election Commission change significantly?
Campaign Finance laws
Where does IL stand on citizens putting Initiatives (Laws and Amendments) on the ballot?
Allows Both
Which of the following is likely to ENCOURAGE someone to become a candidate?
An open seat
“drawing electoral district lines in ways that advantage one set of interests and disadvantage others” is a definition of?
Gerrymandering
An attempt to remove a politician or government official by the voters is called
Recall
Primary elections of various types serve the same purpose of…?
selecting who will be the party’s candidate
The National Voter Registration Act of 1993 is often referred to as the?
Motor Voter Bill
