Chapter 7 Flashcards
What is the naming of a candidate who will seek office
Nomination
An open primary is different than a closed primary because
all qualified voters can vote in an open primary
The oldest form of the nominating process in the United States is
Self-announcement
A primary in which candidates are not labeled by party is known as a
nonpartisan primary
Where is Nomination by petition used most commonly
The local Level
The Constitution gives the power to set the date for holding congressional election to who
Congress
The phenomenon that occurs when a strong party candidate draws votes to the party ticket is known as the what?
Coattail effect
In what month and day do all Congressional elections take place?
The first Tuesday following the first Monday in November
What is the most common type of direct primary?
Closed
Voting districts of 500-1000 voters are known as what?
Precincts
The first voting machine was patented by who?
Thomas Edison
Who is the only state that votes strictly by email?
Oregon
What type of ballot do all of the states in the United States use today?
Australian Ballot
List 5 Things candidates spend their campaign money on?
- Radio
- Campaign Officials
- Pamphlets
- TV
- Newspaper
- Buttons
- Posters
What are the four functions of the Federal Election Commission
- Disclosure of campaign funds
- Limits campaign contribution
- Places limits on campaign expenditures
- Provide Public Funding
