Module 10 Lesson 25 Flashcards
Which factor should you consider least important when challenging an incumbent? Select the one correct answer.
A. The popularity of the issues you are representing
B. How much money you can raise
C. The general re-election rate of House incumbents
D. Whether the Congressional district is gerrymandered
A. The popularity of the issues you are representing
What will you need to accomplish if you decide to run for president? Select the three correct answers.
A. Manage 50 separate state campaigns
B. Raise more money than your competitors for the nomination
C. Seek to acquire a majority of your party’s national convention delegates
D. Compete in caucuses and primary elections
A. Manage 50 separate state campaigns
C. Seek to acquire a majority of your party’s national convention delegates
D. Compete in caucuses and primary elections
Select the one correct answer.
A brokered convention occurs when:
A. The convention is delayed to resolve candidate claims over delegates.
B. Two candidates for a party’s nomination agree to merge campaigns at the national convention.
C. No candidate acquires a majority of a party’s delegates before the start of its convention.
D. Deals are made in formulating the national party’s platform.
C. No candidate acquires a majority of a party’s delegates before the start of its convention.
What are the constitutional requirements to serve in Congress? Select the two correct answers.
A. A minimum education.
B. A minimum amount of wealth or property.
C. Citizenship tenure.
D. A minimum age.
C. Citizenship tenure.
D. A minimum age.
When deciding to run for elective office, which of the following will you find useful? Select all that apply.
A. Money
B. An accepting family
C. Connections
D. A suitable job
A. Money
B. An accepting family
C. Connections
D. A suitable job
What are some of the strategies you should consider when campaigning for office? Select the two correct answers.
A. Focus on independent voters
B. Sponsoring a general get-out-the-vote program
C. Engage in negative campaigning.
D. Appealing to the supporters of your opponent
A. Focus on independent voters
C. Engage in negative campaigning.
How do general elections differ from primary elections? Select one correct answer.
A. You may be running against members of your own party.
B. Policy positions may differ based on audience.
C. You can only vote for a member of your own party in a general election.
D. You will face new groups of voters.
D. You will face new groups of voters.
