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Cards in this guide (17)
What is the difference between primary elections and general elections

The difference between primary and general elections is that the general election picks the candidates on the primary ticket. Primary elections determine the winner of the office.

Which statement about lobbyists is most accurate

lobbyists frequently invite lawmakers to restaurants or other forms of entertainment

lobbyists represent individuals and organizations on issues that major political parties might not address

Which positive function of interest groups does the scenario describe

serving as watchdogs to prevent government corruption

inspiring political participation

Which statement about how mass media have changed over time is most accurate

political matters that were once discussed only in print media are covered by several forms of media today

Which statement about opinion polls is most accurate

opinion polls have been around longer than social media

opinion polls can influence how citizens vote

What system for selecting party nominees does the passage describe

For those who have the passage:

” I believe in encouraging people to have a say “

your answer will be:

Open Primary

(Apex)

Which category of potential election problems does the passage describe

it was voting turnout i got it wrong because someone decided to put two diffrent answers

Which sentence most accurately describes elections in the US

in major elections, ballots are typically counted by voting machines

Which activity represents a major role that political parties play in elections

selecting and supporting candidates who run for elected office

encouraging citizens to vote

Which factors affect who is eligible to register to vote in the US

age and felony convictions

Which statement accurately describes super PACs

super PACs can spend any amount supporting a candidate, as long as they do not work directly with the candidate's campaign

Which option best describes single-member districts

any political district in which voters elect only one candidate to fill a particular position

Which statement about presidential caucuses and primary elections is most accurate

caucuses are paid for by political parties, while primaries are not

participating in a caucus takes longer than voting in a primary, so voter participation in caucuses is power

A photograph of an empty police cruiser in a parking lot is accompanied by an article titled Citizens Appalled by Thoughtless Cutbacks in Police Funding. What method of shaping public opinion does thi

word choice

What process do the events in the timeline reflect

Increases in campaign finance regulation followed by a loosening of restrictions

According to the rules of the Electoral College Marcus will win the election. What adjustment to the Electoral College would change this outcome

all states splitting their electoral votes between the candidates based on what percentage of the popular vote they won. (apex)

Which statement accurately describes public campaign funds

c Only the Republican and Democratic parties have used public funds.

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