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Why is campaign finance a concern in America? |
The need to raise campaign funds may lead to post-election corruption |
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Which type of election is not matched with its description? |
All types of elections are matched correctly with their descriptions |
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Which statement describes the Australian, or secret, ballot? |
It is cast in private and is free from the outside influence |
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The number of electoral votes given to a state is based on which of the following? |
Congressional representation |
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Which of the following do the state governments oversee? |
The election process |
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Which of the following can happen because of the electoral college system? |
A candidate who wins a majority of votes nationwide can lose the election |
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If you are away when an election is held, you may be able to do which of the following? |
vote by absentee ballot |
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What is the term for a ballot question that, if approved, will change the state constitution? |
amendment |
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In America, general elections are most often held on a Tuesday in which month or time period? |
Novemeber |
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Low voter turnout is a feature of which of the following? |
All elections across America |
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Which of the following causes concern about the American electoral process? |
The potential for corruption between candidates and donors |
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Which type of election is not described correctly? |
In a general election, the top two candidates run against each other |
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Voting in a booth is an example of what kind of ballot? |
secret |
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After people vote in their state, which of the following is used to determine the winner of the presidential race? |
The electoral college |
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General elections are managed by which of the following? |
The state governments |
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Which of the following is a result of the structure of the electoral college system? |
A candidate can lose the popular vote but win the presidency |
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Soldiers who are stationed far from home can vote using which of the following? |
an absentee ballot |
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What is the name for a ballot question that asks voters if they want to borrow money? |
Bond issue |
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Ever since 1845, general elections for the president and the members of the House of Representatives have been held on which date or during which time period? |
The first Tuesday after the first Monday in November |
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Where has voter turnout historically been low? |
Across the United States |
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