Question 1

The process of early fundraising and jockeying for media attention and public support has become known as:&#10;A) the caucuses&#10;B) the national convention&#10;C) the invisible primary&#10;D) off-year congressional elections

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The process of early fundraising and jockeying for media attention and public support is referred to as the "invisible primary." This is because it takes place before any actual voting occurs, and involves candidates trying to gain support from influential donors, politicians, and media outlets. The caucuses are actual voting events that occur later in the primary season, while the national convention is where the party formally nominates their candidate. Off-year congressional elections are unrelated to the presidential primary process.

Question 2

The McGovern-Fraser commission:&#10;A) increased the influence of insurgent Democrats beginning with the 1972 election&#10;B) increased the influence of state party leaders in the presidential election&#10;C) had no impact on presidential elections&#10;D) resulted from a dispute within the Republican Party

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The McGovern-Fraser commission was established by the Democratic Party in 1969 to reform the party's nomination process after the chaotic 1968 convention. The commission's reforms, which increased the influence of rank-and-file party members and made the selection of delegates more democratic, helped to give insurgent candidates like George McGovern more of a chance in future presidential primaries.

Question 3

The nomination reforms of the 1970s:&#10;A) required that party bosses give their approval to any presidential candidate&#10;B) stemmed from the anti-Communist sentiment of the postwar period&#10;C) gave the local parties the primary power over nominations&#10;D) resulted in an increase in the number of state primaries

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The nomination reforms of the 1970s resulted in an increase in the number of state primaries, making them more open and democratic. This allowed for a greater participation of voters in the nomination process instead of leaving it solely to party leaders and bosses. Option A is incorrect because the reforms actually aimed to minimize the power of party bosses. Option B is incorrect as the reforms were not driven by the anti-Communist sentiment. Option C is not entirely correct as the reforms aimed to limit the power of local parties and their leaders.

Question 4

Whether a state party chooses its national convention delegates in a primary or a participatory caucus is decided by:&#10;A) the national party&#10;B) the state&#10;C) agreement among the local party organizations in the state&#10;D) the U.S. Constitution

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The decision of whether to choose national convention delegates through a primary or a caucus is made by each individual state, not the national party or the U.S. Constitution. Some states may have a combination of both methods or use a different system altogether.

Question 5

At the beginning of the U.S., how were presidential candidates chosen?&#10;A) In primaries.&#10;B) By individual state caucuses of land-owning men.&#10;C) By the congressional party caucus.&#10;D) They volunteered to run, and there was no formal nomination process.

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Initially, presidential candidates were chosen by the congressional party caucus, a method that allowed members of Congress to select their party's candidates for the presidency. This process was used in the early years of the United States but eventually gave way to more inclusive methods of candidate selection.

Question 6

Media coverage of the presidential primaries and caucuses:&#10;A) pays greatest attention to the biggest states: California and New York&#10;B) focuses mainly on the primaries and caucuses at the end of the nominating season&#10;C) gives equal amounts of attention to every state's nominating events&#10;D) pays greatest attention to the Iowa caucuses and the New Hampshire primary

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Media coverage of the presidential primaries and caucuses pays the greatest attention to the Iowa caucuses and the New Hampshire primary as these two states are known for their early and influential role in the presidential nominating process. The media often uses the results of these early events to predict the trajectory of the rest of the primary season.

Question 7

The two major parties use different rules to count the ballots in primaries. The Democrats require state parties to use:&#10;A) winner-take-all rules&#10;B) &#34;first past the post&#34; rules&#10;C) proportional representation&#10;D) multi-member districts

Accepted Answer

The Democrats require state parties to use proportional representation to count the ballots in their primaries. This means that delegates are awarded based on the proportion of the popular vote that each candidate receives, rather than winner-take-all or first past the post rules.

Question 8

State Republican parties are more likely than Democratic parties to use:&#10;A) proportional representation&#10;B) multi-member districts&#10;C) McGovern-Fraser rules&#10;D) winner-take-all rules

Accepted Answer

Winner-take-all rules are more commonly used by State Republican parties, where the candidate who wins the most votes in a district or state wins all the electoral votes or seats in that district or state. This system tends to favor the two major parties and discourage the emergence of third parties. Democratic parties are more likely to use proportional representation or multi-member districts, which give more representation to smaller parties or minority groups. McGovern-Fraser rules are used by both parties to ensure greater participation of women, minorities, and young people in the selection of presidential candidates.

Question 9

Democratic parties began to use &#34;superdelegates&#34; in order to:&#10;A) give a greater voice to state party leaders and elected officials in nominations&#10;B) reduce the influence of state party leaders and elected officials in nominations&#10;C) make the Democratic National Convention smaller and more manageable&#10;D) increase the influence of grassroots issue activists

Accepted Answer

Superdelegates were created to give more power to state party leaders and elected officials in the nomination process, as they were seen as having more experience and expertise in selecting a candidate who would be strong in the general election. This was intended to balance out the influence of primary and caucus voters.

Question 10

As states have moved their primaries and caucuses closer to the beginning of the nominating season, the nomination process has become highly ______.&#10;A) top heavy&#10;B) corrupt&#10;C) front loaded&#10;D) based on caucus victories

Accepted Answer

The term "front loaded" refers to the strategy of scheduling primaries and caucuses early in the nominating season, which has become increasingly common in recent elections. This can create a situation where the nomination is effectively decided by the time later states have a chance to weigh in, making the process highly front loaded. The other options do not accurately describe the current state of the nomination process.

Question 11

Turnout is greater in states with:&#10;A) more working class people and Democratic Party dominance&#10;B) better-educated citizenry and one-party dominance&#10;C) older, whiter, and poorer residents&#10;D) better-educated citizenry and a tradition of two-party competition

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Question 12

Compared with voters in general elections, voters in presidential primaries tend to be:&#10;A) younger, better educated, and urban&#10;B) slightly older, better educated, and more affluent&#10;C) more liberal, better educated, and more affluent&#10;D) primarily minority and working class

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Question 13

Primaries are likely to give an advantage to candidates who ______.&#10;A) are well known to the public and have the support of issue activists&#10;B) are urban and northern&#10;C) are less well known&#10;D) have intensely held views

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Question 14

National convention delegates tend to be:&#10;A) less extreme in their views on issues than the average voter&#10;B) wealthier and better educated than is the average voter&#10;C) controlled in their voting behavior by their state party leaders&#10;D) lobbyists who try to influence Congressional action

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Question 15

A party's vice-presidential nominee is chosen by:&#10;A) the party's national committee&#10;B) voters in the primaries and caucuses&#10;C) the party's presidential candidate&#10;D) superdelegates

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The answer of A party's vice-presidential nominee is chosen by:&#10;A)...

Question 16

The GOP's decision to represent the small states more equally with the larger states has advantaged what group?&#10;A) The conservative wing of the party.&#10;B) The moderate wing of the party.&#10;C) The northeastern wing of the party.&#10;D) The racial minorities in the party.

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Question 17

Holding a one-day national primary, rather than the current series of state primaries and caucuses, would probably advantage:&#10;A) the state party organizations&#10;B) the lesser-known presidential candidates at the time of the primary&#10;C) the candidate with the greatest name recognition at the time of the primary&#10;D) voters in the western states

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Question 18

Define each of the following and briefly explain why it is relevant to the study of political parties.&#10;-The &#34;invisible primary.&#34;

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