Question 1

George W.Bush's campaign in 2000 used the theme, "Yes, we can!"

Accepted Answer

"Yes, we can!" was actually President Barack Obama's campaign slogan in 2008. George W. Bush's campaign theme in 2000 was "Real Plans for Real People."

Question 2

Effective campaign organizations, such as George W.Bush's and Barack Obama's, were decentralized at the top and hierarchical at the bottom.

Accepted Answer

Effective campaign organizations, like those of George W. Bush and Barack Obama, were actually highly centralized at the top, with key decisions being made by a small group of senior staff, while being more decentralized at the bottom to allow for grassroots organizing and local decision-making.

Question 3

Which of the following is NOT one of the tactical considerations that campaigns should consider?

Accepted Answer

A

Question 4

Barack Obama's reelection campaign in 2012 focused field offices and personnel in key battleground states.

Accepted Answer

This statement is true. Obama's reelection campaign in 2012 strategically placed field offices and personnel in key battleground states in order to reach and mobilize voters in those areas.

Question 5

Whose campaign touted the candidate as "an experienced maverick"?

Accepted Answer

John McCain's campaign during the 2008 presidential election touted him as an experienced maverick, highlighting his military service, years in Congress, and willingness to go against his party on some issues.

Question 6

Which of the following incumbent presidents lost reelection?

Accepted Answer

Jimmy Carter is the only president among these options who lost reelection. George W. Bush served two terms and was barred by term limits from seeking a third. Bill Clinton and Richard Nixon both resigned from office before the end of their second terms, but both had been reelected in their previous elections.

Question 7

Which of the following states has NOT become more competitive in presidential elections as a result of the movement of Hispanic immigrants into the Southwest?

Accepted Answer

California has not become more competitive in presidential elections due to the movement of Hispanic immigrants; instead, it has become more solidly Democratic. The influx of Hispanic immigrants has contributed to this shift, but it has not made the state more competitive between the two major parties.

Question 8

Incumbent presidents seeking reelection usually win.

Accepted Answer

Since World War II, incumbent presidents seeking reelection have won 75% of the time.

Question 9

Which of the following states is MOST likely to be considered essential to either party's chances of victory?

Accepted Answer

Ohio is a swing state that has played a crucial role in recent presidential elections, and its 18 electoral votes make it a significant prize for both parties. Winning Ohio could tip the scales in favor of either party, making it a crucial state for both to win.

Question 10

Negative political ads appeal mainly to Independents and weak partisans.

Accepted Answer

Negative political ads are generally designed to mobilize base supporters or discourage turnout among opponents, rather than appealing mainly to independents and weak partisans.

Quiz 7: Strategy, Tactics, and Operations