ubject: Social Studies Class: Name: 1. Which factor has the most significant influence on how a voter chooses a candidate? A. The candidate's party affiliation B. The voter's views on important issues C. The candidate's personal background and character D. The voter's own demographic characteristics 2. Which of the following is the main purpose of primary elections? A. To allow voters to choose the general election candidates B. To determine which party will control the government C. To elect candidates to local and state offices D. To allow third-party candidates to participate in the general election 3. What is the primary reason the United States has voter registration requirements? A. To prevent ineligible people from voting B. To encourage civic engagement and voter participation C. To ensure the integrity of election results tueman D. All of the above 4. How do most states determine the winner of a general election? A. The candidate who receives the most votes (a plurality) wins B. The candidate who receives more than 50% of the votes (a majority)wins C. The candidate's party affiliation determines the square winner D. Both A and B are correct, depending on the state 5. What factor is most likely to increase voter turnout in an election? A. High levels of voter apathy and disaffection with government B. A close, competitive race where the outcome is uncertain C. Strict voter ID laws and limited early voting opportunities D. Negative campaign advertising and mudslinging between candidates 6. How have governments tried to make voter registration easier in recent years? A. Allowing registration by mail and at the DMV Date: B. Implementing same-day and automatic voter registration C. Establishing online voter registration portals D. All of the above 7. What is the most common criticism of negative campaign advertising? A. It distracts from discussing substantive policy issues B. It reduces voter turnout and engagement in the political process C. It violates laws regulating campaign finance and spending D. Both A and B 8. According to Commissioner McDowell, why does the government not necessarily regulate political speech on the internet? A. The internet is a tool for free political expression protected by the First Amendment. B. The government does not have the resources or authority to monitor online political activity. C. Regulating online political speech would set a dangerous precedent of government censorship. D. All of the above 9. Which of the following is NOT one of the four main factors that influence how a voter chooses a candidate? A. The voter's age, gender and race B. The candidate's political experience and qualifications C. The voter's level of income and education D. The candidate's attractiveness and likeability 10. What is the main purpose of special e) at the state and local level? A. To allow voters to elect new representatives when an office becomes vacant B. To decide important policy issues like tax increases or bond measures C. To determine the party control of the state or local government D. Both A and B 11. How do most states handle absentee and early voting? A. All states require a valid excuse to vote absentee or early B. No states allow any form of early or absentee voting

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ubject: Social Studies Class: Name: 1. Which factor has the most significant influence on how a voter chooses a candidate? A. The candidate's party affiliation B. The voter's views on important issues C. The candidate's personal background and character D. The voter's own demographic characteristics 2. Which of the following is the main purpose of primary elections? A. To allow voters to choose the general election candidates B. To determine which party will control the government C. To elect candidates to local and state offices D. To allow third-party candidates to participate in the general election 3. What is the primary reason the United States has voter registration requirements? A. To prevent ineligible people from voting B. To encourage civic engagement and voter participation C. To ensure the integrity of election results tueman D. All of the above 4. How do most states determine the winner of a general election? A. The candidate who receives the most votes (a plurality) wins B. The candidate who receives more than 50% of the votes (a majority)wins C. The candidate's party affiliation determines the square winner D. Both A and B are correct, depending on the state 5. What factor is most likely to increase voter turnout in an election? A. High levels of voter apathy and disaffection with government B. A close, competitive race where the outcome is uncertain C. Strict voter ID laws and limited early voting opportunities D. Negative campaign advertising and mudslinging between candidates 6. How have governments tried to make voter registration easier in recent years? A. Allowing registration by mail and at the DMV Date: B. Implementing same-day and automatic voter registration C. Establishing online voter registration portals D. All of the above 7. What is the most common criticism of negative campaign advertising? A. It distracts from discussing substantive policy issues B. It reduces voter turnout and engagement in the political process C. It violates laws regulating campaign finance and spending D. Both A and B 8. According to Commissioner McDowell, why does the government not necessarily regulate political speech on the internet? A. The internet is a tool for free political expression protected by the First Amendment. B. The government does not have the resources or authority to monitor online political activity. C. Regulating online political speech would set a dangerous precedent of government censorship. D. All of the above 9. Which of the following is NOT one of the four main factors that influence how a voter chooses a candidate? A. The voter's age, gender and race B. The candidate's political experience and qualifications C. The voter's level of income and education D. The candidate's attractiveness and likeability 10. What is the main purpose of special e) at the state and local level? A. To allow voters to elect new representatives when an office becomes vacant B. To decide important policy issues like tax increases or bond measures C. To determine the party control of the state or local government D. Both A and B 11. How do most states handle absentee and early voting? A. All states require a valid excuse to vote absentee or early B. No states allow any form of early or absentee voting

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1. B. The voter's views on important issues2. A. To allow voters to choose the general election candidates3. A. To prevent ineligible people from voting4. A. The candidate who receives the most votes (a plurality) wins5. B. A close, competitive race where the outcome is uncertain6. D. All of the above7. D. Both A and B8. A. The internet is a tool for free political expression protected by the First Amendment.9. D. The candidate's attractiveness and likeability10. D. Both A and B11. C. Most states allow absentee and early voting without requiring a valid excuse

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1. The most significant influence on how a voter chooses a candidate is often the voter's views on important issues, as this aligns with their personal beliefs and priorities.2. The main purpose of primary elections is to allow voters to choose the general election candidates, determining who will represent each party in the general election.3. The primary reason for voter registration requirements in the United States is to prevent ineligible people from voting, ensuring that only eligible voters participate in elections.4. Most states determine the winner of a general election by the candidate who receives the most votes (a plurality) wins, though some states require a majority.5. A close, competitive race where the outcome is uncertain is most likely to increase voter turnout, as voters feel their vote has a significant impact.6. Governments have tried to make voter registration easier by allowing registration by mail, at the DMV, implementing same-day and automatic voter registration, and establishing online voter registration portals.7. The most common criticism of negative campaign advertising is that it distracts from discussing substantive policy issues and reduces voter turnout and engagement in the political process.8. According to Commissioner McDowell, the government does not necessarily regulate political speech on the internet because the internet is a tool for free political expression protected by the First Amendment.9. The candidate's attractiveness and likeability is NOT one of the four main factors that influence how a voter chooses a candidate.10. The main purpose of special elections at the state and local level is to allow voters to elect new representatives when an office becomes vacant and to decide important policy issues like tax increases or bond measures.11. Most states handle absentee and early voting by allowing it without requiring a valid excuse, making it more accessible to voters.

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