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Question #1

What prevents the rise of a sustainable multiparty system in the United States?

A. George Washington forbade a multiparty system.

B. Laws dictate the two party system.

C. The institutional design of districts in the U.S. support the two party system

D. We have a multiparty system!

Question #2

Which of the following is a challenge to voting in the US?

A. Automatic voter registration

B. Gerrymandering

C. Cumbersome registration processes

D. Same day voter registration

Question #3

Which of the following is NOT a group more likely to turn out to vote?

A. College graduates

B. Old people

C. People who feel confident in their knowledge about politics

D. Young people

Question #4

Which of the following is not essential for a campaign?

A. A way to inform voters about the campaign

B. A candidate

C. A message

D. A large staff

Question #5

Which of the following is NOT a reason we have elections

A. To keep politicians responsive to the electorate

B. To have a say in who represents us

C. To encourage political participation

D. To encourage potential candidates to keep tabs on elected officials

Question #6

Do campaigns change voters minds?,,

A. Yes, campaign gaffes have definite negative effects on candidates’ support.

B. No, campaigns only motivate partisans.

C. Yes, campaigns shape voters fundamental attitudes about candidates—their happiness or dissatisfaction.

D. Campaigns may have some minimal effects on outcomes, but elections are largely determined by voters’ happiness or dissatisfaction.