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Question #1

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

A. Laws dictate the two party system.

B. George Washington forbade a multiparty system.

C. We have a multiparty system!

D. The institutional design of districts in the U.S. support the two party 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. Old people

B. Young people

C. College graduates

D. People who feel confident in their knowledge about politics

Question #4

Which of the following is not essential for a campaign?

A. A way to inform voters about the campaign

B. A large staff

C. A message

D. A candidate

Question #5

Which of the following is NOT a reason we have elections

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

B. To keep politicians responsive to the electorate

C. To encourage political participation

D. To have a say in who represents us

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.