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Question #1

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

A. We have a multiparty system!

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

C. Laws dictate the two party system.

D. George Washington forbade a multiparty system.

Question #2

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

A. Same day voter registration

B. Gerrymandering

C. Automatic voter registration

D. Cumbersome registration processes

Question #3

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

A. Young people

B. Old 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 candidate

B. A message

C. A large staff

D. A way to inform voters about the campaign

Question #5

Which of the following is NOT a reason we have elections

A. To encourage political participation

B. To keep politicians responsive to the electorate

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

D. To have a say in who represents us

Question #6

Do campaigns change voters minds?,,

A. No, campaigns only motivate partisans.

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

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

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