Political Science 101 - Introduction to American Government and Politics » Fall 2019 » Quiz 8

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Question #1
The Speaker of the House is directly elected through popular vote, by the American people.
A.   TRUE
B.   FALSE
Question #2
The Speaker of the House rarely negotiates with the President. 
A.   True. The separation of powers mandates that the President and Speaker can never be in the same room.
B.   False. It is nearly impossible for legislation to be passed without both the Speaker and President working together.
C.   True. Most Speakers in American history have seen the President as a rival and sought to obstruct the legislative process.
D.   False. The system of checks and balances ensures that the President and Speaker are always members of the same political party.
Question #3
Safe districts only serve to benefit the Republican party.
A.   FALSE
B.   TRUE
Question #4
In the age of polarization, the rise of safe districts has caused  campaigns and elections between the two parties to become far more competitive.  
A.   FALSE
B.   TRUE
Question #5
Swing states are important during presidential campaigns precisely because their voting history suggests a possibility that a candidate from either political party could win their electoral votes.   Whereas safe states represent a strong consensus which is highly unlikely to change political affiliation.
A.   TRUE
B.   FALSE
Question #6
Which statement about partisan redistricting (gerrymandering) is true?
A.   Partisan gerrymandering has been ruled unconstitutional by the Supreme Court.
B.   Only Democrats have been guilty of gerrymandering.
C.   Both Republicans and Democrats engage in gerrymandering.
D.   Only Republicans have been guilty of gerrymandering.
Question #7
For the purposes of reapportionment and redistricting, the U.S. Census is held every 10 years in order to count ______________________.
A.   Only registered voters.
B.   Only those 18 years, or older.
C.   All residents of the United States.
D.   Only citizens of the United States.
E.   Only Americans who have voted in an election.
Question #8
Which statement about the linkage between voter turnout and household income is correct?
A.   The lower one's income, the greater their dependence on public services and, therefore, the higher the chances that they will vote.
B.   The less one relies on public services, the more likely it is that they will vote.
C.   There is no meaningful correlation between household income and voting patterns.
D.   The more one votes, the greater their wealth will become.
Question #9
Since 1972, Democrats have won five presidential elections to the Republicans seven. 
A.   FALSE
B.   TRUE
Question #10
Since 1972, Republican presidential victories averaged significantly lower voter turnout (56%) than Democratic victories (60%).  
A.   TRUE
B.   FALSE
Question #11
When voter turnout has reached 60%, Republicans have captured the presidency only once since 1972. 
A.   TRUE
B.   FALSE
Question #12
To become president, a candidate must win a majority of the popular vote.
A.   FALSE
B.   TRUE

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