A2 Government and Politics Primary Elections Quiz

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1. In 1968 which commission significantly reformed the presidential candidate selection system?

  • The FEC Commission.
  • The McCain-Feingold Commission.
  • McGovern-Fraser Commission.
  • The Bi-Partisan Electoral Reform Commission.
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2. What factor is most likely to effect turnout in a primary (according to Anthony J. Bennett)?

  • The location of voting stations.
  • Weather.
  • Close competition between candidates.
  • Type of primary (Close/open)

3. What is an open primary election?

  • A primary election in which registered voters can vote in the primary of either party.
  • A primary in which only elected party officials can vote in their respective primaries.
  • A primary election in which only registered Democrats can vote in a Democratic primary and vice versa.
  • A primary election in which any U.S citizen can vote in the primary of either party.

4. In 1968 only 11.7 million Americans took part in the primary election, what did this increase to in 2008?

  • 100 million
  • 67 million
  • 58 million
  • 35 million

5. What is "the big mo"?

  • The term often used to describe Democratic debates.
  • Where a candidate gains momentum due to a succession of wins.
  • The oldest Republican voter in Iowa, it is traditional for Republican candidates to shake her hand.
  • The term given to a candidate who has been backed by the president.

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