POLS 207 EXAM 2 (TAMU SMITH) | 2025
COMPLETE POLS 207 ACTUAL EXAM 2
WITH CORRECT VERIFIED ANSWERS |
ALREADY GRADED A+ | BRAND NEW
What is a rational voter - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > A "rational" voter is one who
will vote only if the personal benefits outweigh the costs
Open Primary - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > allows voters to choose when they vote
which primary they want to vote in
Two Top Primary - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > all voters, regardless of primary vote
in same primary, top 2 vote getters face off
Blanket Primary - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > (unconstitutional) -open primary in
which candidates from both parties appear on same ballot. (voters
could vote for both parties)
, Run off - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > held between top two vote getters in a
primary where no candidate has received a majority of the vote
15 amednment - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > banned race discrimination
How do most people participate in the political system - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer
> Political participation includes voting, running for office, participating
in marches or demonstrations, giving money, attending rallies, writing
letter or emails, or discussing issues with friends
Know who votes and who does not - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > Women are more
likely to vote than men, Socioeconomic: High education/income means
more likely to vote. Partisan competition related explanations: High
turnout in swing states Media predicting winners early explanation:
Discourages later voters
4) Why do some states have higher voter turnout? - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer >
Voter registration differs significantly across states, same day
registration (also election day registation) vs. 15-30 days in advance,
Online, mail, ID, location, race, political ideology, Voter turnout rates
COMPLETE POLS 207 ACTUAL EXAM 2
WITH CORRECT VERIFIED ANSWERS |
ALREADY GRADED A+ | BRAND NEW
What is a rational voter - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > A "rational" voter is one who
will vote only if the personal benefits outweigh the costs
Open Primary - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > allows voters to choose when they vote
which primary they want to vote in
Two Top Primary - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > all voters, regardless of primary vote
in same primary, top 2 vote getters face off
Blanket Primary - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > (unconstitutional) -open primary in
which candidates from both parties appear on same ballot. (voters
could vote for both parties)
, Run off - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > held between top two vote getters in a
primary where no candidate has received a majority of the vote
15 amednment - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > banned race discrimination
How do most people participate in the political system - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer
> Political participation includes voting, running for office, participating
in marches or demonstrations, giving money, attending rallies, writing
letter or emails, or discussing issues with friends
Know who votes and who does not - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > Women are more
likely to vote than men, Socioeconomic: High education/income means
more likely to vote. Partisan competition related explanations: High
turnout in swing states Media predicting winners early explanation:
Discourages later voters
4) Why do some states have higher voter turnout? - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer >
Voter registration differs significantly across states, same day
registration (also election day registation) vs. 15-30 days in advance,
Online, mail, ID, location, race, political ideology, Voter turnout rates