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PSCI: ch. 11 Elections and Campaigns
Questions and Answers and Graded
The Founders designed the electoral process to do which of the following?
Correct Answer
ensure that the government has political legitimacy
How often does the Constitution require elections to be held?
Correct Answer
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every two years
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Which of the following is a method used by parties to select presidential
nominees?
Correct Answer
the caucus system
How do most states currently select their presidential nominees?
Correct Answer
They are elected by voters in direct primaries.
How much of the Senate goes up for reelection every two years?
Correct Answer
one-third
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How may a congressional candidate qualify for the state ballot? Choose the
BEST answer.
Correct Answer
by gathering enough petition signatures to run autonomously of
a party
According to the text, what is the main qualification party members
consider when nominating congressional candidates?
Correct Answer
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ideological fidelity
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Which of the following BEST describes the average spending difference
between incumbents and challengers in House races in 2018?
Correct Answer
Incumbents spent about four times as much as challengers did.
In addition to greater fundraising prowess, what else contributes to the
electoral advantage enjoyed by incumbents?
Correct Answer
Their work in Congress enables them to build name recogniti on
and a good reputation among their constituents.
Roughly what percentage of incumbents win reelection in any given
election cycle?
Correct Answer
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PSCI: ch. 11 Elections and Campaigns
Questions and Answers and Graded
The Founders designed the electoral process to do which of the following?
Correct Answer
ensure that the government has political legitimacy
How often does the Constitution require elections to be held?
Correct Answer
© 2025 Assignment Expert
every two years
Exampromax - Stuvia US
Which of the following is a method used by parties to select presidential
nominees?
Correct Answer
the caucus system
How do most states currently select their presidential nominees?
Correct Answer
They are elected by voters in direct primaries.
How much of the Senate goes up for reelection every two years?
Correct Answer
one-third
, Exampromax - Stuvia US 2025/2026
2
How may a congressional candidate qualify for the state ballot? Choose the
BEST answer.
Correct Answer
by gathering enough petition signatures to run autonomously of
a party
According to the text, what is the main qualification party members
consider when nominating congressional candidates?
Correct Answer
© 2025 Assignment Expert
ideological fidelity
Exampromax - Stuvia US
Which of the following BEST describes the average spending difference
between incumbents and challengers in House races in 2018?
Correct Answer
Incumbents spent about four times as much as challengers did.
In addition to greater fundraising prowess, what else contributes to the
electoral advantage enjoyed by incumbents?
Correct Answer
Their work in Congress enables them to build name recogniti on
and a good reputation among their constituents.
Roughly what percentage of incumbents win reelection in any given
election cycle?
Correct Answer
