Question 1(Multiple Choice Worth 5 points)

Question

(03.08 LC)

Which of the following is a criticism of the Electoral College?

Protects the interest of smaller states
Forces candidates to win a super-majority
Undermines citizens' voting power and the popular vote
Requires candidates to focus on less populous states
Question 2(Multiple Choice Worth 5 points)
(03.08 MC)

What was the significant ruling of the Baker v. Carr Supreme Court case?

One person's voting power should have the same value as others.
States were prohibited from redistricting without the approval of Congress.
Americans were not protected under the Fourteenth Amendment equal protection clause.
Cases about apportionment could now be heard by the Supreme Court.
Question 3(Multiple Choice Worth 5 points)
(03.08 MC)

Examine the map. Note the following state locations in the contiguous United States: Washington in the northwest corner, California in the southwest corner, Florida in the southeast corner, and Maine in the northeast corner. Then answer the question that follows.

Allocation of Electoral Votes by U.S. State after the 2020 Census
Electoral College Map for 2024 and 2028. Washington, in the northwest corner of the contiguous United States, has 12 electoral votes. California, in the southwest corner, has 54 electoral votes. Florida, in the southeast corner, has 30 electoral votes. Maine, in the northeast corner, has four electoral votes.
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Which of the following states have the least potential to change the results of a presidential election?

Washington
California
Florida
Maine
Question 4(Multiple Choice Worth 5 points)
(03.08 MC)

Which demographic would likely have the highest voter turnout?

Low-income voters
College-educated voters
Voters in midterm elections
Voters who are Hispanic of any race
Question 5(Multiple Choice Worth 5 points)
(03.08 LC)

What is the main purpose of conducting a census every 10 years?

To determine which state will choose the president
To determine representational apportionment
To allow candidates to see what areas to target
To collect data on citizens who are not registered to vote
Question 6(Multiple Choice Worth 5 points)
(03.08 MC)

Which of the following is an example of the effects of the U.S. Census?

Changing policy and representation in Congress
Increasing or decreasing the total number of legislators in Congress
Removing elected officials before their term ends
Encouraging people to move to less-populated districts
Question 7(Multiple Choice Worth 5 points)
(03.08 LC)

Which of the following explains why debates are important for candidates?

They give candidates the opportunity to talk bad about their opponents.
They provide neutral ground for candidates to explain their agendas.
They allow candidates to collect more donations as the debate each other.
They give the public a chance to see how sociable the candidates will be.
Question 8(Multiple Choice Worth 5 points)
(03.08 LC)

Which of the following trends can influence voter turnout?

Type of election
Number of children
Job occupation
Internet access
Question 9(Multiple Choice Worth 5 points)
(03.08 MC)

Examine the map, and then answer the question that follows.

Allocation of Electoral Votes by U.S. State after the 2020 Census
Electoral College Map for 2024 and 2028. California, in the southwest corner of the contiguous United States, has 54 electoral votes.
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In the Election of 2020, California had 55 electoral votes. How do you explain the data shown on this map?

The state lost an electoral vote because census data revealed slower growth or a population decrease.
It is a mistake of the cartographer, as California still has 55 electoral votes for upcoming presidential elections.
Data on this map reflect changes in federal legislation regarding the organization of the electoral system.
California gained representatives and thus electoral votes because of census data showing population increase.
Question 10(Multiple Choice Worth 5 points)
(03.08 LC)

What is a primary election?

Type of election where the people vote only for officials for the state and local levels of government
Method used to select candidates to run in an election, may be open or closed to other parties
Reason that many people give for why the current electoral process in the country needs changes
Name given to any national general election and includes both presidential and midterm elections

Answer 1

Here are the answers to the questions based on general knowledge of the U.S. electoral process and related topics:

Question 1: Which of the following is a criticism of the Electoral College?
Answer: Undermines citizens' voting power and the popular vote

Question 2: What was the significant ruling of the Baker v. Carr Supreme Court case?
Answer: One person's voting power should have the same value as others.

Question 3: Which of the following states have the least potential to change the results of a presidential election?
Answer: Maine

Question 4: Which demographic would likely have the highest voter turnout?
Answer: College-educated voters

Question 5: What is the main purpose of conducting a census every 10 years?
Answer: To determine representational apportionment

Question 6: Which of the following is an example of the effects of the U.S. Census?
Answer: Changing policy and representation in Congress

Question 7: Which of the following explains why debates are important for candidates?
Answer: They provide neutral ground for candidates to explain their agendas.

Question 8: Which of the following trends can influence voter turnout?
Answer: Type of election

Question 9: In the Election of 2020, California had 55 electoral votes. How do you explain the data shown on this map?
Answer: The state lost an electoral vote because census data revealed slower growth or a population decrease.

Question 10: What is a primary election?
Answer: Method used to select candidates to run in an election, may be open or closed to other parties

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