5 Written Questions

1. a set of basic beliefs about life,culture,government,and society
2. (in an election with more than 2 options) the number of votes for the candidate or party receiving the greatest number (but less that half of the votes), (in an election with more than 2 options) the number of votes for the candidate or party receiving the greatest number (but less that half of the votes)
3. smallest, most local unit in the typical structure of political parties at the local level. Precincts act as voting districts, and cover an area of several blocks.
4. a list of candidates nominated by a political party to run for election to public offices
5. A clause in registration laws allowing people who do not meet registration requirements to vote if they or their ancestors had voted before 1867.

5 Matching Questions

1. Platform
2. Party column ballot
3. Ward
4. Direct Primary
5. Political Party

1. a a large district comprised of several adjoining precincts
2. b a primary where voters directly select the candidates who will run for office
3. c a series of statements expressing the party's principles, beliefs, and positions on election issues
4. d a group of individuals with broad common interests who organize to nominate candidates for office, win elections, conduct government, and determine public policy
5. e a ballot listing all candidates of a given party together under the name of that party; also called an Indiana ballot

5 Multiple Choice Questions

1. voting with one party for one office and with another party for other offices
   1. Direct Primary
   2. Ticket splitting
   3. Third Party
   4. Ticket
2. a personal facade that one presents to the world
   1. Bosses
   2. Planks
   3. Ward
   4. Image
3. official body that counts votes and certifies the winner
   1. Campaign Manager
   2. Closed Primary
   3. Canvass
   4. Canvassing board
4. a second primary election held when no candidates wins a majority of the votes in the first primary
   1. Direct Primary
   2. Runoff Primary
   3. Open Primary
   4. Closed Primary
5. voting for all candidates in the same political party
   1. Ticket splitting
   2. Straight party ticket
   3. Third Party
   4. Political Party

5 True/False Questions

1. National Convention → an official public meeting of a party to choose candidates for office

   True        False

2. Closed Primary → a primary in which any registered voter can vote (but must vote for candidates of only one party), Primary election in which any voter, regardless of party, may vote.

   True        False

3. Campaign Manager → the individual who travels with the candidate and coordinates the many different aspects of the campaign

   True        False

4. Precinct Captain → person who organizes party workers

   True        False

5. Independent → a neutral or uncommitted person (especially in politics)

   True        False