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Chapter 23 Voting and Elections Practice Test (Book Versions)

Terms in this set (15)

Bias
favoring one point of view over another
direct mail
a method of sending mail to large groups of people
general election
an election in which voters make final decision about candidates and issues
incumbent
the candidate who already holds the office for which he or she is running
media
television, radio, newspapers, and magazines
propaganda
a message meant to influence people's ideas, opinions, or actions
registration
the process of signing up to be a voter
campaign manager
person in campaign who plans strategy and guides staff
Why was registration introduced as part of the voting process?
to prevent voter fraud
What are polling places?
places where people can vote
Which member of an election campaign deals with the media?
the campaign press secretary
How is the number of electors determined for each state?
It is equal to the number of members of Congress in that state.
How important are the votes of the electors in winning a Presidential election?
They determine who will win.
What is the best way for a candidate to use the media in order to influence his or her election outcome?
direct mail, marketing savvy, integrity, good organization, and staff.
How does raising more money for a campaign affect the candidate's chances of winning an election?
a candidate can afford media and direct mail; too much money might seem as buying an election.
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