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Which factor can influence polls along with demographic factors like age, ethnicity, race, and income level?

  • The political party affiliation of the respondents
  • The day and time when the questions are asked (correct)
  • The education level of the respondents
  • The geographical location of the respondents

    • Which type of poll is likely to be less accurate immediately after an election?

  • Exit polls (correct)
  • Online polls
  • Mail-in polls
  • Telephone polls

    • What can result in a failure to identify the true distribution of opinion in a target population according to the text?

  • Ambiguous or poorly worded questions (correct)
  • The length of the survey
  • The number of respondents in the poll
  • The gender of the respondents

    • Which statement accurately describes the role of generalizations in discussions of American politics?

    <p>Generalizations are complex and can change over time, but are still essential for political discussions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it important to critically examine generalizations in discussions of American politics?

    <p>Because generalizations can be complex and may not apply to every individual or situation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main purpose of using generalizations in discussions of American politics?

    <p>To simplify complex political ideologies.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which organization supports non-profits that use technology and media to advance social equity?

    <p>Voqal</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of understanding generalities in discussions of American politics?

    <p>Understanding generalities is crucial for effective political discussions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which view of politics is favored by political scientists?

    <p>Structural or institutional view</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Crash Course US Government Episode 36 say about the polarization of parties?

    <p>It is the subject of another episode</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main focus of this episode?

    <p>Election process</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What kind of view of politics do political scientists really like?

    <p>Structural or institutional view</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term used to describe the understanding of how elections work in the U.S.?

    <p>Election process</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of understanding how elections work in the U.S.?

    <p>To shape the party system</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can result in a failure to identify the true distribution of opinion in a target population?

    <p>Generalizations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which one of these accurately describes the process of drawing electoral districts in the United States?

    <p>State legislatures hire experts to draw the districts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is gerrymandering?

    <p>The process of drawing electoral districts to favor one political party over another</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one argument against the current system of drawing electoral districts?

    <p>It can lead to districts that don't reflect the political makeup of a state</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which branch of government is most affected by public opinion?

    <p>Legislative branch</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which amendment granted women the right to vote in the United States?

    <p>Nineteenth Amendment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the 2016 election, which gender had a higher voter turnout?

    <p>Women</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which political party are women more likely to identify as, according to the text?

    <p>Democrats</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following factors has a strong effect on the likelihood of voting?

    <p>Income</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the voter turnout rate for eligible voters who have completed college in the 2020 election?

    <p>80 percent</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which combination of factors strongly predicts the likelihood of voting?

    <p>High income and education</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which racial group had the highest voter turnout in the 2020 election?

    <p>White people</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which racial/ethnic group had the lowest voter turnout in the 2020 election?

    <p>Asian Americans</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which country saw a drop in voter participation after moving from compulsory voting to voluntary voting?

    <p>Chile</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one argument made by supporters of strict voter ID requirements?

    <p>Strict voter ID requirements prevent fraud</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the Supreme Court's decision in Shelby County v. Holder (2013)?

    <p>The formula for placing states on the VRA preclearance list was outdated</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why do some people avoid voting?

    <p>They believe their vote is unlikely to make a difference.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which citizens are sometimes referred to as the chronic minority?

    <p>Democrats in Utah and Republicans in California</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main reason why some citizens may choose not to vote in state-level elections?

    <p>They believe their vote will never change the outcome.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which act created the Federal Election Commission (FEC)?

    <p>The Federal Election Campaign Act (FECA)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the Bipartisan Campaign Reform Act of 2002 (BCRA) restrict?

    <p>The amount of money given to political parties</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the Supreme Court's ruling in Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission allow corporations to do?

    <p>Place unlimited money into super PACs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the current limit on individual contributions per candidate per election?

    <p>$2,900</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of political action committees (PACs)?

    <p>To contribute to political campaigns</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which branch of government met in a joint session to formally open the certificates and count the electoral votes?

    <p>The newly elected Congress</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which state is the only other state, along with Maine, that apportions its electoral votes using the congressional district method?

    <p>Nebraska</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which candidate received the most votes ever cast for a candidate in a U.S. presidential election?

    <p>Joe Biden</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which state became the first to use ranked-choice voting (RCV) for a presidential general election?

    <p>Maine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens if no candidate receives the minimum 270 electoral votes needed to win the election?

    <p>The United States House of Representatives selects the president</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which branch of government is responsible for formally opening the certificates and counting the electoral votes?

    <p>Legislative branch</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which state is the only other state, apart from Maine, that apportions its electoral votes using the congressional district method?

    <p>Nebraska</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which branch of government is responsible for selecting the president and vice president if no candidate receives the minimum 270 electoral votes needed to win the election?

    <p>The United States House of Representatives</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which branch of government met in a joint session to formally open the certificates and count the votes of the Electoral College?

    <p>The newly elected Congress</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which state is the only other state, along with Maine, that apportions its electoral votes using the congressional district method?

    <p>Nebraska</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which ticket won the 2020 United States presidential election?

    <p>Joe Biden and Kamala Harris</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who received the most votes ever cast for a candidate in a U.S. presidential election?

    <p>Joe Biden</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which candidate secured the Libertarian presidential nomination in the 2020 election?

    <p>Jo Jorgensen</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which branch of government is responsible for selecting the president if no candidate receives the minimum 270 electoral votes needed to win the election?

    <p>The United States House of Representatives</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which state became the first state to use ranked-choice voting (RCV) for a presidential general election?

    <p>Maine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which branch of government met in a joint session to formally open the certificates and count the votes of the Electoral College?

    <p>The United States Congress</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which party that wins a presidential election could also win a significant advantage in drawing new congressional and state legislative districts?

    <p>The Republican Party</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which states were key to Biden's victory in the 2020 presidential election?

    <p>Michigan, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What were the central issues of the 2020 presidential election?

    <p>COVID-19 pandemic and civil unrest</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the Trump campaign and its allies allege in their attempt to overturn the results of the election?

    <p>Widespread voter fraud and irregularities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did a mob of Trump supporters do on January 6, 2021?

    <p>Attack the United States Capitol</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who won the 2020 United States presidential election?

    <p>Joe Biden</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which political party did Kamala Harris represent in the 2020 election?

    <p>Democratic Party</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who secured the Libertarian presidential nomination in the 2020 election?

    <p>Jo Jorgensen</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which states were key to Biden's victory in the 2020 election?

    <p>Michigan, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which party typically develops a method to choose its presidential candidate?

    <p>Republican Party</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the Trump campaign and its allies allege in their attempt to overturn the results of the election?

    <p>Widespread voter fraud</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the Federal agencies overseeing election security say about the 2020 election?

    <p>It was the most secure in American history</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which branch of government is responsible for selecting the vice president if no candidate receives the minimum 270 electoral votes needed to win the election?

    <p>The United States Senate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which state was the first to use ranked-choice voting (RCV) for a presidential general election?

    <p>Maine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the method used by Maine and Nebraska to allocate their electors?

    <p>The congressional district method</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of the Electoral Count Act of 1887?

    <p>It outlines the process for distributing certificates of ascertainment to various officials.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who was the Democratic nominee for the 2020 United States presidential election?

    <p>Joe Biden</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many votes did Joe Biden receive in the 2020 election?

    <p>more than 81 million</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who secured the Green presidential nomination in the 2020 election?

    <p>Howie Hawkins</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which states were key to Biden's victory in the 2020 presidential election?

    <p>Michigan, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the main issue that led to civil unrest before the election?

    <p>Police murder of George Floyd</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the Trump campaign and its allies allege in their attempt to overturn the results of the election?

    <p>Widespread voter fraud</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When did a mob of Trump supporters attack the United States Capitol?

    <p>January 6, 2021</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which branch of government is responsible for selecting the vice president if no candidate receives the minimum 270 electoral votes needed to win the election?

    <p>The United States Senate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which state was the first to use ranked-choice voting (RCV) for a presidential general election?

    <p>Maine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who allowed the bill adopting ranked-choice voting (RCV) to become law in Maine?

    <p>Governor Janet Mills</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the method used by Maine and Nebraska to allocate their electors?

    <p>The congressional district method</p> Signup and view all the answers

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