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What is an off-year election in the United States?
What is an off-year election in the United States?
- A general election held in an even-numbered year when neither a presidential election nor a midterm election takes place
- A general election held in a midterm election year
- A general election held in an odd-numbered year when neither a presidential election nor a midterm election takes place (correct)
- A general election held in a presidential election year
What kinds of elections are rarely featured in off-year elections during odd-numbered years in the United States?
What kinds of elections are rarely featured in off-year elections during odd-numbered years in the United States?
- Special elections to fill vacated seats
- State legislative elections
- Elections to a federal office (correct)
- Gubernatorial elections
What is the term 'off-cycle' used to refer to in the context of U.S. elections?
What is the term 'off-cycle' used to refer to in the context of U.S. elections?
- Special elections to fill vacated seats
- Any election held on a date other than Election Day of an even-numbered year (correct)
- Midterm election years
- Presidential election years
What types of offices are typically on the ballot in off-year elections in the United States?
What types of offices are typically on the ballot in off-year elections in the United States?
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When might the term 'off-year' also be used in the context of U.S. elections?
When might the term 'off-year' also be used in the context of U.S. elections?
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