PLSC FINAL TEST QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS ALL CORRECT
When only declared party members can vote in a primary election, it is called - Answer-
a closed primary.
When voters can vote in either party primary without disclosing their party affiliation, it is
called - Answer- an open primary.
When the top two candidates in a primary compete in another primary for a majority of
votes, it is called - Answer- a run-off primary.
The process in which more and more states move their primaries into the first months of
the year is known as - Answer- front-loading.
At the national convention, each political party uses a ______ to determine which
delegates may participate. - Answer- credentials committee
The selection of electors is governed by - Answer- state laws.
The number of members each state will have in the Electoral College - Answer- equals
that state's number of senators plus its number of representatives.
A secret ballot prepared, distributed, and tabulated by government officials at public
expense is known as the - Answer- Australian ballot.
The two major parties prefer a(n) ______ ballot because it encourages straight-ticket
voting. - Answer- party-column
Some observers argue that an excessive concern with voting fraud makes it harder for -
Answer- minorities and poor people to vote.
The number of eligible voters who cast ballots on Election Day is referred to as the -
Answer- voter turnout.
Felons and ex-felons, and new immigrants who are not yet citizens, are included in the -
Answer- vote-eligible population.
Recruiting candidates is - Answer- easier for higher offices with more prestige.
ANSWERS ALL CORRECT
When only declared party members can vote in a primary election, it is called - Answer-
a closed primary.
When voters can vote in either party primary without disclosing their party affiliation, it is
called - Answer- an open primary.
When the top two candidates in a primary compete in another primary for a majority of
votes, it is called - Answer- a run-off primary.
The process in which more and more states move their primaries into the first months of
the year is known as - Answer- front-loading.
At the national convention, each political party uses a ______ to determine which
delegates may participate. - Answer- credentials committee
The selection of electors is governed by - Answer- state laws.
The number of members each state will have in the Electoral College - Answer- equals
that state's number of senators plus its number of representatives.
A secret ballot prepared, distributed, and tabulated by government officials at public
expense is known as the - Answer- Australian ballot.
The two major parties prefer a(n) ______ ballot because it encourages straight-ticket
voting. - Answer- party-column
Some observers argue that an excessive concern with voting fraud makes it harder for -
Answer- minorities and poor people to vote.
The number of eligible voters who cast ballots on Election Day is referred to as the -
Answer- voter turnout.
Felons and ex-felons, and new immigrants who are not yet citizens, are included in the -
Answer- vote-eligible population.
Recruiting candidates is - Answer- easier for higher offices with more prestige.
