1. Undecided voters are likely to vote for the candidate they think is most likely to win. What is this phenomenon called?
a) Being influenced by the bandwagon effect.
b) Being an educated
2. What is minor parities?
a) parities whose gubernatorial candidate received less than 20 percent of the vote.
b) Parties that have not held a seat in the senate within the las 20 years
3. Why might some argue that news stations ought to stick to reporting what is actually happening on Election Day rather than making projections?
a) Projection may cause a bandwagon effect
b) Projections based on push-polls may be inaccurate
4. What is the difference between an open primary and a closed primary?
a) “An open primary does not required voters to declare the party with which they are affiliated while a closed primary does.”
b) “An open primary records each voters party affiliation. While a closed primary does not.”
5. What was the result of the Supreme Court decision on Citizens United vs. FEC?
a) “individuals, unions and corporations can donate on a large scale to political action committees.
b) “individuals, unions and corporation can donate on a large scale directly to campaigns and are exempt from disclosure requirements.
6. The 1991 law creating the Texas Ethics Commission also created new regulations on campaigning in Texas. Which of the following was NOT included in this law?
A) Expanded reporting requirements for lobbyists and legislators.
B) A ban honoraria
C) A cap on campaign contributions.
7. Rick Perry's attendance at anti-tax rallies in April 2009 and his participation in a Christian-themed prayer service in 2011 are examples of what?
a) Campaign appearances as events that are designed for news coverage.
b) Campaigns tackling controversial issues