VOTING
What will be an ideal response?
Voter turnout increases directly with employment status and wealth, level of education, and age.
Average rates of voter turnout in the United States compare unfavorably to rates in other democracies.
Voter turnout and interest is especially low among young people
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In a criminal case, a judge decides that the
weight of evidence is almost equally balanced between the prosecution and the defense with the prosecution enjoying a slight advantage. How does the judge decide the case? a) The judge finds the defendant guilty because the prosecution need only prove its case by a preponderance of the evidence. b) The judge finds the defendant not guilty because the prosecution has failed to prove its case beyond a reasonable doubt. c) The judge orders a new trial because the weight of evidence is almost evenly balanced. d) The judge finds the defendant guilty because the defense has failed to prove its case by a preponderance of the evidence. e) The judge orders a jury trial because he or she cannot reach a decision.
A(n) __________ is a corporation created and funded by the government to provide some public service
a. outsourced corporation b. private company c. limited liability corporation d. government corporation
?In a proportional representation electoral system
A. ?candidates for office run in single-seat, winner-take-all districts. B. ?political parties win seats in a legislature based on the proportion of the vote they receive. C. ?election results are roughly proportional to the amount of money raised by each party. D. ?parties win a proportion of seats in a legislature, weighted to give small parties a larger share. E. ?the top three parties in an election divide the government proportionally between them.
What is the primary role of the political consultant in today's campaign process?
A. To organize the Get Out the Vote drive prior to election day B. To devise the campaign theme and overall strategy C. To direct fundraising and spending D. To monitor the campaign’s progress through polling E. To deal directly with the press covering the campaign