AP US Government : Political Parties and Elections

Study concepts, example questions & explanations for AP US Government

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Example Questions

Example Question #37 : Voting And Participation

In their impact, campaigns act less to inform all voters than to ______________.

Possible Answers:

sway undecided voters

indoctrinate voters

discredit the opposition 

mobilize those that already support a candidate

defeat opponents

Correct answer:

mobilize those that already support a candidate

Explanation:

Most candidates for office can count on their base of supporters that got them into the forefront in the first place. Therefore, their mission is to get them excited enough to get out and vote.

Example Question #38 : Voting And Participation

When candidates exploit their opponents’ weaknesses, they are ______________.

Possible Answers:

doing market research

engaging in negative campaigning

using issue ads

franking

engaging in informative ads

Correct answer:

engaging in negative campaigning

Explanation:

Negative campaigning is often the norm in political campaign ads. Candidates can score points with voters by pointing out weaknesses and mistakes of their opponent.

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