Which of the following would NOT be a consideration for a presidential candidate in choosing his or her vice presidential running mate?
a. geographical and regional balance
b. ideological balance
c. balance of party affiliation between the two candidates
d. demographic balance
e. balance of experience
Question -2-Unique to the 2008 presidential campaign was the fact that neither an incumbent president nor vice president was running for the office. The last time that this occurred was
a. 1992.
b. 1976.
c. 1960.
d. 1928.
e. 1860.
Question -3-What is meant by open election?
a. Voters from either party can vote for any candidate.
b. Anyone can file as a candidate for the seat.
c. Neither candidate is an incumbent.
d. Neither candidate has declared a party affiliation.
e. Non-registered citizens may still cast votes if they prove residency.
Question -4-Sitting presidents can sometimes lose their reelection bids. How many times has this occurred in the past 100 years?
a. none
b. one
c. five
d. eleven
e. twenty-one
Question -5-A presidential race between a sitting president and a challenger is called
a. a primary election.
b. an incumbent race.
c. a policy referendum.
d. a confirmation election.
e. a tilted race.
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