The Terrell Election Law of 1903 resulted in the adoption of the

The Terrell Election Law of 1903 resulted in the adoption of the
 
  a. general election.
  b. direct primary.
  c. caucus system.
  d. party convention.
  e. special election.

 Q. 2

Which type of government has shown to prevail over time in America?
 
  a. A stronger, more centralized government
  b. A weaker, more centralized government
  c. A stronger, more decentralized government
  d. A weaker, more decentralized government

 Q. 3

The caucus was abandoned as the method of selecting political party nominees as a result of
 
  a. increasing incomes that led to an increase in voter participation.
  b. the creation of strong political parties.
  c. the defeat of Jackson era reformers.
  d. the institution of runoffs.
  e. widespread perception of corruption of party bosses.

 Q. 4

Which of the following is NOT a critique of federal preemption?
 
  a. It leads to less flexibility in regulations and the delivery of public services.
  b. It hurts the ability of states to experiment with and develop best practices.
  c. It creates a uniformity of laws and regulations.
  d. It diminishes the protections that states are able to craft for their citizens.

 Q. 5

The first method of selecting political party nominees, established in 1800, was the
 
  a. caucus.
  b. open primary.
  c. general election.
  d. direct primary.
  e. party convention.

 Q. 6

John C. Calhoun stated that states had the right to
 
  a. print currency.
  b. secede from the Union.
  c. create an army.
  d. tax the federal government.

 Q. 7

Which of the following is used to elect candidates to serve in office?
 
  a. Closed primaries
  b. Caucuses
  c. Party conventions
  d. Open primaries
  e. General elections