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Chapter 13.4 and 13.5 Homework
1.
Presidential Nominee
Personal Characteristics
Primaries and Caucuses (include
different types)
National Conventions
(include 3 goals)
2. What is the purpose of a presidential primary? What is the purpose of a caucus? How do
they differ?
3. Why is there a desire to hold presidential primaries as early as possible? How have earlier
primaries affected campaign strategies?
4. Explain the proportional representation rule of presidential primaries. Are there any
exceptions to this method?
5. Define the following:
a. Swing voters
b. Battleground states
6. Who may not want to partake in a presidential debate?
7. Explain the Electoral College system. How are members chosen? What role do they play in
the presidential selection process? What is a major flaw of the electoral system?
8. What are the four major options suggested as alternatives to the Electoral College?
9. What is a direct popular election? What is the criticism of this plan?