Swing states are states that generally:A.Vote for RepublicansB.Vote for either Democrats or Republicans.C.Vote for DemocratsD.Vote for independents

Drawing political boundaries to give your party a numeric advantage over an opposing partyAUnitary StatesBFederal StatesCRedistrictingDGerrymandering

Question 2 of 10Which reason best describes why presidential candidates campaign heavily in swing states?A.Because these states have the largest populations of votersB.Because these states have the most electoral votesC.Because these states are the only ones with electorsD.Because no one candidate is certain to win the popular vote thereSUBMITarrow_backPREVIOUS

Party Systems in the United StatesQuestionWhich of the following statements regarding political parties is true based on the graphic?ResponsesThe Democratic Party has consistently favored states’ rights.The Democratic Party has consistently favored states’ rights.The Republican Party initially emerged as an antislavery political party.The Republican Party initially emerged as an antislavery political party.Regional interests have not played a major role in any of the party systems.Regional interests have not played a major role in any of the party systems.The Democratic and Republican Parties were the two major parties during the First Party System.

What is a "blue state"?A.A state where there more than two presidential candidatesB.A state where there is no clear majorityC.A state where there is a Republican majorityD.A state where there is a Democratic majority

During the general election, where is a presidential candidate most likely to campaign?a.)In states they are likely to loseb.)In states they are likely to winc.)In all states equallyd.)In swing states