American Political Campaigning - Final, Period 1

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The exam was face down on the desk. The sub teacher was at the front, but wasn't interested in talking to anyone. Take the test and get on outta here.

1) Define the following terms: negative campaigning, GOTV, incumbent
2) Why do you think the 2006 midterm elections turned out the way they did?
3) If you were trapped in a campaign office for six months would you prefer to live on a) coffee and cigarettes b) pizza and soda c) random "stews" people drop off and bologna sandwiches with mayonnaise on white bread. If you answer c) what is wrong with you?

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1) Negative campaigning: A campaign that uses fear, innuendo, distortion of facts in order to paint an opponent in a bad light. Use of unflattering photos are a must.
GOTV: Gopher TV. All Gophers. All the time.
incumbent: Dirty rotten bastard who coasts through on midterm elections because nobody is paying attention. Usually.
2) War! *grunt* Good God, y'all! What is it good for? Absolutely Nothing. SAY IT AGAIN!
3) B. Pizza contains all four food groups. It's health food. Really.