Unit 3 Jeopardy Questions- AP Gov

These are used by interest groups to lobby the courts

Amicus briefs

Presidential candidates tend to focus their efforts on these types of states because of the winner take all aspect of the Electoral College

Battleground/ Swing States

The decision in this SC case allowed corporations and unions to spend unlimited amounts of money on political activities that are independent of a party or candidate

Citizens United v. FEC (establishes super pacs)

In this type of primary only voters who register as members of a political party may vote in that party's primary

Closed

***This term describes when there is a change in the base of support in each party

Critical Election

What has led to the growth of 24 hour news operations and online media consumption?

Demand for instantaneous news

The idea that individuals in small population states having a greater impact than individuals in large population states is a criticism of this

Electoral College

What amendments protects the freedom of the press?

First Amendment

This problem occurs when a group of people fail to join a group because they can get the benefits the group offers without contributing to the group efforts

Free-rider Problem

What is a criticism of the elitism theory of interest groups?

Groups with greater financial resource have unfair advantages in access to policy makers than groups with less financial resources

The networks of congressional committees, bureaucratic agencies, and interest groups that strongly influence policy process

Iron Triangles

What SC case regarding the Pentagon Papers ruled the government's use of prior restraint unconstitutional?

New York Times v. United States

This occurs when less people identify with a party and more people identify as Independents

Party Dealignment

This term describes the presidential electoral change brought about by the permanent switch of many conservative white southerners from the Democratic to the republican party in the mid 1960s.

Party Realignment

The belief that one can make a difference in politics by expressing an opinion and acting politically

Political efficacy

What aspect of the electoral system has loosened the hold of party leaders over the nomination process?

Primary and caucus election system

This theory assumes that individuals act in their own best interest, carefully weighing the costs and benefits of possible alternatives when voting

Rational Choice Theory

This theory states that political parties should be more accountable about following their party platform

Responsible party model

The practice of moving from government positions to working for interest groups

Revolving Door

These laws allow a worker to decline the opportunity to join a union

Right-to-work laws

These are benefits given only to group members

Selective benefits

This type of electoral system is the main reason for a two-party system in the US

Single member district (winner take all)

What type of media candidates and elected officials using today to connect with voters?

Social Media

This is money used for party-building expenses at the grassroots level or for generic party advertising

Soft money

What does daily media coverage of an election focus on the most?

The newest poll results (Horse Race Journalism)

When voting for this type of party, you may be helping the candidate you disagree with most

Third party