GOVT 2301- unit 1
Since the Constitution was adopted in the 1780s, how many major parties tend to compete with one another at any given time?
2
How can interest groups use ballot initiatives to achieve their goals?
Groups can put laws of interest directly to the voters, bypassing the legislative process.
Review the graphic, and then answer the following question.
liberals
Government policy - - - - to public opinion; public opinion - - - - to government policy.
responds
The Whig Party emerged from the -Party in the second party system. By the end of the third party system, the Whigs had largely been subsumed by the - Party.
Federalist Republican
If a family watches television to get their news, what kind of media source are they relying on?
broaddast media
Choose all of the moments that relate to gay and lesbian civil rights.
Lawrence v. Texas the repeal of "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" the Supreme Court striking down DOMA
Which of the following statements accurately describe how lobbyists interact with Congress
Lobbyists provide information to busy members of Congress. Lobbyists can often have direct input into the exact language that appears in legislation.
Which of the following best describes the Supreme Court's stance on public displays of religious symbols?
The Court's rulings have been inconsistent
Select the following statements that are true regarding the role education plays in political socialization.
The more education one has, the more likely one is to be involved in politics. The more education one has, the more tolerant of racial minorities one is.
Which of the following amendments has the Supreme Court argued have elements of the right to privacy?
Third, Fourth, Fifth, Ninth
Choose all of the following that are true about internal mobilization.
This is how the first parties in the United States formed. It is one of the ways a political party forms. It is driven by government officials.
In general, groups organized on behalf of businesses and industries have more lobbyists and more financial resources than citizen groups.
True
Online advocacy organizations differ from traditional interest groups in that they have a more streamlined staff structure and less bureaucracy
True
What is the key feature that makes American political parties different from interest groups?
Try to control the government by winning elections
What is true regarding socialization, the attitudes about political issues, and underlying political values?
Underlying values are formed through political socialization. Underlying values tend to shape specific attitudes.
Choose all of the following that traditional journalists believe are important standards and practices.
Verify sources so as to provide the most accurate reporting. Provide objective treatment of both sides of an issue.
Which confessions would be legally admissible today?
a confession made after the suspect has been informed of his right to silence a confession made when the suspect and his attorney have agreed to a plea deal
It's 1964, and while you had previously been forced to pay a poll tax to vote, that requirement has now been put to a stop. What precipitated this change?
a constitution amendment
Which person has the highest socioeconomic status?
a high income person wit a medical degree
Choose all of the following that are examples of material benefits.
a mug or tote bag that you receive for donating to National Public Radio (NPR) or the Public Broadcasting System (PBS) travel discounts for being a member of AARP
Choose all of the following that are a part of an iron triangle
an administrative agency a congressional committee a supportive interest group
The mass media - neutral messengers for others' ideas. The media have had - independent impact on public opinion.
are not significant
In the context of understanding public opinion, which of the following is the best definition of values?
basic principles that shape a person's opinions about issues and events
Arthur is trying to decide whether to vote for Lauriel or Max. He decides to vote for Max in part because he and Max share the same ethnic and religious background. This is an example of what factor that can influence voter decisions?
candidate characteristics
Which of the following terms describes news reported and distributed by ordinary people, rather than professional journalists?
citizen journalism
The "New Deal" Coalition that developed in the 1930s system was eventually undone by conflicts over which of the following issues?
civil rights the Vietnam War
According to research by the Pew Research Center on internet access, which two groups tend to have the greatest access to broadband internet at home?
college graduates the wealthy
There is a gap in internet access based on factors such as income, age, race, and other demographics. This gap is known as the digital ________.
divide
At of the start of 2019, there will be a - government with the - controlling the presidency and the Senate and the - controlling the House of Representatives.
divided, Republicans, Democrats
Given the importance of political environment in shaping political views, which policy area below might someone feel is more important if they grew up during the war on terror?
domestic security
In recent elections, which of the following four factors is the single most important factor in predicting whether an individual will vote?
education
Many interest groups formed as a result of the New Politics movement. Choose all of the following issues that these groups focused on.
environmental protection women's rights
The - is primarily concerned with Congress sponsoring or favoring a specific religion, whereas the - has to do with Congress prohibiting or interfering with the practice of religion.
establishment clause free exercise clause
In contemporary politics, which of the following political positions are more likely to be supported by liberals?
expansion of federal social services protection of rights for gays and lesbians extensive government intervention in the economy
Most people initially acquire their political orientation from -, while friends - important role in shaping opinion as one gets older.
family play a more
The cases Holt v. Hobbs and Burwell v. Hobby Lobby Stores both addressed the - clause of the First Amendment, and in both circumstances, the Court - protection from religious discrimination.
free exercise bolstered
You've just been assigned a group project. There is one person in your group who does none of the work but is happy to take the "A" you all earn for the final product. This person is an example of a(n) __________.
free rider
A mid-2017 survey showed that 13 percent more men than women believed Donald Trump was doing a good job as president. This is evidence of what is known in political science as the -gap
gender
To prevent having multiple candidates from the same party confusing voters in a general election, political parties take which of the following actions?
hold nomination races
Comedy shows like The Daily Show are - sources of political news, with followers who are - informed about politics.
important well
In 2008, a landmark Supreme Court ruling recognized a(n) - right to bear arms for the purpose(s) of -.
individual self-defense
In 2008, a landmark Supreme Court ruling recognized a(n) ......... right to bear arms for the purpose(s) of ..........
individual self-defense
- benefits are provided in the form of emails, conferences, training events, and other communications from a group. Online advocacy organizations are less likely than traditional associations to offer - benefits to members.
informational material
By using -, average citizens form opinions that are - consistent with their underlying preferences.
informational shortcuts often
How did the Telecommunications Act of 1996 change the media landscape?
it opened the way for the consolidation of media ownership
Which of the following represent the things that most interest-group organizational structures have in common?
leadership, money and members
Match the relationship between political trust and the evaluation of government's effectiveness.
less likely to vote in an election-low trust view the government as inefficient-low trust agree that government represents average voters-high trust
In general, television news tends to offer - depth in its coverage of political events. It tends to offer more political - than -.
little headlines analysis
Today, spanning across party lines, public trust in government is -. Trust is slightly higher among - when a Democrat is in the White House.
low Democrats
Studies show that government policy can affect public opinion in - policy areas, - salient issues such as the environment, health care, and the death penalty.
many including
This is the process by which people are organized for political activity.
mobilization
Sites such as Google News and RealClear Politics are considered -, in that they mostly - produce their own original content.
news aggregators do not
Jose, Mark, and Marissa are running as Republicans to represent their district in the House of Representatives. They are competing in a primary to win their party's __________.
nomination
The winner of the electoral college vote - matches the winner of the popular vote.
often
Which of the following statements best characterizes people's attachments to political parties?
party attachments tend to be stable emotional and rational ties
Which group was the primary election system introduced to weaken?
party leaders
These private groups raise and distribute funds for use in election campaigns and have been around longer than newer groups such as 527 committees and 501(c)(4) committees.
political action committees
Rank the following elections by voter turnout levels, from highest participation rate to lowest.
presidential elections; midterm elections; state and local elections
Winners of - elections go on to face each other in the - election.
primary, general
Traditional interest groups are more likely than online advocacy associations to rely on -. Smaller staffs and the use of virtual offices make online advocacy groups - expensive to operate than traditional ones.
professional advocates less
Match the following First Amendment concepts to its meaning.
public forum doctrine - protection of public spaces speech plus - speech accompanied prior restraint- government efforts
Which of the following types of interest groups is most likely to be involved in protesting the expansion of oil pipelines in the United States?
public interest group
The National League of Cities, the National Governor's Association, and Harvard University are all examples of what kind of interest group?
public sector
Government policy - to public opinion; public opinion -to government policy.
responds; responds
Which of the following rights appeared in the original text of the Constitution, before the addition of the Bill of Rights?
right of habeas corpus right to trial by jury in the state where a crime was committed
How is the Speaker of the House chosen?
select by the House majority party
Rank from highest to lowest the following interest groups by how much they spent on lobbying in 2016.
the U.S. Chamber of Commerce National Association of Realtors defense contractors Amazon.com
Imagine that in 2020, former vice president Joe Biden runs for the Democratic nomination for president. He mentions early and often how he is leading the polls among Democratic voters, and this convinces undecided voters that they should support him since he is the front-runner. What is this an example of?
the bandwagon effect
What, primarily, brought about the formation of the New Politics movement, which spurred interest-group growth?
the experiences of the civil rights and antiwar movements
Choose all of the following that can influence individuals who are trying to form opinions about a particular policy issue.
the government the media interest groups
Which of the following groups are generally considered unrepresented in Washington, D.C.?
the homeless the poor
Which of the following is the best definition of political socialization?
the process through which political beliefs and values are formed
What is the goal of a push poll?
to shape the respondent's perception of the candidate or issue in question
Which of the following federal regulations on the media are still in effect?
- equal time provision - right of rebuttal
In public-opinion polling, what is a random sample?
-Each person within the specified population has an equal probability of being selected as a respondent.
If survey respondents are hiding their true preferences about race from the interviewer, what is the survey suffering from?
-the social desirability effect
Freedom of the press is found in the ______ Amendment? (Enter 1 for First Amendment, 2 for Second, etc.)
1
Which decade saw the beginning of the New Politics movement and interest groups associated with it? (For the 1940s, enter 1940, etc.)
1960
In which of the following ways does an issue network differ from an iron triangle?
An issue network includes interested individuals and activists who would not be part of a strict iron triangle.
Match the U.S. Supreme Court case to the effect it had on campaign spending.
Buckley v. Valeo- introduced idea that campaign contributions count as speech Citizens United v. FEC (2010)- government could not restrict independent expenditures by corporations McCutcheon et al. v. FEC (2014)-removed limits on individuals' campaign contributions
Which of the following statements about the 2016 presidential election are true?
Clinton and Trump were the most disliked major party candidates in the modern era. There was a sizable gender gap among voters.
Which of the following statements about the death penalty are correct?
Death penalty usage ans sentences have decreased over time The Supreme Court has banned the death penalty The Supreme Court has restricted the cases in which the death
How does the profit motive affect the media in America?
Decisions are primarily by what the audience wants
Which of the following amendments have been selectively incorporated to the states using the Fourteenth Amendment?
Eighth Amendment First Amendment Second Amendment
Match each political value to its definition.
Every citizen should have the opportunity to take part in the government process.- democracy Government interference in individuals' lives should be kept to a minimum.- liberty All individuals should be allowed to seek personal and material success.- equality of opportunity
Which of the following statements about PACs are accurate?
Evidence suggests that interest groups' campaign contributions influence behavior in Congress. The Bipartisan Campaign Reform Act (BCRA) failed to restrict PAC operations overall.
Which of the following were among Alexander Hamilton's arguments concerning the Bill of Rights?
Hamilton argued that a bill of rights would be irrelevant because the national government had only delegated powers. Hamilton argued that the Constitution already contained provisions that amounted to a bill of rights.
In 2018, Democrats picked up many more seats in the -. At the same time, they ended up losing seats in the -.
House of Representatives Senate.
How did the actions of the federal government in the 1960s and 1970s affect the number of interest groups?
How did the actions of the federal government in the 1960s and 1970s affect the number of interest groups?
- are the most closely related type of interest group to public interest groups
Ideological groups
Which of the following are consequences of the current increase in media monopolies?
Individuals expressing less popular viewpoints may find it difficult to get media exposure. A smaller number of companies control the media's agenda setting power.
Which of the following statements are correct regarding the stability of party identification?
Individuals rarely change their party identification. Looking at the electorate as a whole, party identification is stable.
One of the more famous quotes in political science (yes, there are famous quotes among political scientists) is Schattschneider's "[t]he flaw in the pluralist heaven is that the heavenly chorus sings with a strong upper-class accent." What did he mean by this?
Interest-group politics tends to favor business and corporate interests.
Match the form of media to its level of government regulation.
Magazines & Newspapers- essentially free from government interference Television & Radio- subject to federal regulation
In which case did the Supreme Court apply Second Amendment protections to the states?
McDonald v. Chicago
How do parties influence the committee system?
Membership depends on the percentage of seats held by the party. Transfer from one committee to another requires party authorization.
What role do members play in staff organization interest groups?
pay dues and make contributions
Which of the following are forms of traditional political participation?
voting in an election participating in a protest attending a campaign event
Choose all of the functions that the media serve in democratic politics.
watch the government and politicians for any wrongdoing on their part inform the public about current political issues provide a forum for politicians to debate policies
Which of the following statements is correct?
1. It is possible to estimate the country's opinion based on a small sample of 1,000 to 1,200 people. 2. Highly knowledgeable citizens tend to maintain
Why are the Miranda rights important?
1. The Miranda rights remind citizens that there are lawyers available who are paid for by the government to act on their defense. 2. The Miranda rights notify citizens that they have protection from self-incrimination. 4. The Miranda rights remind citizens that they can use a lawyer in their defense.
Match the law or court case with the effect that it had on women's civil rights.
1. allowed monetary damages for Title IX violations- Franklin v. Gwinnett County Public Schools 2. made it easier for employees to sue in cases of wage discrimination Lily Ledbetter Fair Pay Act 3. established sexual harassment as a form of sex discrimination Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act 4. made wage discrimination illegal Equal Pay Act of 1963
Categorize the following as examples of civil liberties or civil rights.
1. civil rights rooted in the equal protection clause protects you from discrimination 2. civil liberties personal freedoms restricts what the government can do to you
In which of the following scenarios would evidence be subject to the exclusionary rule?
1. if police used drug dogs on the front porches of houses 2. if police entered your house without a warrant or probable cause
In a scientific poll, what sample size is generally sufficient for accurately measuring national public opinion?
1000
Match the amendment with its purpose on the right.
13th- ended slavery 14th- extended equal protection 15th- allowed black men to vote 24th-poll tax
An election poll of 1,000 people indicates that 49 percent of voters favor Candidate A, and 51 percent of voters favor Candidate B, with a 2 percent margin of error.
50 percent of the population supports Candidate A and 50 percent supports Candidate B. 51 percent of the population supports Candidate A and 49 percent supports Candidate B.
What happens during an electoral realignment?
A new party supplants the ruling party
Which of the following statements about interest groups is accurate?
A very large number of interest groups would suggest a more pluralistic society.
Label the following examples of an interest group benefit with the type of benefit it represents.
An interest-group member receives a free T-shirt for joining-material An individual joins an environmental protection organization to meet and network with other local environmentalists.-solidary An interest-group member receives discounts from local businesses related to the interest group-material An individual draws pride from having contributed to an interest group's introduction of a particular piece of legislation-purposive
Which of the following is an example of external mobilization?
Aspiring politicians creating Party organizations
In the landmark 1954 Supreme Court ruling of ------------------------, the Court overturned ------------------------ and declared that "separate but equal are inherently unequal."
Brown v. Board of Education Plessy v. Ferguson
Why can it be difficult to find quality candidates to run for office?
Candidates expect to have their lives scrutinized during a campaign. Party leaders are rarely willing to offer monetary support unless a candidate can raise some funds on his or her own. Even running for a lower office requires raising large sums of money
Why can it be difficult to find quality candidates to run for office?
Candidates expect to have their lives scrutinized during a campaign. Party leaders are rarely willing to offer monetary support unless a candidate can raise some funds on his or her own. Even running for a lower office requires raising large sums of money.
What was the penny press?
Cheap, tabloid style newspaper produced in the nineteenth century.
Which of the following is correct regarding the effect of the marketplace of ideas on opinion formation?
Competing forces try to persuade as many people as possible, and few people resist modification of their beliefs
Which statement best characterizes the partisan differences in public opinion?
Democrat and Republican voters strongly disagree on almost all issues.
Which of the following statements regarding digital participation are correct?
Digital participation has made political participation easier. Political participation digitally is likely to increase offline participation. Young voters are more likely to use social media for political participation.
Which of the following are examples of presidential attempts to lead public opinion?
Donald Trump's use of Twitter to promote policy agenda and communicate his sentiments George W. Bush's public relations program supporting the War on Terror Franklin Delano Roosevelt's "fireside chats"
Lobbying refers to direct contact by an interest group specifically with a member of Congress.
False
Most media in America are non-profit or receive most of their funding from the government or tax dollars.
False
The United States uses a proportional representation system.
False
The government can easily and substantially influence public opinion.
False
The growth in social media has had little impact on interest groups and their organizations.
False
The largest growth in the number of interest groups happened in the 1910s and 1920s.
False
The original Constitution did not specify any protected rights until the Bill of Rights was adopted.
False
In what ways is the Second Amendment different from the First Amendment? How are they similar? Place each option in its correct location on the Venn diagram.
First Amendment: allows for the freedom of speech; allows for the freedom of press Both: reserves powers to the public; protects individual freedom; limits the government's power; within the Bill of Rights Second Amendment: allows for the right to bear arms
The Fifth Amendment is similar to the -. Its goal is to protect citizens from unfair treatment by the government in criminal cases. It prevents citizens from being tried twice, which is also known as -.
Fourth Amendment double jeopardy
Why are free riders a problem for interest groups trying to secure collective goods?
Free riders can enjoy collective goods even without helping, so they do not provide support for interest groups.
Which candidate spent the most money in the 2016 election cycle?
Hillary Clinton
Choose all of the following that are true about internal mobilization
It is one of the ways a political party forms. It is driven by government officials. This is how the first parties in the United States formed.
What effect(s) did the Telecommunications Act of 1996 have on the Federal Communications Commission?
It loosened restrictions on media ownership.
Which of the following represent actual restrictions or conditions imposed by the government on lobbying practices?
Lobbyists are required to disclose the amounts of small campaign contributions they "bundle" into large contributions. Groups must disclose the funds they use to rally voters.
Analyze the graph on the percentage of Americans who claim each ideology, and then answer the following question. Which of the following statements about Americans' ideology is correct?
More Americans today identify themselves as conservatives than liberals.
Which statements are correct about the trends in Americans' party identification?
More people are identifying as independent now than before. More people identify as Democrat now than Republican. More people identify as independent now than Democrat. More people identify as independent now than Republican.
Which of the following characterizations of turnout trends are correct?
More people vote in presidential elections than in midterm elections. Turnout dropped during the 1960s and 1970s. Turnout rates from 2012 on were generally similar to presidential turnout rates in the 1920s.
Which of the following statements about the civil rights of Native Americans are correct?
Native Americans can be taught in their own languages. Native American reservations are not subject to state laws prohibiting gambling.
Which statements correctly reflect the characteristics of traditional and online media?
Online media have a higher potential for misinformation than traditional media. Traditional media are often forced to account for online media reports in their own stories.
Which of the following statements are correct regarding the effect of party polarization on public opinion?
Party endorsements have a larger impact on opinion formation than it used to. Party polarization decreases the impact of other information on public opinion.
Which of the following are results of the low levels of political knowledge among many Americans?
People may support policies against their own self-interest. Political opinion can be manipulated by political elites
Which statement about the Supreme Court's approach to dealing with gun rights over time is accurate?
The Court did not deal with many such cases until the twenty-first century.
Given survey respondents' varying answers to the same basic question as shown in this graph, what should we conclude about surveys?
Small differences in survey wording can have big differences in results.
What kind of benefit is derived from the experience of working with like-minded people?
Solidary
Why is the doctrine of strict scrutiny important to free speech?
Strict scrutiny forces the government to effectively prove a reason for the restriction or censorship of speech
Which of the following characteristics belong to political action committees (PACs) and which to Super PACs?
Super PACs cannot contribute directly to candidates may raise unlimited sums from corporations, unions, and individuals PACs can contribute up to $5,000 to a federal candidate for office started in the 1970s
How has the Supreme Court influenced privacy rights?
The Court expanded privacy rights when it ruled that women have a right to seek an abortion. The Court expanded privacy rights when it ruled that states cannot make homosexual conduct a crime. The Court expanded privacy rights when it ruled that people have "privacy in one's association."
Which of the following statements about campaign fundraising in 2016 is most accurate?
The Democratic candidate, Hillary Clinton, raised substantially more money than the Republican candidate, Donald Trump.
Choose all of the following statements about the 2018 midterm elections that are correct.
The Democrats had a sizable fundraising advantage over the Republicans. There were an unusually large number of female candidates in the 2018 cycle. The 2018 midterm election revolved around the president to an even greater extent than other midterm elections.
Put these major moments in the history of American political parties in order from earliest to latest.
The Federalists represent New England merchants and argue for protective tariffs. The Democrats and Whigs become the two major political parties. The Republican Party comes into existence. The New Deal realignment leaves the Democratic Party dominant for several decades.
Which of the following statements are true regarding changes in the media landscape since 1991?
The Internet has replaced the newspaper as people's secondary source for news. Newspaper readership has declined.
Which of the following statements about the death penalty are correct?
The Supreme Court has banned the death penalty. The Supreme Court has restricted the cases in which the death penalty can be applied. Death penalty usage and sentences have decreased over time.
Why are third parties often short-lived?
The major parties absorb their programs and their popular ideas.
If a public-opinion survey suffers from selection bias, which of the following has occurred?
The survey organization did not get a random sample.
Which of the following statements are correct regarding the media and public opinion?
The way the media present a story can influence public opinion. Presentation of corruption in government has undermined public trust.
Which of the following set groups such as 527s and 501(c)(4)s apart from more traditional campaign finance groups such as political action committees?
These groups are not subject to the spending limits of the Bipartisan Campaign Finance Reform Act. These groups cannot coordinate directly with campaigns.
How have technology companies like Google and Facebook become part of the modern media landscape?
They are a major part of the way that traditional media is now delivered and advertised.
When elected officials pursue policies that are not in line with centrist opinion, what is often the cause?
They are prioritizing the views of a loyal voting bloc over others.
Label the following as examples of the majority party or the minority party in the House of Representatives.
They could raise and spend far more money on their own.
Which case, involving a refusal to stand for the Pledge of Allegiance, established the precedent for the free exercise clause?
West Virginia State Board of Education v. Barnette
Match the source of media power to its influence on public opinion.
What opinions Americans hold on issues: framing, priming What issues Americans think about: setting the agenda
Which of the following news topics are the media most likely to report on?
a senator being investigated for bribery
When is the "general election" period?
after the party nominations have concluded
Which of the following factors influence Americans' beliefs and opinions?
age gender religion income race geographic region
When the media chooses not to report on a particular idea or story, which form of influence are they exercising?
agenda setting
Following the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, the media wrote many stories about President Bush's performance on protecting the nation from terrorism and few stories on the economy. What two means of media influence is this an example of?
agenda setting priming
Direct democracy allows voters the opportunity to directly translate their preferences into government policy. Match the following characteristics of direct democracy to their respective form—ballot initiatives or referenda.
ballot initiative-allows citizens to place proposed law directly on ballot referendum: present in 50 states state legislature refers laws to voters for popular vote
In general, which political or ideological group is most likely to oppose the expansion of government activity?
conservatives
In 2003, the Supreme Court ruled on two different University of Michigan cases related to affirmative action. They ruled that it was ------- to use race as one of a number of considerations while also ruling that it was --------------- to give minority applicants a specific number of bonus points in the application scoring system.
constitutional unconstitutional
Party organizers often have a(n) - time recruiting political candidates because of the - of campaign fundraising.
difficult important
Match each ideological group to the statement(s) they would be most likely to support.
extensive government intervention to reduce economic and social inequality- socialists government that is as small and limited as possible-libertarians most likely to support traditional family arrangements and prayer in school-conservatives supportive of political and social reform-liberals
The trend in campaign finance law over time has been toward which of the following?
fewer restrictions of campaign donantions
Match each concept with its appropriate freedom.
freedom of the press-prior restraint freedom of speech-fighting words freedom of assembly-public forum doctrine-
When politicians fight over calling a bill "health care reform" or "health care rationing," what are they trying to shape?
how the media frame the bill
While the newspaper business has declined over the past several years, which of the following describes the status of online news readership?
increased
Choose all of the functions that the media serve in democratic politics.
inform the public about current political issues watch the government and politicians for any wrongdoing on their part provide a forum for politicians to debate policies
Interest groups may use ---------------- in mass-circulation magazines, newspapers, and television to improve their standing in the community at large, whereas ---------------- occurs when a lobbying group urges its members to contact their elected representatives directly with letters, emails, or phone calls.
institutional advertising grassroots mobilization
The campaign to repeal Roe v. Wade is primarily led by which group?
interest groups
The following terms are often confused: - are concerned with influencing the policies of government, - are interested in influencing who gets elected, though they do not run their own candidates. Finally, - are interested in the personnel of government, often directly running individuals for political office.interest groups, political action committees, political parties
interest groups, political action committees, political parties
Which news source is most likely to report on a story about riots or protests first?
internet
When an interest group submits an amicus curiae brief, it is engaging in lobbying which branch of the government?
judiciary
Sort the following statements into whether they are truer of membership associations or staff organizations.
members play key roles staffing committees or engaging in group projects includes groups such as labor unions
When a campaign relies on big databases to develop a campaign message for rural hunting enthusiasts rather than all residents of a particular locale, the campaign is engaging in which of the following activities?
micro targeting
The media have been - aggressive in investigating the government in recent years than it used to be.
more
Sort the following activities into whether they are more characteristic of interest groups or of political parties
more limited in scope try to influence the policies of government through lobbying
Which of the following has had the biggest effect on increasing leaked information in the early twenty-first century?
new technology and the internet
The shift to digital media has most hurt -, which have shifted to - as a major source of revenue.
newspaper and magazine online subscriptions
The shift to digital media has most hurt -, which have shifted to - as a major source of revenue.
newspapers and magazines online subscriptions
Match each type of media source to its relevant characteristics.
oldest form of media-newspapers and magazines the most open to new participants such as citizen journalists-digital media features the most interaction between audience and the press-digital media broadest reach of all news sources-broadcast media least popular source for news today-newspapers and magazines
If Joe Smith, a registered Republican voter, is allowed to vote in the Democratic primary, he must live in a state that uses which type of primary system?
open primary
In contemporary politics, conservatives tend to -abortion and same-sex marriage. They mostly believe that a powerful government - individual citizens and that regulation on business is -
oppose threatens inefficient
Registration requirements tend to reduce voting among which of the following groups?
poorly educated young
Match each example of a specific interest group to the correct category of interest groups.
professional associations-American Bar Association public-sector groups-National League of Cities economic and corporate groups-Independent Petroleum Association of America citizen groups-Natural Resources Defense Council labor groups-AFL-CIO
To vote in U.S. elections, one must first meet which of the following requirements?
register to vote
Which two groups did the Republican Party add to its coalition during the 1980s?
religious conservatives working-class whites
If the media chooses to focus on a war in the Middle East rather than discussing some positive economic news from that region, it is engaging in -. This is directly related to the media's power of -.
selection bias agenda setting
Most leaked confidential information comes from - government officials, who have - relationships with journalists.
senior long-term
How do most Americans get their political news?
skimming headlines on the internet
Most of the national news published by local newspapers is provided by which source?
the Associated Press
Match each example of political participation to whether it represents digital or traditional participation.
traditional: has existed since the founding of the country includes voting digital: includes signing an online petition becoming more popular over time
Candidates can spend an unlimited amount of their own money in trying to win an election.
true
Micro-targeting has made it easier to mobilize voters.
true
New government programs often prompt the formation of new interest groups.
true
Suffrage is another name for the right to vote.
true
Unlike PACs, 527 organizations are not subjected to contribution limits and spending caps.
true
When is party identification most likely to influence a person's vote choice?
when that person is unfamiliar with the issues when that person knows little about the candidates when that person is voting on state legislative candidates
Which of the following elements do pollsters have to consider before conducting a poll that will forecast the election?
wording of survey questions ability to randomly select respondents a large sample
