Chapter 7-9
Which of the following are among the goals of the Tea Party, according to the article? Check all that apply.
- Electing a president in 2016 - Reforming the nation's tax system - Taking control of the Senate in 2014 - Balancing the budget
Which statement is the most accurate about interest groups?
- Interest groups work to either increase, maintain, or reduce the role of government in areas of concern to their members
Which of the following means were used by Rock the Vote to engage young people in the political process, according to the excerpt? Check all that apply.
- Online voter registration - Telephone voter registration
Which of the following actions have been taken by the San Diego Republican Party in an attempt to reach out to minorities, according to the video? Check all that apply.
-Advocating for immigration reform -Working closely with minority activists -Fundraising for minority candidates -Recruiting candidates from minority communities
Which year resulted in the election of a president from one party and a vice president from another?
1796
What type of briefs may interest groups submit as a "friend of the court"? a. Amicus curiae b. Quid pro quo c. Concurring d. Dissenting
Amicus curiae
Where on the 2000 Palm Beach ballot are the candidates from the major parties listed?
As is typical, the candidates from the major parties are listed toward the top of the ballot on the left-hand side
Which of the following are results of the Citizens United decision? Check all that apply. Corporations are granted the same free speech rights as individuals in elections. Unprecedented amounts of money were spent on the 2012 presidential campaign as a consequence of this decision. Unlimited monies may be raised by Super PACs from corporations, individuals, unions, and other organizations. Individuals and corporations are limited as to the amount of money that they may raise in a given election.
Corporations are granted the same free speech rights as individuals in elections. Unprecedented amounts of money were spent on the 2012 presidential campaign as a consequence of this decision. Unlimited monies may be raised by Super PACs from corporations, individuals, unions, and other organizations.
What are the names of the two major parties in the United States today?
Democrat and Republican
Who argued that "the flaw in the pluralist heaven" is that interest groups with more resources are advantaged in the political system?
E.E. Schattschneider
Why does the author point to Hispanics, senior citizens, and the white working class as key constituents?
Expanded turnout among seniors, an increasingly Republican-aligned white working class, and a Hispanic community who recently elected Republican officials statewide all indicate potential gains for the Republican Party in the face of demographic trends that support Democrats.
T/F The ad mentions Johnson's opponent, Barry Goldwater, by name. The ad claims that "we must love each other, or we must die." The girl in the advertisement's voice changes to a countdown before an explosion. The advertisement encourages people to vote a Democratic straight ticket.
F T T F
Which of the following constitutional freedoms allows interest groups to form?
Freedom of speech
Credited with electing a Republican-controlled ____ in 2010, the Tea Party suffered politically from messy budget battles and its role in the government shutdown. Lately, however, the group has witnessed a political resurgence as a consequence of ____ and the initial difficulties with Obamacare.
House of Representatives targeting by the IRS
As of 2014, young people are most likely to identify which political group?
Independent
What is one criticism of interest groups?
Interest groups have unequal access to resources.
Who argued that "the latent causes of faction are thus sown in the nature of man"?
James Madison
The first televised presidential debate was between ____________ and ____________ .
John F. Kennedy and Richard Nixon
Since the 1980s, the makeup company Mary Kay Inc. has been committed to ending domestic violence against women. In 2005, six sales directors drove to Washington D.C. to persuade Congress to renew the Violence Against Women Act. What democratic and legitimate form of petitioning did the Mary Kay employees perform? a. Lobbying b. Campaigning c. Protesting d. Boycotting
Lobbying
Which of the following best describes the message of the "Daisy" Lyndon B. Johnson election video? Not voting for President Johnson will lead to nuclear war. Voting for President Johnson will drive the country into nuclear war. Children ought to have the right to vote. President Johnson supports investment in weapons research.
Not voting for President Johnson will lead to nuclear war.
Many people believe that political parties are essential to democracy because they:
Present the public's views to government
What type of interest group is created in response to an opening or opportunity for social, political, or economic changes? a. Nonpartisan b. Pluralist c. Reactive d. Proactive
Proactive
What type of interest group forms in response to a perceived threat? a. Pluralist b. Grassroots c. Reactive d. Proactive
Reactive
Which is a group that may not fully benefit from the attention of interest groups?
Recent college graduates
What is one role of political parties in the United States today?
Shaping public policy
Which of the following statements provides an accurate analysis of the cartoon? The cartoon defends the Bipartisan Campaign Reform Act (BCRA) as a good law that grants greater free speech rights to individuals, political parties, and corporate America. The cartoon portrays how the Citizens United decision has allowed large amounts of money to be spent with the intent of influencing electoral outcomes. Extolling the virtues of freedom of the press as determined by the Citizens United decision, this cartoon shows how anyone may publish campaign materials claiming to represent candidate views on issues.
The cartoon portrays how the Citizens United decision has allowed large amounts of money to be spent with the intent of influencing electoral outcomes.
Which of the following show the impact of the use of advanced technology on political campaigns? Check all that apply. The use of advanced technology has increased the cost of modern political campaigns. The increased cost associated with the use of advanced technologies in modern American political campaigns has an impact on both the type of candidate likely to run as well as the type of candidate likely to win campaigns for elective office in the United States. In general, the use of advanced technology makes it more likely for American voters to meet candidates for office in person, face-to-face. The use of advanced technologies in political campaigns has leveled the field between candidates who are well funded and candidates who lack funding.
The use of advanced technology has increased the cost of modern political campaigns. The increased cost associated with the use of advanced technologies in modern American political campaigns has an impact on both the type of candidate likely to run as well as the type of candidate likely to win campaigns for elective office in the United States. The use of advanced technologies in political campaigns has leveled the field between candidates who are well funded and candidates who lack funding.
What is one criticism of political parties?
They do not prioritize the interests of those who do not bring money, numbers, or resources.
Which of the following are identified as core constituencies of the Democratic Party? Check all that apply.
Working women Youth Minorities
According to the charts of the top ten PAC recipients in 2014 races for both the House and Senate, how many were challengers? One Zero Two
Zero
3. What percentage of mayors are Latina according to the figure? a. 2% b. 81% c. 3% d. 19%
a. 2%
Which factor poses the biggest threat to the television evening news? a. An aging audience b. A lack of qualified journalists c. The prominence of "technical difficulties" d. A lack of hard news Hide Feedback
a. An aging audience
Which state has the MOST electoral votes? a. California b. Oklahoma c. Florida d. Texas
a. California
Which of the following is true of spending on presidential elections from 2000 to 2016? a. It has risen sharply. b. It has fluctuated. c. It has been relatively stable. d. It has declined slowly.
a. It has risen sharply.
Which president started his own newspaper to get his message out regarding issues of the day? a. James K. Polk b. Theodore Roosevelt c. George Washington d. Thomas Jefferson
a. James K. Polk
True or False: If a researcher wanted to show the most optimistic view of voter turnout, he or she would use the percent of registered voters. a. True b. False
a. True
The period before the primaries during which the candidates attempt to capture party support and media coverage is called a. the invisible primary. b. the permanent primary. c. open primaries. d. the beauty contest primary.
a. the invisible primary.
The number of electoral votes a state receives corresponds to a. the number of senators and members of the House of Representatives for the state. b. the number of major cities in the state. c. the popularity of the state's major political players. d. the state's area.
a. the number of senators and members of the House of Representatives for the state.
Noncontroversial issues that are not likely to differ between candidates are called a. valence issues. b. retrospective issues. c. position issues. d. wedge issues.
a. valence issues.
Which three major networks aired evening news broadcasts in the early 1960s? a. PBS, Fox, ABC b. ABC, NBC, CBS c. Fox, CBS, NBC d. Fox, ABC, NBC
b. ABC, NBC, CBS
Who uncovered the Watergate scandal? a. Abbie Hoffman b. Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein c. Chet Huntley and David Brinkley d. Walter Cronkite
b. Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein
On which type of policy questions are voters allowed to decide? a. Executive orders b. Charter revisions c. Federal laws
b. Charter revisions
True or False: The demographic profile of Congress changed significantly between 2012 and 2014. a. True b. False
b. False
Those who vote on nomination contests tend to be: a. Younger b. More partisan c. Both of these answers are correct
b. More partisan
In 1796, John Adams was elected president. His vice president was his chief rival a. George Washington. b. Thomas Jefferson. c. Benjamin Franklin. d. Aaron Burr.
b. Thomas Jefferson.
The politicization of drawing district boundaries is called a. microtargeting. b. gerrymandering. c. redistricting. d. pork-barreling.
b. gerrymandering.
What groups are formed with the express purpose of donating money to political candidates? a. 501(c)(3) organizations b. political action committees c. caucuses d. factions
b. political action committees (PACs)
When state legislatures redraw district lines to try to keep districts equal in terms of population, it is called a. pork-barreling. b. redistricting. c. gerrymandering. d. microtargeting.
b. redistricting.
1. Which of the following are accurate comparisons of the 2012 and 2014 electorates? a. The 2012 electorate was younger than the 2014 electorate. b. The 2014 electorate was more white than the 2012 electorate. c. Both of these. d. Neither of these.
c. Both of these.
Which two U.S. states can split their electoral votes, as opposed to winner-take-all? a. Oklahoma and Texas b. Alabama and Arkansas c. Nebraska and Maine d. Florida and Georgia
c. Nebraska and Maine
What usually happens to total seats in the House of Representatives at the midterm elections? a. The president's party gains about the same number of seats as it loses. b. The present's party gains seats about half the time, and loses seats the other half. c. The president's party usually loses seats. d. The president's party usually gains seats.
c. The president's party usually loses seats.
Which of the following is true: a. Voter turnout is never higher in Presidential election years. b. Voter turnout as a percentage of voting age population shows the highest voter turnout rates. c. Voter turnout is always higher in Presidential election years.
c. Voter turnout is always higher in Presidential election years.
How many times in history has an individual NOT gained the popular vote and still become president? a. fifteen b. ten c. four d. one
c. four
Since the 1960s, competitiveness in congressional elections has been declining. This trend is referred to as a. term limits. b. presidential coattails. c. vanishing marginals. d. safe seats.
c. vanishing marginals.
The press concealed the health of which president, thereby preserving his public image? a. George Washington b. Thomas Jefferson c. Theodore Roosevelt d. Franklin Delano Roosevelt
d. Franklin Delano Roosevelt
To win the presidency, a candidate needs a. a plurality of the national popular vote. b. a plurality of electoral votes. c. a majority of the national popular vote. d. a majority of electoral votes.
d. a majority of electoral votes.
At the national convention, the party's nominee will usually lay out the party's plan for government. This is called the a. party mandate. b. position issue. c. valence issue. d. party platform.
d. party platform.
In December 2013, with President Barack Obama's popularity sagging and a struggling economy, many quality Democratic candidates decided not to run in the 2014 elections. This demonstrates a. the permanent campaign. b. vanishing marginals. c. retrospective voting. d. the strategic politician hypothesis.
d. the strategic politician hypothesis.
Party caucuses expose the public to more intraparty conflict than do party primaries.
false
A group of citizens with common interests who try to influence public policy to benefit its members is called a(n) a. caucus. b. iron triangle. c. interest group. d. lobby.
interest group.
When a popular president running for reelection brings additional party candidates into office, it is called the effect.
presidential coattails
The author of the excerpt, Frederick Lynch, claims that even though AARP has been successful in blocking efforts to ____ in the past, it currently faces tough challenges since key allies are gone and opponents have mobilized to advance proposals for cutting or restructuring ____ .
privatize Social Security entitlements
Common Cause: Common Cause is a nonpartisan, grassroots organization dedicated to restoring the core values of American democracy, reinventing an open, honest and accountable government that serves the public interest, and empowering ordinary people to make their voices heard in the political process.
public interest
U.S. PIRG: U.S. PIRG is a consumer group that stands up to powerful interests whenever they threaten our health and safety, our financial security, or our right to fully participate in our democratic society. For decades, we've stood up for consumers, countering the influence of big banks, insurers, chemical manufacturers and other powerful special interests.
public interest
Senator Jim DeMint, a Republican from South Carolina, resigned from office in 2013 to become the head of a conservative think tank called the Heritage Foundation. This demonstrates the concept of a(n) a. revolving door. b. iron triangle. c. grassroots organization. d. watchdog group.
revolving door.
One way interest groups attract and keep members is by providing benefits exclusive to members, such as discounted travel or monthly magazines. This is otherwise known as a. public goods. b. selective benefits. c. factions. d. bribes.
selective benefits.
Senators serve _______ -year terms.
six
States that are not clearly pro-Republican or pro-Democrat are considered __________ states.
swing
____________ concerns when politicians, especially presidents, spend too much time working toward reelection and not enough time governing.
the permanent campaign concerns
vanishing marginals
trend marking the decline of competitive congressional elections
Members of the House of Representatives serve ______ -year terms.
two
__________ are often controversial and divisive, and are used in campaigns to break up an opponent's coalitions.
wedge issues Wedge issues are divisive issues focused on a particular group of the electorate that candidates use to gain more support by taking away from their opponent and/or breaking up the opponent's coalitions.
How many third-party presidential candidates are listed on the 2000 Palm Beach County ballot
8
Which of the following factors contribute to the effectiveness of interest groups? Check all that apply.
- Reliability of information - Financial resources - Cohesion of members - Membership size
According to the excerpt, during the final week of the 2012 presidential election,__________________ received more positive than negative coverage, as well as more overall coverage, evidenced by a presence in _________ out of ten campaign stories during that same crucial week before the election.
Barack Obama eight
Which of the following is accurate regarding the role of the media in elections? Check all that apply. -Both candidate- and organization-developed advertisements are broadcast via the media. -The media report the news. -Campaign events are broadcast over the media. -The media host and broadcast debates between candidates.
Both candidate- and organization-developed advertisements are broadcast via the media. The media report the news. Campaign events are broadcast over the media. The media host and broadcast debates between candidates.
Which Supreme Court decision that upheld limits on donations to congressional campaigns resulted in the expansion of political action committee (PACs)? a. New York Times v. Sullivan b. Griswold v. Connecticut c. Buckley v. Valeo d. Marbury v. Madison
Buckley v. Valeo
Which of the following are reasons incumbents typically have an advantage over challengers in U.S. elections? Check all that apply. Political parties focus attention and money on challengers, rarely supporting incumbents. PACs are more likely to donate money to incumbents than to challengers. Incumbents generally have greater name recognition than challengers. Challengers are forced to stand by their record of public service and have a harder time winning elections as a result.
Correct PACs are more likely to donate money to incumbents than to challengers. Correct Incumbents generally have greater name recognition than challengers.
What is the name for the small, divisive groups James Madison feared would divide the young nation? a. Fraternities b. Interest groups c. Cults d. Factions
Factions
Currently, the presidential nomination process includes more caucuses than primaries.
False
If a group lobbies for public goods or collective benefits that are so widespread that members and nonmembers alike receive them, incentives to join the group disappear. What is this collective action dilemma called? a. Issue network dilemma b. Revolving door problem c. Iron triangle d. Free rider problem
Free rider problem
The organization MoveOn.org explains its purpose as "Over the past 20 years, [our members] have...worked together to play a leading role in ending the war in Iraq, passing landmark legislation such as healthcare reform, and advancing the cause of economic fairness." What type of interest group is MoveOn.org? a. Nongovernmental organization b. Union c. Ideological interest group d. Concept-based
Ideological interest group
An interest group forms in order to tackle the environmental issue of fracking. The leaders decide to use social media sites and e-mail to ensure their members register and to provide updates on developments and legislation. What interest group activity does this represent? a. Contributing to campaign activities b. Political assembly c. Informing d. Lobbying
Informing
What lobbying strategy keeps policy requests narrowly tailored to the group's needs and tries to influence legislators directly? a. Coalition formation b. Campaign activity c. Outside strategy d. Inside strategy
Inside strategy
What theory suggests that leaders in any organization eventually behave in their own self-interest? a. Watchdog b. Free rider c. Iron law of oligarchy d. Iron triangle
Iron law of oligarchy
Coined by Hugh Heclo, which term describes the fluid and open relationship between interest groups and government? a. Free rider b. Issue networks c. Iron triangle d. Grassroots
Issue networks
AARP is a powerful political interest group that also maintains a lucrative business providing health and life insurance to its members. What does AARP's strategy suggest about an interest group's ability to secure financial stability? a. It is beneficial for an interest group to behave as a capitalist. b. It is essential for an interest group to expand its membership. c. It is worthwhile for an interest group to create a not-for-profit business. d. It is useful for an interest group to spread around its resources.
It is worthwhile for an interest group to create a not-for-profit business.
What was the Supreme Court's ruling in McCutcheon et al. v. Federal Election Commission? a. It removed limits on how much money can be given to one candidate. b. It decided that unions can spend as much money as they want on issue ads. c. It removed limits on the amount of money one individual could contribute to all federal elections. d. It ruled that an individual cannot contribute to every single candidate running for federal office.
It removed limits on the amount of money one individual could contribute to all federal elections.
Which interest group is unaffiliated with government and works hard to preserve its neutrality so it can operate in as many parts of the world as possible? a. Trade associations b. Foreign policy groups c. Nongovernmental organizations d. Single-issue groups
Nongovernmental organization
What does the First Amendment state Americans have the right to do? a. Peaceably assemble b. Refuse military service c. Overthrow government d. Protest without restriction
Peaceably assemble
In what type of society do battles over public policy by varied interest groups produce a consensus that serves the public's common interest? a. Elitist b. Socialist c. Iron triangle d. Pluralist
Pluralist
The National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) considers itself the voice for radio and TV broadcasters across the United States. Specifically, it "advances the interests of our members in federal government, industry and public affairs; improves the quality and profitability of broadcasting; encourages content and technology innovation; and spotlights the important and unique ways stations serve their communities." What type of interest group is the NAB? a. Citizens' group b. Issue-oriented group c. Trade association d. Nongovernmental organization
Trade association
Presidential primaries allow greater opportunity for rank-and-file party members to participate than do caucuses.
True
Since 1970s-era reforms, the public has become more involved in the party nomination process.
True
The Supreme Court ruled that if a campaign advertisement could be reasonably viewed as issue-based, it was protected under the guarantee of free speech. a. True b. False
True
What economic interest group aims to protect workers through safer working conditions and better wages? a. Unions b. Professional associations c. Trade associations d. Corporations
Unions
Which type of election has the highest voter turnout? a. General elections b. Nomination contests c. State constitutional amendments
Which type of election has the highest voter turnout?
Which Supreme Court case limited the government's ability to suppress a news story? a. Near v. Minnesota b. McCulloch v. Maryland c. Gibbons v. Ogden d. Loving v. Virginia
a. Near v. Minnesota
The popularity of Americans who listen to the radio has remained unchanged in the past decade as a medium of communication. a. True b. False
a. True
According to journalist David Broder, what is the main factor that contributes to bias in the media? a. The influence of large corporations b. The speed with which journalists must act c. Pressure from the government d. The inability of journalists to recognize their own bias
b. The speed with which journalists must act
When the George W. Bush administration waged war in Afghanistan, the media emphasized the issue of fighting terrorism and presented war in a favorable light. This is an example of a. hard news. b. framing. c. priming. d. agenda setting.
b. framing.
Facebook is an example of a(n) a. hard news aggregator. b. infotainment program. c. social networking site. d. blog.
c. social networking site.
4. What percentage of Congresswomen are Latina? a. Less than 5% b. In between 10% and 12% c. More than 12% d. Less than 10%
d. Less than 10%
The series of articles written by Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, and John Jay to support the ratification of the Constitution are known as a. the Sentiments of Democracy. b. Public Occurrences. c. the Articles of Confederation. d. the Federalist Papers.
d. the Federalist Papers.
NARAL: We are made up of pro-choice women and men across the United States. Together, we protect a woman's right to choose.
single issue
National Rifle Association: The National Rifle Association is America's longest-standing civil rights organization. We're proud defenders of history's patriots and diligent protectors of the Second Amendment.
single issue
Which of the following statements about political parties are accurate? Check all that apply.
−Political parties organize elected officials who share common policy objectives. −Party labels help voters decide between candidates.
Which of the following activities are associated with political parties in the United States? Check all that apply.
−Provide an identification for voters to evaluate officials −Nominate candidates, work on campaigns, and mobilize voters -Influence public policies
Which of the following tactics are commonly employed by lobbyists when representing interest groups? Check all that apply.
- Testifying in congressional hearings - Educating members of Congress on policy - Lobbying executive branch officials
Which of the following might be considered typical disadvantages faced by a third-party candidate? Check all that apply.
-Majority rule -Incumbent advantage -Name location on the ballot -Name recognition of the party
Elected officials owe loyalty to different groups. Trying to please one group may offend another. The above cartoon depicts a situation in which an elected official is criticized by a fellow _____________ or working across the aisle in order to gain benefits for his state and its constituents. The cartoon does this by showing a defensive Governor_____________ garbed in clothing supporting Democrat Barack Obama, whom he had recently____________ for his handling of a natural disaster affecting the governor's state of New Jersey. The choice of attire seems to annoy Republican presidential candidate____________ who had been relying on the governor for support, especially as the election drew near
-Party member -Chris Christie -Praised -Mitt Romney
Certain demographic groups are more likely to support certain public policies. For example, _________ are more likely to support Social Security and Medicare, while minorities are more likely to support laws against discrimination__________As a consequence, demographic groups are often unified in support for the political party aligned with their cause.
-seniors -laws against discrimination
In which of the following years was there a relevant third-party or independent campaign for president? Check all that apply.
1992 1968 1980
In which type of elections are voters allowed to vote whether or not they are registered with a political party? a. General elections and state constitutional amendments b. General elections and nomination contests c. Nomination contests and state constitutional amendments
a. General elections and state constitutional amendments
Which assessment of the 1960 debate between Richard Nixon and John F. Kennedy is considered correct? a. Most television watchers thought Kennedy won, and most radio listeners thought Nixon won. b. Most people watching on television or listening on the radio thought Nixon won. c. Most people watching on television or listening on the radio thought Kennedy won. d. Most television watchers thought Nixon won, and most radio listeners thought Kennedy won.
a. Most television watchers thought Kennedy won, and most radio listeners thought Nixon won.
Selective exposure is the process whereby people secure information from sources that agree with them, reinforcing their beliefs. a. True b. False
b. False
The mass media help ensure government accountability and responsiveness by performing three important tasks: informing, investigating, and modifying the news. a. True b. False
b. False
"Fireside chats" were most associated with which president? a. Abraham Lincoln b. Franklin Roosevelt c. Ronald Reagan d. John Kennedy
b. Franklin Roosevelt
In the mid-1990s, virtually every form of media—TV news, magazines, newspapers, radio—covered O.J. Simpson's murder trial, a criminal court case involving the former football player and the suspicious deaths of his ex-wife and her friend. The O.J. trial captivated the nation for years. What is this effect called when the news covers an item so frequently that the audience begins to see the issue as immensely important? a. Muckraking b. Soft news c. Agenda setting d. Framing
c. Agenda setting
Boing Boing, Techcrunch, Talking Points Memo, and Engadget: what do we call these forms of media that provide forums for commentary, video postings, and general conversation, and allow average citizens to express their opinions to a wider audience? a. Radio b. Newspapers c. Blogs d. Television
c. Blogs
Which federal agency oversees the regulation of electronic media? a. Department of the Interior b. Consumer Financial Protections Bureau c. Federal Communications Commission d. Federal Bureau of Investigations
c. Federal Communications Commission
Which amendment governs freedom of press? a. Fourth b. Tenth c. First d. Eighth
c. First
Since the 1990s, what has happened to newspaper readership? a. It has remained stable for both younger and older age groups. b. It has declined for younger age groups, but it has remained stable for older age groups. c. It has declined for both younger and older age groups. d. It has risen for older age groups, but it has declined for younger age groups.
c. It has declined for both younger and older age groups.
1. Of which of the following offices are women most underrepresented? a. Congress b. Statewide executives c. Mayors d. State legislatures
c. Mayors
Which model for interpreting public opinion asserts that the news media does not have a lot of influence on the public's thinking about politics? a. Propaganda b. Not-so-minimal effects c. Minimal effects d. Agenda setting
c. Minimal effects
In which Supreme Court case did the court require proof of actual malice in order to convict of libel? a. Loving v. Virginia b. Gibbons v. Ogden c. New York Times v. Sullivan d. Near v. Minnesota
c. New York Times v. Sullivan
Which voting requirement poses a challenge to college students more than some others? a. Literacy requirements b. Citizenship requirements c. Registration requirements
c. Registration requirements
Which was a result of the Pentagon Papers Supreme Court decision? a. The government can prevent news stories by claiming publication would be detrimental to national security. b. The media must submit controversial news stories to the courts prior to publication. c. The government had not met and would have needed to meet an extraordinary burden of proof for prior restraint. d. No federal agencies can regulate electronic media, but they can regulate print media.
c. The government had not met and would have needed to meet an extraordinary burden of proof for prior restraint.
When do nomination contests occur? a. When two or more candidates seek to run for the same office from different parties. b. When two or more candidates seek to run for different offices from the same party. c. When two or more candidates seek to run for the same office from the same party.
c. When two or more candidates seek to run for the same office from the same party.
Established in 1974, the Frank Lloyd Wright Trust "engages the public in educational and aesthetic experiences to foster an appreciation of architecture, design, and the legacy of Frank Lloyd Wright." Because it is a 501(c)(3) organization with tax-exempt status, the Frank Lloyd Wright Trust is forbidden from a. producing voter education guides. b. counseling citizens on election procedures. c. campaigning for a candidate or party. d. explaining issues to the public that might be brought up during the election.
campaigning for a candidate or party.
Which newspaper, headed by Benjamin Franklin and often considered the foundation for modern American news coverage, included sensationalist stories? a. New York Sun b. Public Occurrences c. New York Weekly Journal d. Philadelphia Gazette
d. Philadelphia Gazette
2. If one is Latina and they hold elected office what position are they most likely to have? a. Congresswomen b. Statewide executive c. Mayor d. State legislator
d. State legislator
Jake, a freshman in college, gets most of his news online from sources such as the Huffington Post and Daily Kos while his grandfather Joe reads a print version of the Wall Street Journal from cover to cover. Some would argue that because he's reading a traditional printed newspaper, Joe is exposed to more a. soft news. b. yellow journalism. c. classified listings. d. hard news.
d. hard news.
AFL-CIO: We are the umbrella federation for U.S. unions, with 56 unions representing 12.5 million working men and women. We work to ensure that all people who work receive the rewards of their work—decent paychecks and benefits, safe jobs, respect and fair treatment...
economic
U.S. Chamber of Commerce: The U.S. Chamber of Commerce is the world's largest business organization representing the interests of more than 3 million businesses of all sizes, sectors, and regions...
economic
A group formed to advance the financial status of its members is called a(n) a. grassroots movement. b. ideological interest group. c. citizens' group. d. economic interest group.
economic interest group.
On January 21, 2009, President Obama's first full day in the White House, he signed an executive order that restricts lobbying of the ____ branch. As a result of this action, former ____ were forbidden from working on certain matters or with certain agencies, and a ban on ____ was put into effect. Additionally, members of the Obama administration who returned to private life were prohibited from lobbying administration officials for the duration of Obama's presidency.
executive lobbyists gifts
According to the tables, voters in 2012 were more likely than voters in 2008 to vote for _____________ . In both 2008 and 2012, those most likely to vote straight tickets were _________________ , while those least likely to do so were _____________ .
straight tickets Republicans independents