Government Unit 4 Answers PHS
(L8) Why would the American Civil War not be an example of civil disobedience?
AMV/My Answer: It was all done in a civilized manner.
(L4) Describe how the aspect might influence one's political opinion: gender
AMV/My Answer: More women than men support gun control, seek stronger environmental laws, and oppose the death penalty.
(L6) Which statement best represents the American Dream?
Citizens of every rank have the opportunity to work hard and achieve a better and happier life.
(Q1) The ____ Party was also known as the Jeffersonian Party.
Democratic-Republican
(L8) Select TWO facts about personal responsibilities.
Each individual takes ownership of his own self, family, and community. They originate in natural rights—the right to life and liberty—that have existed long before government.
(Q1) The _____ Party won the majority of presidential elections between 1860 and 1932.
Republican
(L3) Why would interest groups use grassroots methods to influence policymakers?
Such methods get officials to take notice of an issue.
(L1) Which of the following would be the best title for the chart?
The Limitations of Political Parties
(L8) The best title for the above diagram is ___.
The Purposes of Civil Disobedience
(Q3) Which of the following statements defines the common good?
The common good protects the minority while establishing policies that are most beneficial for the community as a whole.
(L8) Why do conflicts occur between the interests of individuals and society?
There are issues that cause conflict between the self-interest of the individual and the common good.
(Q3) Hillary Clinton and Sarah Palin are credited with helping to "crack the glass ceiling." What is meant by that expression?
These women advanced the cause of women beyond a previous boundary.
(Q1) _____ parties typically form to bring attention to issues that major parties have overlooked.
Third
(PT) _______ believe that liberty is best protected when government does not involve itself in matters concerning moral or personal values.
[Conservatives]
(Q2) Which term is being defined by the above diagram? (shared beliefs, defined principles, a philosophy)
[politics]
(PT) Voters may request a(n) ______ ballot if they are unable to make it to a polling station.
absentee
(Q3) Voters who cannot vote in person may request a(n) ______ ballot.
absentee
(L8) A ____ is a requirement that one must fulfill.
civic duty
(PT) obey laws, pay taxes, serve in military or court if requested
civic duty
(Q3) defend the country by serving in the military, if requested
civic duty
(Q3) obey laws and pay taxes
civic duty
(Q3) provide fellow citizens a fair trial by serving on a jury, if requested
civic duty
(Q3) contribute to common good and volunteer for public service
civic responsibility
(Q3) stay informed about public issues and vote
civic responsibility
(PT) The women's suffrage movement included examples of ____.
civil disobedience
(Q3) Low voter turnout may reflect voter _____ rather than apathy.
contentment
(PT) A citizen must perform a civic ______ or face possible consequences.
duty
(Q3) Citizens must fulfill a civic ______ or else face consequences.
duty
(PT) Political ______ represents how much one believes that one can make a difference politically.
efficacy
(Q3) Citizens with a strong sense of political ______ are more likely to vote than those who feel they cannot make a difference.
efficacy
(Q3) The key to a "get-out-the-vote" drive is to ____.
ensure your party/candidate supporters make it to the polling stations
(L6) In order for Americans to be united, their diversity must unite around which two themes?
equality and individualism
(Q2) Which factor likely has the greatest impact on one's political socialization process?
family
(PT) Political affiliation during the third party system around the time of the Civil War was based on ____.
geographical or regional beliefs
(L7) Sarah Palin and Hillary Clinton contributed to breaking the ____ keeping women from running for the nation's highest office.
glass ceiling
(Q2) American diversity is united through equality and ______.
individualism
(PT) Special _____ groups represent a membership with a common interest, but cannot nominate candidates.
interest
(PT) A small group of people who are well-informed about politics is a(n) _____.
issue public
(Q2) A(n) _______ is a small group of people who are well-informed about politics.
issue public
(L5) What Americans consider as moderate would be ____ on the British political spectrum.
much further to the right
(Q3) A(n) ______ responsibility originated in natural law before any government existed.
personal
(Q3) Citizens might be discouraged from voting by ______ that are complex and time-consuming.
registration laws
(L7) Voters who cannot make it to a polling station may ____.
request an absentee ballot in advance
(PT) A(n) civic _____ is something that a citizen should do, but is not required to do.
responsibility
(Q3) A civic ______ is something one should do, but is not required.
responsibility
(Q3) Which person would be most likely to exercise the right to vote?
retired male executive of a mid-size company
(Q2) Conservative ideology is considered to be ______ of center.
right
(Q2) The _______ error of a poll is based on margin of error and level of confidence.
sampling
(PT) The accuracy of a poll is limited by its _____.
sampling error
(Q2) One's ______ status in society is based on many economic and social factors.
socioeconomic
(Q2) Which answer is NOT a possible error that could influence the accuracy of a poll?
the age and gender of the poll taker
(Q3) The government has the responsibility to protect individual rights and promote the _____ of society.
well-being
(Q3) Which event was not an example of civil disobedience?
Southern secession igniting the American Civil War
(PT) The beliefs that guide a group or individual are a(n) ______.
ideology
(L7) Why are individuals with a strong sense of political efficacy more likely to vote than those lacking such a sense?
A person who believes that one's actions can make a difference in government is more likely to take action.
(L8) Explain what the common good represents in a constitutional democracy.
AMV/My Answer: Members of a community are bound by common values and goals that promote the common good. These core values of a constitutional democracy include the dignity of the individual, equality, and justice for everyone. Promoting the common good assumes that members of a society work for the community's good—it is a civic responsibility.
(L8) How can society and government balance conflicting views between individuals and society as a whole?
AMV/My Answer: Society must find ways to resolve these dilemmas for the common good. The government and its citizens must choose between two different positions, or at least compromise. Personal desires and interests often have to be subordinated to the public good when safety or health is involved.
(PT) Who found America peculiar because common people and the elite could compete in politics and capitalism on equal footing?
Alexis de Tocqueville
(Q2) Frenchman _____ feared that Americans would come to value equality more than freedom.
Alexis de Tocqueville
(L7) Choose the letter in each row that would most likely represent a characteristic of a person who would vote. A C B A B C
Choose the letter in each row that would most likely represent a characteristic of a person who would vote. A. a master's degree B. a GED C. high school dropout A. $15,000 income B. $32,000 income C. $65,000 income A. truck driver B. dentist C. fast-food worker A. a Democrat B. an independent C. a volunteer A. 30-year-old man B. senior citizen C. 18-year-old woman A. men B. women C. about the same
(Q3) What is the purpose of civil disobedience?
Civil disobedience challenges the correctness of laws by refusing to follow them.
(Q3) Why do conflicts within society typically occur?
Conflicts occur because the needs of the individual conflict with the common good.
(PT) _______ believe that economic and social problems can be more easily solved within free-enterprise markets and individual enterprise.
Conservatives
(Q2) ____ believe that unhindered free-enterprise economic markets and individual enterprise can solve economic and social problems such as poverty.
Conservatives
(Q2) _______ focus on ordered liberty and emphasize opportunity over government efforts to ensure equality.
Conservatives
(PT) President Franklin D. Roosevelt's leadership during the Great Depression helped entrench the dominance of the ______ Party for a half-century.
Democratic
(Q2) The American ______ is the belief that all Americans have the opportunity to achieve a better and happier life, if they are willing to work for it.
Dream
(L7) Explain why voting is an essential component to democracy as it relates to the following. Power: Oppression: Civil rights:
Explain why voting is an essential component to democracy as it relates to the following. AMV/My Answer: Power: Without exercising the power of the ballot, the "tyranny of the majority" could lead to oppression of the minority. Oppression: Minorities would not be able to express their opinions as much or at all. Civil rights: Passage of the 1964 Civil Rights Act prohibiting employment discrimination on the basis of sex and the efforts of interest groups such as the National Organization for Women (NOW) changed the way society viewed women.
(L7) Why does a high or low voter turnout not always ensure a legitimate election? Select THREE reasons.
If the turnout is too low, then the election results do not reflect the will of the people. If the turnout is too high, then there is the appearance of corruption. Low voter turnout might reflect contentment of voters with the way things are.
(L7) According to the chart, why is the Reading system effective?
It engages in personal, face-to-face interaction with voters to remind them of their civic responsibility.
(Q2) The roots of both conservatism and liberalism find a basis in the social contract theory of ____ that teaches that human nature results in selfishness that government must address to some degree.
John Locke
(PT) A common basis for liberalism and conservatism is found in ___ social contract theory, which teaches that government is necessary to limit selfish human nature.
John Locke's
(Q2) ______ advocate government intervention for social issues, such as environmental protection, healthcare, childcare, and greater government oversight of education.
Liberals
(L8) Match the descriptions with the words. Answers will be used more than once. civic duties personal responsibilities personal responsibilities civic responsibilities civic responsibilities civic duties civic responsibilities
Match the descriptions with the words. Answers will be used more than once. attend school work to provide one's own basic needs stay informed on public issues hold the government accountable obey the law vote to influence policy
(L8) Match the descriptions with the words. Answers will be used more than once. personal responsibilities civic responsibilities civic duties civic duties civic responsibilities civic duties civic responsibilities
Match the descriptions with the words. Answers will be used more than once. take ownership of one's self, family, and community volunteer for public service pay taxes defend the nation by serving in the military respect the rights of others serve in court on juries contribute to the common good
(Q2) Match the letters on the spectrum with the political ideologies. D B C
Match the letters on the spectrum with the political ideologies. Liberal Reactionary Radical
(PT) Match the letters on the spectrum with the political ideologies. B C
Match the letters on the spectrum with the political ideologies. Reactionary Radical
(PT) Match the political ideologies with the letters on the spectrum. B D C A
Match the political ideologies with the letters on the spectrum. conservatism liberalism populism libertarianism
(Q2) Match the political ideologies with the letters on the spectrum. A C B D
Match the political ideologies with the letters on the spectrum. libertarianism populism conservatism liberalism
(L8) Match the reform movements with the descriptions. women's suffrage segregation American Revolution civil rights labor laws and unions antiwar abolition of slavery
Match the reform movements with the descriptions. right to vote a separation into different groups taxation without representation weakened discrimination against minority groups and brought about desegregation improvement of working conditions conscientious objections to morality of war freedom for individuals and equality of man
(Q2) Match the statements with the government ideologies. socialism totalitarianism libertarianism fascism populism communism
Match the statements with the government ideologies. Government intervenes widely in an attempt to ensure equal results, not equal opportunities. Under the control of a single faction, political organization, or class domination, the state has no limits to its authority. The individual experiences autonomy from government interference, which provides unrestricted opportunity and liberty. A strong central government supporting a nationalistic ideology is organized as a police state with a strong military under a dictator. Broad government intervention works to achieve equal results and to maintain an ordered liberty. Private ownership is abolished, and all factors of production are placed under central control within a classless society.
(PT) Match the statements with the words. second party system totalitarianism liberals fifth party system communism third parties conservatives
Match the statements with the words. created when the Democratic-Republican Party split in the late 1820s a state under the control of a single faction or political organization that has no limits to its authority advocate greater government oversight concerning social issues such as healthcare, education, childcare, and the environment experienced a dealignment of voters rather than a realignment replaces private ownership by placing all factors of production under central control in a classless society typically work to bring attention to issues ignored by the major parties advocate expansion of opportunity and ordered liberty rather than government action ensuring equality
(L7) Which statement is NOT a requirement when registering to vote?
One must sign a statement of understanding with a recognized political party.
(L4) Select TWO examples of how parents influence the political socialization process.
Parents provide the first messages about authority, order, trust, tolerance, cooperation, and obedience. Parents teach their children about politics through subtle messages and casual remarks.
(Q3) Why it is difficult to get an accurate count of the number of potential voters in the United States?
Potential voters may or may not register because there are no compulsory registration laws.
(Q3) The _____ used in British politics is effective because it engages party members in personal contacts and reminds them of their civic duty.
Reading system
(PT) The ______ Party won most presidential elections between 1860 and 1932.
Republican
(Q2) Which statement is NOT a reason public opinion is important in a democratic republic?
The Constitution requires legislative decisions to pass the Public Opinion Test.
(L7) Select TWO reasons why there is not an accurate record of the number of eligible voters in the United States.
The United States does not have compulsory registration and voting laws like other democratic countries. An accurate count depends on whether individuals register or not.
(L1) Select THREE ways third parties influence elections.
They encourage voter turnout at the polls. They provide a venue for dissatisfied voters to vote against "politics as usual." They bring attention to issues that majority parties may not want to address.
(L7) Select TWO reasons why registration and voting laws might discourage voter turnout.
Voter ID laws may discourage potential voters who do not have ready access to photo identification. Registration laws can be complex, and fulfilling them can be time-consuming.
(L7) Select TWO reasons why "get-out-the-vote" drives are effective in mobilizing voters.
Voters are promised small gifts for showing up to vote. The political party focuses on getting its supporters out to vote.
(PT) The United Steelworkers is an example of a _____.
[government agency]
(PT) The National Association for the Self-Employed is a(n) _____ interest group.
[public]
(PT) In a(n) ______ effort, members of different parties work together on a specific issue.
bipartisan
(L8) A ____ is something that one should do, but is not required to fulfill.
civic responsibility
(PT) exercise right to vote and stay informed about public issues
civic responsibility
(Q3) High voter turnout is desirable but may signal ______ in the voting system.
corruption
(PT) What is most likely to influence the political socialization of an individual?
family
(PT) Rallying members and nonmembers alike to protest, a(n) ______ campaign seeks to pressure policymakers.
grassroots
(L7) Select TWO requirements for a citizen who wishes to run for a public office.
must register as a member of a recognized political party must meet minimum age and residency requirements
(PT) Expressing public ______ provides a way for citizens to participate in government and influences policymakers.
opinion
(Q2) Alexis de Tocqueville found America "_____ in nature" because common people could compete with the elite in politics and capitalism.
peculiar
(PT) rooted in natural law; takes ownership of community, family, and self
personal responsibility
(Q3) take ownership of one's community, family, and self
personal responsibility
(Q3) work to provide one's own basic needs
personal responsibility
(PT) A(n) ______ is a party's statement of its values, beliefs, and goals.
platform
(PT) Contributions to a(n) ____ allow groups to actively support candidates but are limited to $5,000.
political action committee
(L7) The belief that one can make a difference in government is referred to as ____.
political efficacy
(L8) What are two responsibilities that government has to society?
protect individual rights promote the well-being of society
(Q1) Special interest groups that seek group goals rather than profit are _____ interest groups.
public
(Q1) The _____ party system formed when the Democratic-Republican Party split in the late 1820s.
second
(L2) Why have third parties emerged throughout the different periods in American history?
to bring attention to important issues that the major political parties would not address
(Q2) Which statement is NOT a reason why Americans should be knowledgeable about political issues?
to guarantee one's financial success
(Q2) What issue is most prominent in the current immigration debate?
whether or not immigrants should be allowed to receive governmental services
(L5) Conservatives and liberals share no common beliefs.
False
(Q1) Which of the following would be the best title for the above diagram?
How Political Parties Influence Elections
(L3) Select TWO facts about political action committees.
Corporate and trade association PACs usually ignore party lines, opting to back candidates who are likely to win and who will support their views. PAC contributions cannot exceed $5,000 per election to any candidate seeking federal office.
(L4) Select TWO examples of how schools influence the political socialization process.
National identity is taught in the early grades through political symbols and mock elections. Education tells individuals that they can make a difference in the government.
(L4) Select TWO examples of how friends and social groups influence the political socialization process.
Social groups, especially religious groups, influence the formation of political views more than friends. Friends' opinions may be valued but do not have great influence on political views.
(Q1) The National Restaurant Association is an example of a(n) ___ interest group.
business economic
(Q1) The ______ Party's leadership during the Great Depression led to a half-century of political dominance.
Democratic
(Q2) _____ feel that liberty is best protected when government stays out of matters involving moral or personal values.
Liberals
(L5) Match the letters on the spectrum with the political ideologies. B D C A
Match the letters on the spectrum with the political ideologies. Liberal Reactionary Conservative Radical
(L6) What are the differences the early citizenry had to overcome to develop a political culture that sustained democracy?
ethnic differences religious differences political ideology differences territorial concerns
(L4) The strongest influence on one's political party affiliation is ____.
family
(Q2) Liberal ideology is considered to be ______ of center.
left
(L3) Special interest groups sometimes use ___ through test cases that challenge the constitutionality of existing laws.
litigation
(L1) Organizing fundraising events, contributing money, and publicizing candidates through press releases, telephone campaigns, and campaign literature typically take place at the _____ level.
local
(L4) The proliferation of information available ____ has helped people to think about and express their political views by giving them more ways to share their views with others.
on the internet
(Q1) Which statement does NOT describe a factor that might influence which party a voter chooses to affiliate with?
one's place of birth
(Q1) Checks and balances separate and limit the power of the executive and legislative branches in a(n) _____ form of government.
presidential
(Q1) The ____ party system began around the time of the Civil War when party affiliations were defined by geographical or regional beliefs.
third
(L4) Describe how the aspect might influence one's political opinion: religion
AMV/My Answer: Religious beliefs affect individual views on issues such as school prayer and abortion.
(Q1) _____ groups are business, agricultural, or professional special interest groups.
Economic
(L1) How does the national party organization benefit the state organization?
It provides financial support in helping state organizations to fund potential candidates' campaigns for elected office.
(L4) Select TWO examples of how the media influences the political socialization process.
The media provides a constant stream of political thought that gives information to the general public. The media feeds both the politician and the public with information that may reflect or shape public policies.
(Q1) In the ______ form of government, the chief executive reports to the legislative branch but may call for elections to replace legislators.
parliamentary
(L4) Select THREE errors that could reduce the validity of polls.
poorly worded questions that lead to a pollster's preferred answer an inadequate sample size respondents who do not tell the truth about their beliefs and attitudes
(L1) Select the FOUR organizational elements of national parties.
the national committee the national convention the national chairperson congressional campaign committees
(L3) How can PAC contributions benefit interest groups?
AMV/My Answer: Corporate and trade association PACs usually ignore party lines, opting to back candidates who are likely to win and who might support their views. Labor unions give the overwhelming majority of their contributions to Democratic candidates while most business groups favor Republicans.
(L3) Compare and contrast the viewpoints of members of the National Rifle Association (NRA) and groups such as the National Education Association regarding Second Amendment rights.
AMV/My Answer: Those supporting the NRA believe that they have the right to (safely and legally) keep and bear arms, as stated in the Second Amendment. Those opposing the statement bring up facts and stories of gun violence as a way to get others to share their opinion.
(L2) Use data from the map to explain how Abraham Lincoln won the 1860 presidential election with only 39.8% of the popular vote.
AMV/My Answer: While only receiving 39.8% popular vote, most of them were Electoral College votes, which over-rode the popular vote, leading to his election.
(L5) Choose if the statement is Conservatism or Liberalism. Conservatism Conservatism Liberalism Liberalism Conservatism Liberalism Liberalism Conservatism
Choose if the statement is Conservatism or Liberalism. focuses on ordered liberty and emphasizes opportunity over government efforts to ensure equality holds that unhindered free-enterprise economic markets and individual enterprise can solve economic and social problems such as poverty is considered to be left of center believes liberty is best maintained when government stays out of matters involving personal or moral values views government as a necessary evil that has the responsibility to ensure ordered liberty is interested in guaranteeing equal outcomes for all people advocates intervention in social issues, such as environmental protection, healthcare, childcare, and greater government oversight of education is considered to be right of center
(L4) Select THREE reasons why public opinion is a key component of a representative democracy.
It shapes the policies that lawmakers support or oppose. It allows for voluntary participation in the government process. It allows for freedom of expression of differing viewpoints.
(L3) _____ groups attempt to influence policymakers to protect freedom of religion and support moral causes.
Religious
(L2) What was a consequence of the first contested presidential election resulting in a President from the Federalist Party and a vice president from the Democratic-Republican Party?
The Twelfth Amendment was passed, providing separate balloting for the offices of President and vice president.
(L5) Select TWO facts about libertarianism.
This ideology seeks to protect the autonomy of the individual from government interference by providing unrestricted opportunity and liberty. Libertarians would limit government to essential and necessary functions.
(L2) What is the legacy of the second party system?
Today's Republican and Democratic parties formed during this period.
(L1) Select FOUR responsibilities of national committees.
coordinate fundraising plot election strategies write the parties' platforms campaign for candidates
(Q1) ______ campaigns seek to pressure policymakers by rallying members and nonmembers to contact policymakers and to protest.
Grassroots
(L3) _____ organizations seek policy changes that do not result in profits for the organization but meet group goals.
Public interest
(L6) What bias did Benjamin Franklin display when he said, "Why should Pennsylvania, founded by the English, become a colony of Aliens, who will shortly be so numerous as to Germanize us instead of our Anglifying them, and will never adopt our Language or Customs any more than they can acquire our Complexion?"
AMV/My Answer: Benjamin Franklin expressed his resentment for German immigrants when he wrote, "Why should Pennsylvania, founded by the English, become a colony of Aliens, who will shortly be so numerous as to Germanize us instead of our Anglifying them, and will never adopt our Language or Customs any more than they can acquire our Complexion?"
(L6) Would you identify Tocqueville as a proponent of socialism or a democracy? Explain your answer.
AMV/My Answer: Democracy (in a historical sense); this could be seen as both if you look at it from a certain angle. Tocqueville was a viewed as a democrat in his time, and holds many of the same views of modern-day democrats.
(L3) How do interest groups ensure that people may participate in the governing process?
AMV/My Answer: Interest group reforms and regulations have advanced groups to the point where they actually strengthen democracy by providing an additional means by which the people can participate in the governing process.
(L4) Describe how the aspect might influence one's political opinion: income
AMV/My Answer: Low-income Americans are more likely to hold the opinion that the federal government should promote welfare programs and increases in the minimum wage. Middle-class and wealthier Americans will want to limit intrusive government policies and reduce their tax burden.
(L4) Type the correct answer using complete sentences. Contrast the opposing viewpoints regarding affirmative action programs.
AMV/My Answer: Minorities generally favor affirmative action programs. Supporters view affirmative action as a way to prevent bias, level incomes, and increase educational and professional opportunities. Critics view affirmative action as a form of reverse discrimination that punishes people who are better qualified.
(Q1) ______ are organized around a common interest, represent a base of membership, and cannot nominate political candidates.
Interest groups
(L3) Select TWO ways interest groups differ from political parties.
Interest groups are organized around a common issue. Interest group membership is limited.
(L5) Select TWO facts about populism.
It demands broad government intervention to achieve equal results and to maintain an ordered liberty. It is justifiable to use government power to promote order and equality at the expense of personal freedoms.
(Q1) How does a political party fulfill its function as an informer and stimulator of interest?
It educates the public about important issues and encourages citizens to vote.
(L5) Both conservatism and liberalism have their roots grounded in the social contract theory of ____, who believed that human nature allows men to be selfish.
John Locke
(L4) Select THREE reasons why Americans should be knowledgeable about political issues.
Knowledgeable Americans are more active in the political process. Knowledgeable Americans are those who will most likely influence policymakers. Knowledgeable Americans receive more political gains from the government.
(Q1) Which paragraph best describes the two-party system and its political organization in the United States?
Political parties have evolved into loosely organized groups whose goal is to influence governmental policy by electing officials to office. The parties are large and compete for members; therefore, they shy away from controversial issues that might alienate voters from the party. Each level of organization is independent of the others.
(L1) Select THREE ways a two-party system reflects a democratic society.
Political parties link the people to the government by giving people a voice. People have an opportunity to participate in the direction of the government and its policies. Political parties convert public opinion into public policy by representing the voters' political beliefs.
(L2) What led to the creation of the second party system?
The Democratic-Republican Party split into rival factions: the National Republicans, led by John Quincy Adams, and the Democratic-Republicans, led by Andrew Jackson.
(L6) What are FOUR paradoxes on which political culture was formed?
There can be concern for the individual and the greater society as well. Unity can come from diversity. A diverse population can unite behind broad-based principles for their governance. Differences in beliefs can strengthen democracy.
(L2) Select THREE ways early party systems contributed to the evolution of political parties that exist today.
They held elected officials accountable to their constituents. They defined the role of government in setting public policy. They allowed differences of opinion over various issues to be resolved.
(L1) How might interest groups such as the National Rifle Association or Sierra Club influence politics?
They promise politicians that by supporting their position, the politicians can attract voters to the party.
(L6) What did Tocqueville mean when he stated, "Democratic peoples want equality in freedom, and if they cannot have that, they still want equality in slavery"?
Tocqueville feared that the desire to be equal was of more importance to the American people than freedom.
(L3) The best title for the above diagram would be ___.
[Functions of Interest Groups in Democracy]
(Q1) The Farmers Market Coalition is an example of a(n) ___ interest group.
agricultural economic
(L3) Select THREE inside strategies most typically used by lobbyists to influence lawmakers.
can assist in writing legislation can testify before legislative hearings as an expert witness on particular issues can meet personally with the lawmaker
(L1) Select the TWO people/groups that direct state party organizations.
central committee state chairperson
(Q1) The most recent party system experienced a(n) _____ of voter party loyalty.
dealignment
(L1) The goal of state party organizations is to ___.
elect candidates to state offices
(Q1) Which statement is NOT a strategy used by interest groups to pressure policymakers?
using litigation to personally sue individual policymakers
(L3) _____ groups bring local and state issues before Congress.
Government
(L2) The GOP—Republican Party—is an abbreviation for _____.
Grand Old Party
(Q1) Another name for the Republican Party is ____.
the Grand Old Party
(L3) Select THREE grassroots strategies most typically used by interest groups to get their members to pressure policymakers.
urging members to contact policymakers before an important vote or to start petition drives organizing demonstrations and protests to get media attention or endorse candidates using mass mail-outs and telephone calls to rally public support for the group's cause
(L4) Describe how the aspect might influence one's political opinion: race and ethnicity
AMV/My Answer: Race and ethnicity also influence opinions. Minorities generally favor affirmative action programs. Supporters view affirmative action as a way to prevent bias, level incomes, and increase educational and professional opportunities. Critics view affirmative action as a form of reverse discrimination that punishes people who are better qualified.
(L6) Do the attitudes of citizens form the basis of the political culture of their nation? Explain your answer.
AMV/My Answer: The political culture of this nation is deep-seated in basis of long-held values yet responds to public opinion. It has been shaped for over 200 years by the diverse cultures of millions of immigrants who united around a common political culture that is "peculiar in nature."
(L2) Choose if the statements describes the Democratic Party or the Republican Party. Democratic Party Republican Party Democratic Party Republican Party Republican Party Republican Party Democratic Party Democratic Party Democratic Party Republican Party
Choose if the statements describes the Democratic Party or the Republican Party. once called the Jeffersonian, Anti-Federalist, or Democratic-Republican Party tends to have Southerners, Catholics, and conservatives as constituents dominated presidential elections between 1828 and 1860 won the majority of presidential elections between 1860 and 1932 party of Herbert Hoover platform against slavery before the Civil War maintained a half century of political domination beginning during the Great Depression has attracted new voters, young people, and women in recent elections supported bimetallism regained the Presidency due to national unrest and rioting, coupled with the opposing party's rising involvement in the unpopular Vietnam War
(L6) How are immigration problems different today from problems that existed early in the history of the nation?
Early immigrants typically enjoyed opportunities of equality in life. Today, illegal immigration is an issue raising the question of whether or not immigrants should be allowed to receive governmental services.
(L3) _____ groups are divided into business, professional, and agricultural groups.
Economic
(L6) Select THREE reasons Tocqueville thought American politics was "peculiar in nature."
Immigrants could quickly become landowners when they came to America. A common man with a strong work ethic could participate in capitalism as readily as the elite. The diversity in America contributed to common core values accepted by all Americans.
(L1) Match the descriptions with the systems of government. Answers may be used more than once. parliamentary form of government parliamentary form of government presidential form of government parliamentary form of government presidential form of government presidential form of government
Match the descriptions with the systems of government. Answers may be used more than once. The head of government reports to the legislative branch. Political parties are highly organized, and officials are elected based on party platform. Controversial social issues are personal matters. The chief executive may call for elections at any time; the legislature may hold a vote of confidence regarding the chief executive. Checks and balances separate the legislative and executive branches. The framers preferred this system to prevent abuses of power.
(Q1) Match the descriptions with the words. (66/100) political action committee public interest group national committee the Twelfth Amendment state party organization political parties
Match the descriptions with the words. does not accept contributions that exceed $5,000 but allows groups to actively support chosen candidates writes a party's platform, plots election strategies, coordinates fundraising, and campaigns for candidates American Association of Retired Persons came about as a result of an election in which members of different parties were elected President and vice president works to elect party members to state offices allow people with like-minded beliefs to participate in politics by nominating and supporting candidates
(L1) Match the descriptions with the words. bipartisan politics ideology heterogeneous nonpartisan politics partisan politics platform electorate
Match the descriptions with the words. practiced by members from differing political parties who agree to work together on specific issues or positions the set of beliefs that guide individuals or groups varied and diverse practiced by those who profess to work for what they feel is best and do not declare a party affiliation practiced by those who support a party's policies without any consideration of other ideologies a political party's statement of goals and values voters
(Q1) Match the descriptions with the words. nonpartisan ideology bipartisan partisan platform gridlock
Match the descriptions with the words. professing to work for what is best rather than for a particular party the beliefs that guide an individual or group members of different parties working together on a specific issue basing support on one's party affiliation regardless of other circumstances a statement of the values and goals of a political party a situation in which there is no movement in any direction
(L4) Match the descriptions with the words. socioeconomic skew dubious sampling error proliferation disproportionate issue public
Match the descriptions with the words. relating to economic and social factors that define one's status in society slant or distort uncertain or untrustworthy measured by margin of error and confidence level rapid growth out of proportion small group of people who are well-informed about political matters
(L5) Match the letters on the spectrum with the statements and political ideologies. Answers will be used more than once. D C B A C B A D
Match the letters on the spectrum with the statements and political ideologies. Answers will be used more than once. Jose opposes government intervention that he believes decreases economic opportunities rather than helps those in need. He also believes that society benefits when government sets limits on human behavior. libertarianism Sean believes the government should take strong measures to ensure everyone enjoys the same economic benefits, even if personal freedoms are sacrificed. liberalism Samantha believes that government should only do what is absolutely necessary and stop trying to guide people's moral behavior. populism Carey is convinced that his political party should encourage the government to intervene to seek equality for all citizens while protecting personal freedoms. conservatism
(L4) Match the opinions with the specific interest groups that would likely support them. Associated Milk Producers National Wildlife Federation Chamber of Commerce American Association of Retired Persons American Trucking Association American Federation of Labor and Congress of ... National Education Association American Legion
Match the opinions with the specific interest groups that would likely support them. School lunches should include more cheese and milk. More should be done to protect the nation's wilderness areas. The federal government should provide more low-interest loans to small businesses. Drug costs and healthcare must be made affordable for all people, especially for the elderly and the young. Speed limits should be raised to 75 miles per hour nationwide. Workers should not be fired if they are involved in any strike. Teachers should be allowed to retire with full benefits after 30 years of teaching. Employment programs should be expanded for military veterans.
(L3) Match the organizations with the types of interest groups. public interest group government interest group business economic interest group religious interest group agricultural economic interest group
Match the organizations with the types of interest groups. National Parent Teacher Association National Conference of Mayors National Association of Manufacturers The Christian Coalition American Farm Bureau Federation
(L5) Match the statements with the government ideologies. socialism fascism communism totalitarianism
Match the statements with the government ideologies. implements widespread government intervention in an attempt to ensure equal results, not equal opportunities a nationalistic ideology that favors a strong central government—typically a dictatorship—organized as a police state with a strong military abolishes private ownership and places all factors of production under central control within a classless society regulates every aspect of public and private life through the control of a single political organization, faction, or class domination with no limit to its authority
(L2) Match the statements with the party systems. second party system (1828-1856) fifth party system (1932-1980) first party system (1796-1824) third party system (1860-1892) fourth party system (1895-1928) sixth party system (1980-present)
Match the statements with the party systems. This party system developed as a result of a division in the one-party rule by the Democratic-Republicans. Franklin Roosevelt's New Deal expanding government power established Democratic dominance for decades. This system developed as a result of two factions that were left over from the ratification of the Constitution. This system began around the time of Abraham Lincoln's election. The parties were defined by geographical or regional beliefs, with the South being primarily Democratic and the North being primarily Republican. In this system, the Republican Party became the majority party because of its strong support for a gold standard. This system developing during the Reagan administration experienced a dealignment of voter loyalty to parties rather than realignment.
(L1) Match the statements with the political party functions. Answers may be used more than once. nominating function informer and stimulator of interest function [government function/nominating function] informer and stimulator of interest function [overseer of public's business/nominating function] nominating function overseer of public's business government function overseer of public's business
Match the statements with the political party functions. Answers may be used more than once. propose a candidate for office organize rallies, conventions, and media events oppose policies and behavior of party in power campaign for candidates educate the public on important issues recruit nominees to run for public office hold elected officials accountable to the people they represent connect the people with their elected leaders pressure lawmakers to support party platform
(L2) Match the terms with the definitions. dealignment magnate realignment gridlock bimetallism renomination
Match the terms with the definitions. a removal of identification with a particular group a powerful and influential person a change of identification of individuals into like-minded groups a situation in which something cannot move in any direction a currency system that accepts both gold and silver as legal tender to be nominated for an office one currently holds
(L1) According to the Lesson, select THREE typical reasons why a voter may choose to affiliate with a particular party.
based on one's work environment based on one's income level based on one's educational level
