GOVT 2306, T. 2, Review

Which of the following groups is NOT currently a strong source of support for the Republican Party?

"African Americans" are not a strong source of support for the Republican Party.

Which president warned Americans of the dangers of political parties in his farewell address?

"George Washington" warned Americans against the dangers of political parties in his farewell address.

Who was the only president to have been elected without a political party affiliation?

"George Washington" was the only president to have been elected without a political party affiliation.

________ generally support abortion rights and oppose state involvement with religious institutions.

"Liberals" generally support abortion rights and oppose state involvement with religious institutions.

Which of the following is a traditional form of political activity?

"Protesting" is a traditional form of political activity.

What is one of the most important mechanisms for promoting equality and opportunity?

"Public education" is one of the most important mechanisms for promoting equality and opportunity.

Which of the following news sources reaches the most Americans?

"Television" is the news source that reaches most Americans.

What has helped accelerate the trend toward less variety in national news in the past decade?

"The corporate consolidation of news media into a small number of conglomerates" has helped accelerate the trend toward less variety in national news in the past decade.

How many states, if any, currently use the 'top-two primary' system.

"Two states: California and Washington" currently use the 'top two primary' system.

What was the primary venue for citizen participation in national politics until the early 1900s?

"Unites States House elections" were the primary venue for citizen participation in national politics until the early 1900s.

________ is the single most important political act for most Americans.

"Voting" is the single most important political act for most Americans.

"Affective intelligence" refers to the:

'Affective intelligence' refers to the: "Fact that individuals will often quickly form opinions in response to current events by using their emotions as a guide."

An ________ occurs when a voter can wait until the day of the primary to choose which party to enroll in to select candidates for the general election.

An "open primary" occurs when a voter can wait until the day of the primary to choose which party to enroll in to select candidates for the general election.

An election where the winner is the person who receives the most votes, regardless of the percentage of votes received, is called a ________ system.

An election where the winner is the person who receives the most votes regardless of the percentage of votes received is a called a "plurality" system.

Explain the differences between 'interest groups' and 'political parties.'

An interest group, or a collection of people with the shared goal of influencing public policy, are different from political parties in that they do not run their own candidates for office, and they typically seek more specific policy goals than parties. Political parties

What percentage of eligible voters turn out for midterm congressional elections?

Approximately "thirty-five percent" of eligible voters turn out for the midterm congressional elections.

Approximately ________ percent of Americans lack high-speed Internet access in their homes.

Approximately "twenty percent" of Americans lack high-speed internet access in their homes.

At any given time in American politics, how many parties have tended to dominate politics?

At any given time, "two" political parties tend to dominate politics.

A political ideology is best defined as:

A political ideology is best defined as: "a cohesive set of beliefs that form a general philosophy about government."

In 1998, only ________ percent of Americans had Internet access. Today, more than ________ percent of Americans use the Internet.

In 1998, only "twenty-five" percent of Americans had Internet access. Today, more than "eighty" percent of Americans use the Internet.

In a proportional representation electoral system,

In a proportional representation electoral system "seats in the legislature are allocated to political parties based on their share of the total vote cast in the election ."

In international affairs, conservatism has come to mean:

In international affairs, conservatism has come to mean: "Support for military interventions and the maintenance of American military power."

In order for a political party to select a candidate to run in the general election, it holds a:

In order for a political party to select a candidate to run in the general election, it holds a "primary election."

In the 'top two' primary system,

In the 'top two' primary system, "candidates from all parties run against one another and the top two face off in a general election."

Internal mobilization occurs when:

Internal mobilization occurs when "conflicts within the government create divided factions that try to mobilize popular support."

It is estimated that more than ________ percent of Americans have a television.

It is estimated that "ninety-five percent" of Americans have a television.

Large media conglomerates own approximately ________ percent of daily newspapers.

Large media conglomerates own approximately "seventy-five percent" of daily newspapers.

Libertarianism is a political ideology that:

Libertarianism is a political ideology that: "Emphasizes freedom, and voluntary association with small government."

A political party is an organization that:

A political party is an organization "that tries to influence the government by getting its members elected to office."

Accidental mobilization occurs when:

Accidental mobilization occurs when "Individuals are exposed to political information that they did not explicitly seek out."

How much has advertising revenue for newspapers decreased since 2005?

Advertising revenue at print newspapers is "half" what it was in 2005.

America's ________ developed during the early nineteenth century.

America's "Two-party system" developed during the early nineteenth century.

How many opportunities do Americans have to vote annually?

Most Americans have the opportunity to vote in "three to four" elections each years.

Most local newspapers get their national news from ________.

Most local newspapers get their national news from "wire services."

Much of the national news that is published in local newspapers is provided by ________.

Much of the national news that is published in local newspapers is provided by the "Associated Press."

How often are national elections conducted in the United States?

National elections are held in the United States on the first Tuesday of November "every four years."

One important cause of the two-party system in the United States is:

One important cause of the two-party system in the United States is "single-member electoral districts."

Party activists who are elected to vote at a party's national convention are called:

Party activists who are elected to vote at a party's national convention are called: "delegates."

What are the four functions of a political party?

Political Parties recruit candidates, raise money, acts as a label to voters, and mobilize voters.

Political Ideology, (def.):

Political ideology is "a cohesive set of beliefs that form a general philosophy about the government."

Political scientists have found that on economic issues, both the Democratic and Republican parties are:

Political scientists have found that on economic issues, both Democrats and Republicans are "more responsive to the preferences of the upper and middle classes than the lower class."

Political Values, (def.):

Political values are beliefs about which goals, principles, and policies are important in a political community.

Primary Elections, (def.):

Primary elections are such that voters elect which candidate will represent a party in a general election.

Primary elections were introduced by:

Primary elections were introduced by "reformers at the start of the 1900s, who hoped to waken the power of the party leaders.

What is social capital?

Social Capital "is community networks that motivate political participation."

Give some examples of Agents of political socialization.

Some examples of agents of political socialization are: families, educators, and political leaders.

Support for freedom of speech, a free Internet, and the press is:

Support for freedom of speech, a free internet, and the press is: "Higher in the United States than in most other countries in the world."

The "Black Lives Matter" protest movement started after:

The "Black Lives Matter" protest movement started after: "the killing of Michael Brown by a police officer in Ferguson, Missouri, in 2014."

The ________ Party originated from internal mobilization.

The "Jeffersonian" Party originated from internal mobilization.

The ________ is the most common electoral system used in general elections in the United States.

The "plurality system" is the most common electoral system in general elections in the United States.

The American system for electing members of Congress is often referred to as 'first past the post' because?

The American system for electing members of Congress is often referred to as 'first past the post' because "a candidate can win an election only if he or she wins a majority of the popular vote."

The Jim Crow era refers to the period:

The Jim Crow era refers to the period: "after the Civil War to before the 1960s."

When was the Twenty-Sixth Amendment ratified?

The Twenty-Sixth Amendment was ratified "during the Vietnam War."

The belief that government is wasteful and should be limited to as few activities as possible is an example of a political:

The belief that government is wasteful and should be limited to as few activities as possible is an example of a political "ideology."

A ________ occurs when a voter must be registered with a party prior to voting in that party's election.

A "closed primary" occurs when a voter must be registered with a party prior to voting in that party's election.

Which election does not coincide with presidential elections?

A "midterm election" does not coincide with a presidential election.

Which of the following statements about political opinions is correct?

A correct political opinion is that: "The poor are generally more supportive of economic and social programs than the wealthy."

Which of the following statements best describes current controversies about immigration among conservatives?

A current controversy about immigration among conservatives is that: "There is a division of opinions among conservatives, with pro-business conservatives accepting immigration and social conservatives generally opposing immigration to the United States."

A majority system, which is used on a limited basis in the United States, requires that a candidate must win ________ to win an election.

A majority system, which is used on a limited basis in the United States requires that a candidate must win "fifty percent plus one of all votes cast."

Despite its widespread availability, ________ typically provide(s) the least depth of news coverage.

Despite its widespread availability, "Television" typically provides the the least depth of news coverage.

During midterm elections, voters are selecting ________.

During midterm elections, voters are selecting "members of Congress."

During the colonial and early national periods of American history, suffrage was generally restricted to white males over the age of ________.

During the colonial and early national periods of American history, suffrage was generally restricted to white males over the age of "twenty-one."

During the early nineteenth century, the Jeffersonian Party's main base of strength was in ________.

During the early nineteenth century, the Jeffersonian Party's main base of strength was in "the South."

During the last decade, the number of newspaper journalists working in the United States has ________.

During the last decade, the number of newspaper journalists working in the United States has " decreased by forty percent."

External mobilization occurs when:

External organization occurs when "a group of politicians outside government organizes popular support to win governmental power."

George W. Bush called himself a "compassionate conservative" in order to show that he favored:

George W. Bush called himself a 'compassionate conservative in order to show that he favored "Programs that assist the poor and needy."

The development of media giants with access to a variety of media holdings raises the question of whether:

The development of media giants with access to a variety of media holdings raises the question of whether "there is enough competition among the media to produce a diverse set of views and opinions."

The difference between a political value and a political attitude is that values are:

The difference between a political value and a political attitude is that: "values are basic principles, whilst attitudes are specific preferences."

The digital divide refers to the:

The digital divide refers to the "line separating citizens with internet access from those without."

The fact that Americans strongly support minimal governmental interference with individuals' lives and property illustrates their commitment to ________.

The fact that Americans strongly support minimal governmental interference with individuals' lives and property illustrates their commitment to "Liberty."

Which of the following statements is true?

The following is a true statement: "The number of radio stations has grown considerably over the last twenty-five years."

Which of the following sets of terms describes America's fundamental political values?

The following set of terms describes America's fundamental political values: "Liberty, equality of opportunity, and democracy."

Which of the following statements about newspapers is accurate?

The following statement about newspapers if accurate: "As a result of serious financial losses, newspapers have had to make dramatic cutbacks in recent years."

The idea of "unequal democracy" refers to the fact that:

The idea of unequal democracy refers to the fact that "lower-income citizens have little representation by either party, except when their opinions overlap with more-affluent citizens."

What was the main cause for reducing the legal voting age to 18?

The main cause of reducing the legal voting age to 18 was "because government officials hoped it would lead to a decline in disruptive student protests."

The "metered model" used by many newspaper websites

The metered model used by many newspaper websites "allows a certain number of free visits before requiring users to pay."

The modern low for voter turnout in a presidential election was ________ percent of eligible voters in the ________ election.

The modern low for voter turnout in a presidential election was "fifty-two" percent of eligible voters in the "1996" election.

The number of radio stations in the United States has grown from ________ in 1990 to more than ________ today.

The number of radio stations in the United States has grown from "four hundred " in 1990 to more than "two-thousand" today.

Which institutions are primarily responsible for conducting political elections?

The primary responsibility for conducting political elections rest with "state and local governments."

The term public opinion is used to describe:

The term public opinion is used to describe: "beliefs and attitudes toward different issues, events, and people."

Which system of representation most benefits third-party candidates?

Third-party candidates are better off under "proportional representation."

What are the three fundamental political values that unite Americans in spite of their ideological differences?

Three fundamental political values that unite Americans in spite of their ideological differences are: liberty, equality of opportunity and democracy

Women won the right to vote in ________.

Women won the right to vote in "1920."