AP US Government Unit 2 -- Chapter 13 to 16

Which of the following scenarios is an example of a way that one of the major political parties can negatively impact a third party's chance of winning?

Add issues that concern third-party voters into their platforms

Which of the following scenarios would most likely be considered a violation of the Twenty-fourth Amendment?

A state institutes a fee to vote in a presidential election

Which of the following scenarios is an example of how the media can act as a linkage institution?

A television network airs the results of public opinion poll projecting the winner of the 2016 presidential election

Which of the following is a consequence of consumer-driven media outlets?

An increase in sensational stories and attack journalism rather than factual reporting

"Immediately after they shall be assembled in Consequence of the first Election, they shall be divided as equally as may be into three Classes." What is the constitutional purpose of assigning US senators to one of three classes?

By gradually changing membership, rotations encourage deliberate debate and leadership continuity after major elections

Even though he just retired, Bill sees no reason to join the American Association of Retired Persons (AARP), as the dues are not enough to make much difference in protecting his health care, and he expects that he will benefit from the association's activities whether he becomes a member or not. This scenario reflects which of the following political concepts?

Free-rider problem

Linkage institutions are best defined as which of the following?

Groups that connect people to the government and turn people's concerns into political issues

Which of the following provides the most accurate explanation of how increased media choices have affected partisan polarization?

It gives people several options of where they get their news from, leading them to choose media that aligns with their ideological beliefs.

Which of the following scenarios is an example of how an interest group can act as a linkage institution?

March for Our Lives conducts a letter-writing campaign to key members of Congress to gain their support for gun control legislation

Which of the following is a linkage function primarily associated with US political parties?

Mobilizing voters to elect a candidate advocating preferred ideological positions on political issues

Which of the following statements best describes the impact of ideologically-oriented programming?

People are more likely to choose a program that matches their ideology, filtering the news they receive.

Rumana Modi votes for political candidates whose rhetoric and policy initiatives while serving in office align with what she wants to be done in the future. Which model of voting behavior does this best represent?

Prospective voting

Gabriel Sarwan only votes for political candidates whose platforms directly benefit the profitability of his small business. This voting behavior can best be characterized by which of the following models?

Rational choice voting

Which statement best summarizes a central criticism in the ongoing debate surrounding the Supreme Court's ruling in Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission (2010)?

The Supreme Court has extended First Amendment protection of political speech at the expense of election fairness

Which of the following statements best explains how the winner-take-all allocation of Electoral College votes works?

The candidate who wins the popular vote in a state wins all of its Electoral College votes

Which of the following statements describes the role political parties within Congress play to promote their party's public policy agenda?

The majority party selects committee chairs who promote the party's legislative priorities

Which of the following best explains why the 2004 election does NOT fit the label of a "critical election"?

There was little change in the two parties' major constituencies

Which of the following statements accurately summarizes what the National Rifle Association, American Association of Retired Persons, the National Right to Life Committee, Reproductive Rights Action League, and Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) all have in common?

They all represent cause groups representing members that care intensely about a single issue or small group of related issues

Which of the following is a structural barrier to political participation enforced in certain states today?

Voter ID laws

Horse race journalism is best defined as which of the following?

When the media focuses on who is winning an election rather than on policy agendas and debates

Which of the following statements best explains how candidate-centered campaigns have weakened the influence of political parties on the political process?

Candidates can raise campaign funds by appealing to voters and PACs directly

Which statement accurately summarizes how constituencies affect the campaign strategy of candidates running for the US Senate or House of Representatives?

Candidates for House districts must consider specific needs and critical issues that characterize a relatively small number of voters

Which of the following scenarios best illustrates a way in which an interest group can influence policymaking?

Clean Water Action pays for a television advertisement that highlights the potential outcomes of a new piece of green legislation.

Which linkage institution is primarily responsible for keeping the electorate informed about political issues, policymaking, and leadership transitions in government? Choose 1 answer:

news media

The National Farmers Union has been encouraging its members to pressure their representatives to support a bill to help address farm debt. Although Farmer Daniela cares about addressing farm debt, she does not want to call her representative. Even without Daniela's work, the bill gets the support it needs to pass the House. Which of the following statements best describes what this scenario illustrates?

the free-rider problem of getting support for a collective good