POLS CHP 7
Private groups that raise and distribute funds for election campaigns are called
Political action committees
the Supreme Court ruled that the government could not restrict independent expenditures by corporations or unions to political campaigns
citizens united v federal election commission (2010)
_____ occurs when one party controls the presidency while another party controls one or both houses of congress
divided government
national elections are held in the United States on the first Tuesday of November _______ year(s)
every other
the supreme courts decision in Buckley v. Valeo (1976) was significant because it
introduced the idea that money counts as "speech" under the constitution
Which three types of factors influence the decisions of voters at the polls?
partisan loyalty, issues, and the characteristics of candidates
In order for a political party to select a candidate to run in the general election, it holds a
primary election
The majority of political action committees represent _____.
Business and and professional groups
what is the most important factor in predicting whether an individual votes?
level of education
A(n) ______ does NOT coincide with a presidential election
midterm election
which of the following statements about age and political participation is true?
young people are far less likely to participate in politics than older people.
Third parties in the United States typically represent
social and economic interests that are disregarded by the two major parties for certain reasons
Women in the United States are ________ the ________ Party.
somewhat more likely to support; Democratic
if a citizen votes for a republican for president and a democrat for senator, he or she has engaged in
split-ticket voting
the primary responsibility for conducting g public elections rests with
state and local government
A political party is an organization
that tries to influence the government by getting its members elected to office.
Who is an incumbent?
the current officeholder, running for reelection
approximately _____ percent of eligible voters turn out for midterm congressional elections
35
____ states currently require all voters to show some form of ID before voting at the polls
thirty- six
what is the ultimate goal of a political party
winning elections
Throughout its history, American politics has been dominated by ___ major political party/parties
Two
A(n) _____ occurs when a voter must be registered with a party prior to voting in that parties election
closed primary
During midterm elections, voters are selecting ________.
members of congress
a proposed law or policy change that is placed on the ballot by citizens or interest groups for a population vote is called a
ballot initiative
it is likely that eliminating state- level voter registration laws would ______ voter turnout among ______
increase; Younger people
