AP Gov Unit 5 Political Participation

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What is the main purpose of the Fifteenth and Twenty-Sixth Amendments?

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Expanding voting rights

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The Citizens United v. FEC decision primarily impacted which of the following?
Presidential term limits,
Campaign finance and spending,
Voter registration laws,
State-level election regulations

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Campaign finance and spending

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How do political parties typically recruit candidates for office? Options: Through national committees, By training local leaders they believe fit for the role, By requiring government experience, By selecting individuals with legal backgrounds

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By training local leaders they believe fit for the role

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Which of the following typically characterizes voting patterns among older voters? Higher voter turnout than younger voters, Lower interest in policy issues, Greater likelihood to support independent candidates, Consistent voting patterns across all elections

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Higher voter turnout than younger voters

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In the U.S., which primary role do political parties play in comparison to interest groups? Options: Running candidates for office, Educating the public on policy, Donating funds for campaigns, Influencing the judicial system

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Running candidates for office

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How does the “winner-take-all" system in the Electoral College affect third-party candidates?

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It often hinders their electoral success

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What is an "iron triangle" in U.S. public policy?

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A close relationship between committees, agencies, and interest groups

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One common criticism of the Electoral College is that it: Favors smaller states, Makes elections too predictable, Limits third-party candidates, Makes popular votes irrelevant

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Favors smaller states

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Which of the following is an example of the free-rider problem in interest groups? Options: Union members who pay dues, Non-members benefiting from union negotiations, Members of environmental groups volunteering, Lobbyists actively campaigning for funds

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Non-members benefiting from union negotiations

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What does the First Amendment protect regarding campaign finance? Options: Freedom of assembly for political action groups, Political spending by independent groups, The right of candidates to use personal funds, Privacy of campaign donations

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Political spending by independent groups