Unit 5: Linkage Institutions

Front

What is a political party?

Back

a group that tries to control government by winning elections & holding public office

Front

Political Parties do all of the following EXCEPT: nominate candidates, govern, interpret the legality of Congressional laws, inform supporters

Back

interpret the legality of Congressional laws

Front

Which of the following IS NOT a part of the mass media?
Options: Lobbyists, internet, television, newspapers

Back

Lobbyists

Front

The organization of political parties can best be described as __.

Back

decentralized

Front

The U.S. is a __ system.

Back

two party

Front

American political parties are __.

Back

election oriented

Front

The public agenda refers to

Back

the public issues people think and talk about

Front

Lobbyists activities are __.

Back

concerned about public policy

Front

Which of the following is NOT a component of the Party: the Party Organization, The Party in the Electorate, The Party in Government, the Party Out of Power?

Back

the Party Out of Power

Front

A technique of persuasion at influencing individual or group behaviors.

Back

propaganda