AP GoPo Unit 5 Review

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Which of the following is a primary function of political parties in the United States? To regulate campaign finance, To nominate candidates for public office, To draft legislation, To conduct public opinion polls

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To nominate candidates for public office

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What is the main purpose of a political party's national convention?

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To select the party's presidential and vice-presidential nominees

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Which of the following best describes an interest group? A group that seeks to influence public policy, A group that organizes elections, A group that drafts legislation, A group that conducts public opinion polls

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A group that seeks to influence public policy

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What is lobbying?

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The act of attempting to influence government officials

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Which Supreme Court case established the principle that spending money on political campaigns is a form of protected free speech?

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Citizens United v. FEC

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What is the main purpose of the Federal Election Commission (FEC)?

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To oversee the enforcement of campaign finance laws

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Which amendment to the U.S. Constitution granted women the right to vote?

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19th Amendment

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What is the purpose of the Voting Rights Act of 1965?

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To prohibit racial discrimination in voting

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Which of the following is a common method used to measure public opinion? Census, Focus groups, Public opinion polls, Town hall meetings

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Public opinion polls

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What is a margin of error in polling?

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The range within which the true value lies