Unit 2 - Political Behavior REVIEW

A group of people who are joined on the basis of common principles and nominate candidates.

• political party

• interest group

• union

• political action committee

In this role, parties make sure elected officials do their job well

• bonding agent

• overseer

• watchdog

What is the primary goal of the Democratic and Republican parties in America?

• bring up important

• create policy

• win elections

• divide the country

What was originally meant for use by those who could not get to the polls on election day?

• Absentee Ballot

• Voter ID Law

• Poll Taxes

• Mobile Voting Machines

Which group is the central agent of political socialization in America?

• Media

• Family

• School

• Friends

Which of the following is NOT a universal requirement for voting in the United States?

• Age

• Residency

• Citizenship

• Registration

Which best describes a closed primary?

• open to all eligible voters in the state

• open only to voters registered to a particular party

• open only to delegates of a particular party

Which type of public opinion poll is conducted as voters leave the polling place?

• Binding Poll

• Exit Poll

• Popular Poll

• Gallows Poll

Which agent of political socialization is said to be the new parent?

• Family

• Frineds

• Media

• Schools

Who establishes voting qualifications in the United States?

• local governments

• state governments

• federal governments

• municipal governments