Fast Facts Unit 6 People and Politics

People who prefer the way things are and want a limited role for the federal government are known as

• liberal

• republican

• conservative

• democrat

Select all the functions of a political party

• detect bias

• educate the electorate about campaign issues

• recruit and nominate candidates

• monitor actions of officeholders (watchdog)

• identify propaganda

People who want reform (change) and an expanded role of the federal government

• republican

• democrat

• liberal

• conservative

A statement of a political party's position on issues is their -

• political contribution

• platform

• campaign

• caucus

All are requirements for voting EXCEPT -

• Virginia Driver's Licence

• 18 years old

• citizen of the U.S.

• resident of the state of Virginia

Select ALL the ways to evaluate campaign information

• separate fact from fiction

• detect bias

• evaluate sources

• identify propaganda

• All of the selections

Select ALL the effects of rising campaign costs

• requires candidates to fund-raise money

• encouraged the development of political action committees (PACs)

• gives an advantage to wealthy candidates

• limits opportunities for some people to run for public office

All are ways interest groups affect public policy EXCEPT -

• write a letter to express your personal opinion

• identify issues

• make political contributions

• lobby government officials

Third parties provide all selections EXCEPT -

• introduce new ideas or support a specific issue

• may act as a spoiler by taking votes from other candidates

• often revolve around a political personality

• appeal to liberals only

Select ALL the roles the media plays in politics

• identify candidates

• editorials, political cartoons, and op-ed pieces

• broadcast different points of view

• hold officials accountable