Unit 5

What is bias?

• Information that can be proved with evidence

• A preference for one thing over another

• False information that is repeated to deceive voters

• Where a voter can find accurate information

When the Democratic Party picks one candidate to run for President in 2020, which function of political parties are they fulfilling?

• Recruiting and nominating candidates

• Educating people about campaign issues

• Helping candidates win elections

• Monitoring actions of officeholders

When the Republicans are in power, the Democrats are watching them to make sure they act legally and do the right thing. Which function of political parties are they fulfilling?

• Recruiting and nominating candidates

• Educating people about campaign issues

• Helping candidates win elections

• Monitoring the actions of office holders

What are third parties?

• Political party with liberal views

• Minor parties that are rarely successful

• Political party with conservative views

• Party with both Democrats and Republicans

What is the party platform?

• The place where candidates give a speech

• False information that is repeated to deceive voters

• The document that states the beliefs of political parties

• How campaigns raise and spend money

Which Supreme Court case said that individuals can donate unlimited amounts of money to Political Action Committees?

• Marbury vs. Madison

• Miranda vs. Arizona

• Gibbons vs. Ogden

• Citizens United vs. Federal Election Commission

What is not a way a candidate can raise money for a campaign?

• Receive donations from a special-interest group

• Receive donations from a political action committee

• Accept bribes from wealthy people

• Conduct fundraising activities

What is the name for a person who persuades people in Congress to vote a certain way?

• Lobbyist

• Political Action Committee

• Candidate

• Elector

What is an interest group?

• How campaigns raise and spend money

• A group trying to get a candidate elected

• A group of people who care about a specific issue and ask government to do something

• An organization that donates money to political candidates

Is joining a political party a way a citizen can participate in politics?

• True

• False