Unit 8 overview

Supporting a candidate with money and volunteers is often the agenda of a —

• WTA

• NTE

• PAC

• SAAD

The main purpose of a Political Action Committee (PAC) is to —

• raise money for candidates who support the same views

• publicize a presidential candidate's ideas through the use of the media

• develop the party platform for the candidate's party

• see that money is distributed equally among presidential candidates

A poll conducted after voters vote on election day.

• Public opinion poll

• Exit Poll

• Social Media Poll

• Push Poll

The most effective technique to determine the feelings of the majority of the public

• Public Opinion Poll

• Exit Poll

• Social Media Poll

• Canvasing

A type of political action committee that has no limitations on how much money individuals can donate to it.

• Super PAC

• Mega PAC

• PAC

• Interest Groups

Regulatory agency the monitors elections and campaign finances.

• FEC

• NAA

• PBS

• FRA

The Main difference between a Political Party and an Interest Group is....

• Only Democrats are a Party

• Interest Groups do not attempt to run for office

• Political Parties do not raise money

• Parties do not take stances on Policy issues.

The maximum amount you are allowed to donate to a Political Campaign is...

• 200

• 2,800

• 5,000

• 10,000

What are two major political parties in the United States?

• Libertarian and Republican

• Democrat and Republican

• Republican and Green

• Democrat and Revolutionist

What were the first two political parties?

• Federalist and Anti-Federalist

• Federalist and Democrats

• Federalist and Republicans

• Federalist and Hamiltonist