Political Parties, mass media

A Political Party is?

• a supporter of a person, group, party, or cause, especially a person who shows a biased, emotional allegiance.

• a group of persons who seek to control government by winning elections and holding office.

• a person who favors a republican form of government.

• a group of like-minded individuals who like to party.

How many electoral votes does it take to "win the White House", to become president?

• 538

• 270

• 170

What political party stem does the U.S. have?

• one-party system

• two-party system

• multi-party system

• no-party system

This category represents the largest expense for most political campaigns:

• salaries

• strategies and research

• media

• fundraising

How is the president chosen?

• popular vote

• battle to the death

• proportional vote

• electoral college

This cartoon illustrates how government officials use the media to -

• Communicate with other countries

• Approve federal legislation

• Influence political lobbyists

• Communicate with the public

Based on the newspaper headline above, which party most likely supported the passing of this government action?

• Republican Party

• Communist Party

• Libertarian Party

• Democratic Party

The Donkey is a symbol of the Republican party?

• True

• False

Usually raise taxes to support government programs.

• D

• R

Refers to methods of communicating with large numbers of people.

• Radio

• Mass Media

• The News

• Expose'