Political Parties and the Media - Bellwork Quiz

The president comes to Florida to help a member of his political party campaign for Senate.  The President is...

• nominating a candidate for public office

• educating the electorate about the campaign issues

• helping candidate win an election

• monitoring the actions of the opposing political party

How a political party feels on certain issues is stated in their...

• radio addresses
• mailings
• pamphlets
• platforms

In order to win an election, a major party is most likely to...

• propose cuts to popular programs
• appeal to the political center
• divide campaign funds between candidates equally
• orgnaize leaders of special interest groups

People who join together to pursue a common interest in influencing legislation are known as what?

• Political Action Committees (PAC's)
• Public Opinion
• Mass Media
• Interest Groups

An attempt to promote a particular person or idea?

• Influence
• Initiative
• Proposition
• Propaganda 

The two main ways states send people to the national convention are primaries and:

• campaigns 
• nominees
• caucuses
• absolute majorities

An organized group of people who share similar political views and work to influence government.

• political party
• party platform
• public policy
• majority party

With which of the following statements would a liberal Democrat  MOST likely agree?

• It is unnecessary for the government to provide help to those in need
• Businesses and communities should be able to make their own choices
• Strong government action is necessary to help people receive equal treatment
• Government's job is to protect the freedoms of individuals and states

How has the Internet helped elected officials to communicate with American citizens?

• by eliminating the need for traditional media outlets

• by restricting citizen access to political information

• by increasing campaign costs to pay for print advertising

• by reaching wider audiences through new technologies

A preference, opinion or attitude that favors one way of thinking or feeling over another.

• Favoritism

• Propaganda

• Bias

• Symbolism