Unit 5 AP Government

Which of the following scenarios best represents an example of straight ticket voting? 4UG510

• A citizen always votes for the candidate who supports conservation of the environment.

• A homeowner votes for a candidate based on the candidate’s promise to lower property taxes.

• A citizen casts votes for all Republicans based solely on the candidates’ affiliation with the Republican Party.

• A citizen votes for the incumbent member of the House of Representatives after receiving help processing his disability claim.

Which of the following best describes the concept of political efficacy?

• It is the belief that the average citizen can make little or no difference in an election.

• It is the belief that an intelligent voting decision cannot be made without information.

• It is the belief that the media must provide unbiased information for citizens to be able to make well informed choices.

• It is the belief that one can make a difference in politics by expressing an opinion and acting politically.

• It is the belief that politicians must keep the electorate well-informed if they are to govern efficiently.

Which of the following describes a fundamental difference between political parties and interest groups? 4UG58

• Political parties are prohibited from sponsoring campaign advertisements, and interest groups are not.

• Political parties represent broad arrays of issues, whereas interest groups are more likely to focus on narrow sets of issues.

• Political parties are more likely to focus on national politics, whereas interest groups focus on local politics.

• Political parties tend to have strength in particular regions, whereas the power of interest groups is more consistent across states.

• Political parties are required to disclose their campaign finance activities, whereas interest groups are not.

Which of the following political processes or behaviors is most directly affected by the development described in the passage? 4UG57

• Partisan voting in Congress

• Voter mobilization

• Campaign finance reform

• Regional party realignments

Which of the following is an accurate comparison between the relative functions and electoral success of the two major political parties (Democratic and Republican) and third parties?

Which of the following activities by interest groups best illustrates attempts to educate members of Congress on public policy?

• A green energy group sending a research report to congressional offices

• A law-reform group sending alerts to its members encouraging them to contact their representatives

• A single-issue group holding a rally in Washington to show support for their cause

• A PAC giving contributions to the reelection campaigns of members of Congress

The use of direct primaries instead of the convention system in selecting presidential candidates results in which of the following?

The use of direct primaries instead of the convention system in selecting presidential candidates
results in which of the following?
I. A weakening of party control over nominations
II. A reduction in the costs of election campaigns
III. An increase in the number of people involved in the choice of candidates
IV. An increase in voter turnout in midterm elections

• I and III only

• II and IV only

• III and IV only

• I, II, and III only

• I, II, III, and IV

The Bipartisan Campaign Reform Act of 2002 (McCain-Feingold) did which of the following?

• It created interest groups known as 527s.

• It made it illegal for unions to donate to presidential campaigns.

• It banned soft money donations to national parties.

• It banned candidates from running negative advertisements.

• It banned third-parties from federal funding.

Which of the following describes the potential impact on the electorate when daily media coverage of elections focuses primarily on the newest poll results?

• The electorate will be increasingly divided along partisan lines.

• The electorate will be less likely to turn out to vote on Election Day.

• The electorate will be more likely to have expanded knowledge of the electoral process.

• The electorate will be less able to accurately compare the policy platforms of candidates running in the election.

Which of the following provides the most accurate explanation of how consumer-driven media increases partisan polarization? 4UG51

• A) Consumer-driven media tends to avoid discussing controversial political topics.

• B) Consumer-driven media reinforces existing political biases in individuals.

• C) Consumer-driven media relies heavily on corporate advertising.

• D) Consumer-driven media is overwhelmingly conservative.