Political Science Vocabulary List 3

What is a Political Action Committee (PAC)?

• A group that organizes protests

• An organization that raises money privately to influence elections or legislation

• A government agency that enforces laws

• A media company that reports on politics

Fill in the blank: A Linkage Institution connects the government to the people by transmitting public concerns and political preferences. It includes structures such as _________.

• political parties, elections, interest groups, and the media

• schools, libraries, parks, and museums

• hospitals, clinics, pharmacies, and laboratories

• restaurants, cafes, bars, and clubs

What is a Social Movement?

• A formal government policy

• A large, often informal group focused on specific political or social issues

• A type of election

• A media campaign

Fill in the blank: Franchise or Suffrage is the right to vote in public elections; also known as _________.

• voting rights

• citizenship

• democracy

• representation

What does Voter Turnout refer to?

• The number of candidates in an election

• The percentage of eligible voters who actually cast a ballot

• The total population of a country

• The number of polling stations available

Fill in the blank: Demographic Characteristics are traits of populations, such as age, gender, race, education, and income, often used to analyze trends in _________.

• voting and public opinion

• climate change

• technological advancements

• space exploration

What is Socioeconomic Status (SES)?

• A measure of a country's wealth

• A measure of an individual's economic and social position relative to others

• A type of government policy

• A political ideology

Fill in the blank: Political Efficacy is the belief that one's political participation makes a difference and that one's vote has an impact on _________.

• government

• weather

• sports

• entertainment

What is Political Mobilization?

• The process of electing a president

• Efforts by political parties, interest groups, or social movements to encourage people to participate in politics

• A type of voting system

• A government policy

Fill in the blank: Registration Requirements are rules and procedures that determine how, when, and where eligible citizens can _________.

• register to vote

• apply for a passport

• renew a driver's license

• file taxes