What is Political Mobilization?

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

The process of electing a president

What is an Absentee Ballot?

A voting method that allows people to vote without going to a polling place

What is Retrospective Voting?

Voting based on the voter's evaluation of an incumbent's past performance

Voting based on predictions of future performance

Voting for all candidates from one political party

Voting without considering any information

What is Party-Line Voting?

Voting for all candidates from one political party on a ballot

Voting based on individual candidate's policies

Voting without considering party affiliation

Voting for the most popular candidate

What is the Winner-Take-All System?

A) A system where the candidate with the most votes wins all the electoral votes

B) A system where votes are distributed proportionally

C) A system where the candidate with the least votes wins

D) A system where votes are not counted

A state where the outcome of an election is uncertain and can be won by either major political party.

A state that consistently votes for the same political party in every election.

A state that does not participate in national elections.

A state that has the largest population in the country.

A type of political action committee that can raise and spend unlimited amounts of money.

A government agency responsible for regulating campaign finance.

A political party that supports supermajority voting.

A committee that oversees superannuation funds.

Straight Ticket Voting allows a voter to:

Vote for all candidates from one party with a single selection

Vote for candidates from multiple parties

Vote only for independent candidates

Vote for candidates based on their policies

A set of principles and policies adopted by a political party

A social gathering organized by a political party

A platform for online political debates

A stage used for political speeches

Recruitment in political terms refers to the process of:

Selecting candidates for political office

A Party Coalition is:

An alliance of multiple political parties

A group of independent candidates

Realignment in politics refers to a significant change in the political system, often involving a shift in party allegiance or policy direction.

A significant change in the political system, often involving a shift in party allegiance or policy direction

A minor policy adjustment within a political party

The process of forming a new political party

A temporary coalition between political parties

A Critical Election is characterized by a significant shift in political power or realignment. Which of the following best describes a Critical Election?

An election with a significant shift in political power or realignment

A regular election with no major changes

An election with low voter turnout

An election that results in a tie

A Party Era is a period in political history characterized by what?

Dominance of a particular political party

Frequent changes in political leadership

Equal representation of all political parties

The Era of Divided Government refers to a period in U.S. history characterized by what?

Different political parties controlling the presidency and Congress

One political party controlling both the presidency and Congress

A single-party system with no opposition

A coalition government with multiple parties sharing power

A Primary Election is:

an election to select a party's candidate for the general election

a general election for all voters

an election to choose the President

an election to decide on policy issues

What is a Closed Primary?

A primary election where only registered party members can vote.

A primary election open to all voters regardless of party affiliation.

A primary election where only independent voters can participate.

A primary election that is held online.

a type of election process where party members select candidates through discussions and consensus.

a formal meeting of a legislative body to discuss specific issues.

a public opinion poll conducted to gauge voter preferences.

a type of primary election where voters cast secret ballots.

Front-Loading in elections refers to the practice of:

Holding primary elections early in the election cycle

Delaying elections to a later date

Increasing the number of candidates in an election

Reducing the number of polling stations

A National Convention is:

a gathering of political party members to select candidates and establish a platform

a meeting of national leaders to discuss international policies

a convention of state representatives to amend the constitution

a conference of business leaders to discuss economic strategies

What is a Candidate-Centered Campaign?

A campaign that emphasizes the personal qualities and image of the candidate.

A campaign focused on the issues and policies of a political party.

A campaign that relies heavily on grassroots support and community involvement.

A campaign that is primarily funded by corporate donations.

A Two-Party System is a political system where:

Only two major parties dominate the political landscape.

Multiple parties compete for power.

There is only one political party.

What is a Proportional Representation System?

A voting system where parties gain seats in proportion to the number of votes cast for them.

A system where the winner takes all the votes.

A method where only two parties can participate.

A system where votes are not counted.

What is a Single-Member Plurality System?

A voting system where the candidate with the most votes wins, even if it's not a majority

A system where each voter ranks candidates in order of preference

A voting system that requires a candidate to win more than 50% of the votes

A system where multiple representatives are elected from a single district

What is a Third Party?

A Third Party is an individual or group that is not directly involved in a transaction or situation but may be affected by it or have an interest in it.

A Third Party is the main participant in a transaction or situation.

A Third Party is a legal entity that owns the transaction.

A Third Party is a government agency overseeing the transaction.

What are Interest Groups?

Organizations that seek to influence public policy

Groups that provide loans to individuals

Clubs that organize social events

Committees that manage public funds

What is Collective Action?

A coordinated effort by a group to achieve a common goal

An individual effort to achieve personal goals

A random act by unrelated individuals

A spontaneous decision made by a single person

What is a Collective Good?

A good that is non-excludable and non-rivalrous, benefiting all members of a society.

A private good that is only available to a select group of people.

A good that is excludable and rivalrous, benefiting only those who pay for it.

A service provided by the government for a fee.

Free riders are individuals or entities that benefit from resources, goods, or services without paying for them or contributing to their provision. This concept is often discussed in economics and public goods theory, where free riders can lead to under-provision of those goods.

Free riders are individuals who pay more than their fair share for public goods and services.

Free riders are people who exclusively use private goods and services.

Free riders are entities that provide resources, goods, or services without expecting any benefit in return.

What are Economic Interest Groups?

Organizations that seek to influence government policy to benefit their members economically

Groups that focus on environmental conservation

Organizations that promote cultural heritage

Groups that advocate for human rights

What are Public Interest Groups?

Organizations that seek to influence public policy for the benefit of the general public

Private companies that focus on maximizing profits

Government agencies that regulate industries

Political parties that run for elections

What are Single-Issue Groups?

Groups that focus on one specific area of interest or concern.

Groups that address multiple issues simultaneously.

Groups that are involved in international affairs.

Groups that primarily focus on economic policies.

What are Government Interest Groups?

Organizations that seek to influence public policy and government decisions.

Groups that provide financial aid to the government.

Agencies that enforce government regulations.

Committees that draft government budgets.

The act of attempting to influence decisions made by officials in the government.

A form of public protest against government policies.

A method of fundraising for political campaigns.

A strategy for political parties to gain more votes.

What is the Revolving Door?

A door that rotates around a central pivot

A type of door that slides open

A door that swings open in both directions

A door that opens automatically when approached

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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

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

voting rights

citizenship

democracy

representation

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

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Political Science Vocabulary List 3

What is a Political Action Committee (PAC)?

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 _________.

What is a Social Movement?

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

What does Voter Turnout refer to?

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

What is Socioeconomic Status (SES)?

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 _________.

What is Political Mobilization?

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

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