AP Gov Midterm

What are the "three-headed political giants" in a political party?

• The Party in the Electorate, The Party as an Organization, The Party in Government

• The Executive Branch, The Legislative Branch, The Judicial Branch

• The President, The Vice President, The Cabinet

• The Senate, The House of Representatives, The Supreme Court

Which of the following is a type of linkage institution?

• Political Parties

• The Supreme Court

• The Executive Branch

• The Federal Reserve

What role do interest groups play in an election cycle?

• They influence government policies and decisions.

• They organize the election process.

• They count the votes.

• They appoint government officials.

What is the role of elections in a democracy?

• To provide entertainment

• To allow citizens to choose leaders

• To increase taxes

• To create laws

How does the media influence elections?

• By providing entertainment

• By providing information about candidates

• By creating laws

• By increasing taxes

What is the focus during the Pre-Campaign stage of an election?

• Winning over party loyalists

• Fundraising and gaining early support

• Casting ballots

• Holding debates

During which stage do parties pick their candidate through primaries?

• Pre-Campaign

• General Election

• Primary Election

• Election Day

What happens on Election Day?

• Candidates decide to run

• Parties pick their candidate

• Voters cast their ballots

• Media shapes discussions

What is typically true about voter turnout in U.S. presidential elections compared to midterm elections?

• Presidential elections have lower turnout than midterm elections.

• Midterm elections have higher turnout than presidential elections.

• Presidential elections have higher turnout than midterm elections.

• Voter turnout is the same for both presidential and midterm elections.

Which demographic is more likely to vote in the U.S.?

• Younger people (18-29)

• Older people (55+)

• Middle-aged people (30-54)

• Teenagers (16-17)