5.3-5.5 AP Gov Quiz

What is a linkage institution?

• Links the people to the government and the government to the people.

• A government agency that enforces laws.

• A branch of the military.

• A type of election process.

Which of the following is NOT one of the linkage institutions?

• Political parties

• Interest Groups

• Judicial Branch

• Media

Which of the following is a function of political parties on the electorate and government?

• Mobilization and education of voters

• Passing laws in Congress

• Appointing Supreme Court justices

• Running the Federal Reserve

What type of party system does the United States have?

• Two-party system

• Multi-party system

• Single-party system

• No-party system

What is a candidate-centered campaign?

• A campaign focused on the characteristics of the candidate rather than the party

• A campaign run only by the party leadership

• A campaign that ignores the media

• A campaign that only uses traditional methods

How has the rise of candidate-centered campaigns weakened political parties?

• The public focuses on the candidate, not the party

• It increases party loyalty

• It strengthens party platforms

• It reduces the number of candidates

Which of the following is NOT one of the three things that changed the structure of political parties?

• Critical elections

• Campaign finance law

• Changes in communication and data management technology

• Judicial review

What is a critical election?

• An election in which there is a realignment of political party support among voters

• An election held every two years

• An election for local government only

• An election with no party involvement

Which of the following is an example of a critical election?

• 1932

• 2004

• 2016

• 1992

What is party realignment?

• A significant shift in the political party support among voters

• A change in the voting age

• A new law about campaign finance

• A type of primary election