Political Participation and Linkage Institutions Quiz

Which amendment granted citizenship to all persons born or naturalized in the US?

• 26th Amendment

• 14th Amendment

• 15th Amendment

• 19th Amendment

What is rational choice voting based on?

• Party loyalty

• Personal interest

• Future promises

• Past performance

Which factor is considered the best predictor of how a person will vote?

• Party identification

• Media influence

• Economic status

• Candidate's appearance

What is the primary goal of a political party?

• To draft legislation

• To influence media

• To gain power and win elections

• To educate voters

What is a critical election?

• An election with a close result

• An election with high voter turnout

• An election with low media coverage

• An election that leads to new party coalitions

What is the main purpose of interest groups?

• To create media content

• To organize elections

• To influence public policy

• To run for office

What is the free rider problem in interest groups?

• Non-members influencing decisions

• Members disagreeing on policies

• Non-members benefiting without contributing

• Members not attending meetings

What is the incumbency advantage in elections?

• Having more campaign funds

• Being more popular

• Having campaign experience and donor networks

• Being younger

What is the role of the media as a gatekeeper?

• To support political parties

• To entertain the public

• To decide what news is reported and for how long

• To create news

What is horse race journalism?

• Investigating government corruption

• Reporting on the qualifications of candidates

• Covering international news

• Focusing on polls and popularity