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AP Gov - Unit 5 (Participation and Linkage Institutions): REV #1

Total questions: 148

Worksheet time: 2hrs 4mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

A mandate that the media has to provide all candidates an opportunity to appear in the news is called

a)

equal facilities rule

b)

equal time rule

c)

participation rule

d)

media rule

2.

This person gives White House press briefings

a)

Communications Director

b)

Press Corps

c)

Press Secretary

d)

Speech Writer

3.

This federal agency issues broadcast licenses for Radio and TV stations

a)

FCC

b)

FEC

c)

NPR

d)

American Broadcast Organization

4.

Which mass medium was the first to reach the general public without many filters was

a)

TV

b)

Magazines

c)

Newspapers

d)

Radio

5.

Which role of the media refers to "horse race journalism"

a)

gatekeeper

b)

scorekeeper

c)

watchdog

d)

doorkeeper

6.

What is the #1 new source for all Americans?

a)

Internet

b)

radio

c)

TV

d)

Twitter

7.

The #1 news source for your generation is...

a)

TV

b)

Twitter

c)

The Internet

d)

Magazines

8.

This is a feminist organization that works to promote women's rights.

a)

MADD

b)

SADD

c)

NEVER

d)

NOW

9.

This law increased the number of PACs.

a)

Civil Rights Act of 1964

b)

Campaign Finance Reform Act of 1973

c)

McCain-Feingold Act of 2002

d)

FEC Act of 1980

10.

The AMA, Chamber of Commerce, and the Sierra Club are all examples of what?

a)

A PAC

b)

An ideological organization

c)

A political party

d)

An interest group

11.

Funding for Congressional campaigns comes mostly from

a)

individuals

b)

the federal gov't

c)

big corporations

d)

PACs

12.

Most political candidates spend their money on the following

a)

political dinners

b)

media ads

c)

debate prep

d)

campaign staff

13.

How do Presidential candidates portray themselves in primaries?

a)

more conservative

b)

more liberal if Democrat, more conservative if Republican

c)

more liberal if Republican, more conservative if Democrat

d)

more liberal

14.

In recent years, this is the most common job before becoming President

a)

Senator

b)

Congressman

c)

Vice-President

d)

Governor

15.

A closed primary means you must be what?

a)

A registered citizen

b)

A registered vote

c)

A registered member of a political party

d)

A resident of the state.

16.

When political parties fundraise money for candidates, it is called

a)

Soft money

b)

Hard money

c)

PAC money

d)

Disposable money

17.

When a voter chooses a candidate based off of the their previous job performance and how the country has done in the past few years, it is called

a)

Prospective voting

b)

ideological voting

c)

Retrospective voting

d)

Straight ticket voting

18.

A group of people who seek to influence the government is called a

a)

Political action committee

b)

Political Party

c)

Corporation

d)

Interest Group

19.

Earmarks (funds designated for a specific purpose) were expanded by

a)

State Governments

b)

Federal Government

c)

McCain Feingold Act of 2002

d)

Americans with Disabilities Act

20.

This act required lobbyists to register with the federal government

a)

Campaign Finance Reform Act of 1974

b)

McCain Feingold Act of 2002

c)

Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995

d)

Federal Regulation of Lobby Act of 1946

21.
People who seek to control Gov't through winning elections

Example = Democrats & Republicans
a)
Political Party
b)
Interest Group
c)
Political Lobbying
d)
Political Agenda
22.
Private organizers who share certain views & work to shape public policy

Example = NRA or MADD
a)
Interest Group
b)
Mass Media
c)
Political Party
d)
Interest Factions
23.
Pressure legislators & public-policy-making; Seek to influence on an issue

Think $$$
a)
Lobbying
b)
Public Opinion Polls
c)
Mass Media
d)
Interest Groups
24.
The use of ________, especially TV has really changed modern politics in the USA.
a)
Mass Media
b)
Literature
c)
Fliers
d)
Lobbying
25.
Public issues which the people’s attention is focused

Current Example = Pres. Trump & Russia
a)
Public Agenda
b)
Random Samples
c)
Public Opinion Polls
d)
Mass Media
26.
The use of Ping-Pong balls in the NBA Draft Lottery is a version of using a _______________.
a)
Random Sample
b)
Public Agenda
c)
Lobbying
d)
Public Opinion Poll
27.
A new party is formed whose main concern is the environment. What kind of party would this be? 
a)
An ideological party
b)
an economic protest party
c)
a single-issue party
d)
a splinter party
28.
What is one way minor parties affect American politics?
a)
they get voters to vote for major party candidates
b)
they get the attention of newspapers, television, and radio
c)
they win state and local elections
d)
they influence the outcomes of elections
29.
The party out of power criticizes the policies and behaviors of the party in power. What is this called?
a)
the governing function 
b)
the bonding agent function
c)
the nominating function
d)
the watchdog function 
30.
Which has been a trend in the history of American voting rights?
a)
higher and higher minimum voting age
b)
higher and higher voter turnouts
c)
less and less people granted suffrage
d)
more and more people granted suffrage 
31.
Which of the following terms means that people are gradually moving away from both parties?
a)
realignment
b)
dealignment
c)
gerrymandering
d)
reevaluation
32.
Over time, the ideas first developed by minor parties are often _______  by major parties. 
a)
attacked
b)
absorbed
c)
ignored
d)
repressed
33.
Television and radio are regulated by the
a)
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
b)
Department of Health & Human Services
c)
Federal Communications Commission
d)
Securities & Exchange Commission
34.
Which of the following is not a main type of interest group?
a)
economic issues
b)
equality concerns
c)
consumer interests
d)
litigation
35.
goods that a group can restrict to those who are members
a)
selective benefits
b)
group benefits
c)
actual benefits
d)
free rider benefits
36.
helping a sympathetic candidate to get into office
a)
lobbying
b)
electioneering
c)
litigating
d)
going public
37.
"friend of the court"; legal brief submitted by interest groups to inform the court of their position on a case
a)
litigation
b)
amicus curiae brief
c)
going public
d)
class action suit
38.
argues that interest group activities provide additional representation and compete against each to acheive political outcomes
a)
elite theory
b)
pluralist theory
c)
Olson's Theory
d)
hyperpluralist theory
39.
The current "party era" in American politics is
a)
one of divided government
b)
dominated by the Republicans
c)
dominated by the Democrats
d)
in realignment
40.
The official statement of a party's policy goals, released as party of the national party convention, is known as
a)
grassroots organization
b)
the party in the electorate
c)
the party platform
d)
the party pyramid
41.
Which of the following helped create the soft money loophole of campaign donations?
a)
Buckley v. Valeo
b)
Baker v. Carr
c)
Citizens United v. FEC
d)
U.S. v Nixon
42.
America's earliest party system developed over political differences between
a)
Hamilton and Washington
b)
Jefferson and Hamilton
c)
Madison and Hamilton
d)
Madison and Monroe
43.
Which type of third (minor) party tends to be the most long-lived?
a)
splinter
b)
single issue
c)
ideological
d)
economic protest
44.
When fewer voters support one of the two major parties and begin to think of themselves as "independent" voters, we have seen 
a)
realignment
b)
dealignment
c)
abstention
d)
straight-ticket voting
45.
A shift in party allegiances, such as Southerners leaving the Democratic Party and moving support to the Republican Party , is known as
a)
realignment
b)
dealignment
c)
coattail effect
d)
proportional representation
46.
The __________ problem occurs when people fail to join a groupbecause they can get the benefits the group offers without contributing to the group’s efforts.
a)
pluralist
b)
free-rider
c)
group coordination
d)
group formation
47.
Which of the following is a consequence of the rise of television broadcasting?
a)
Candidates are more capable of running for office on their own by appealing to people directly through TV.
b)
Individuals have a greater need for political parties to help them make decisions.
c)
Groups have greater access to spread their issues and messages to the public.
d)
Congress has received more television coverage compared to the other two branches of government.
48.
Increasing public attention to specific problems is a core feature of the media’s __________ power.
a)
gate-keeping
b)
agenda-setting
c)
investigative
d)
watchdog
49.
Research suggests that the overriding bias in the news is one toward stories that __________.
a)
are humanitarian
b)
will draw the largest audience
c)
put the president in a good light
d)
favor liberals
50.
An intentional news leak for the purpose of assessing the political reaction to that news is called a(n) __________.
a)
press conference
b)
trial balloon
c)
talking head
d)
media event
51.
Party realignments are rare and cataclysmic events in American political history. According to your text, when did the last one occur?
a)
1968
b)
2000
c)
1894
d)
1860
52.
Television, radio, newspapers, magazines, the Internet, and other forms of communication are collectively referred to as the __________.
a)
fourth branch of government
b)
mass media
c)
world of high-tech politics
d)
World Wide Web
53.
James Madison described how a government could be designed to control the effects of __________.
a)
political parties
b)
factions
c)
monarchies
d)
representative government
54.
The Democratic and Republican candidates for president are formally nominated by the __________.
a)
national party conventions
b)
presidential caucuses
c)
national committees
d)
Electoral College
55.
A MAJOR objection to many lobbying groups is that they
a)
have too much influence on government
b)
are illegal under the federal Constitution
c)
are free from all government regulations
d)
are free from all government regulations
56.
Which of the following is NOT apart of the National Convention. 
a)
pick its presidential candidate
b)
adopt the party's platform
c)
select the party's delegates
d)
unify the party behind its candidate
57.
What was the warning that many of our founding fathers gave about political parties?
a)
They would be ineffective at running the nation 
b)
It would be too expensive 
c)
There would be too many political parties 
d)
They would divide the country 
58.
The MAIN purpose of lobbying is to
a)
ensure that free and honest elections are held
b)
Represent Interest groups and attempt to influence government 
c)
meet constitutional requirements for choosing the President
d)
protect the American public from corrupt public officials
59.
What happens if no presidential candidate wins the majority of the electoral votes?
a)
The candidate with the most popular votes is declared president
b)
The decision is passed down to the House of Representatives
c)
A joint session of Congress will vote on the candidates
d)
There will be a mandatory recount
60.
Which of the following BEST describes how the president of the United States is elected to office?
a)
The votes casted by a slate of electors, based on the general population vote, determines who becomes President
b)
The president is elected by votes in the Senate and House of Representatives
c)
The general population votes and whoever receives the most votes wins
d)
Each state holds an election, submits its vote and whoever wins the most states becomes president
61.
Which of the following is NOT considered a Linkage Institution? 
a)
Political Parties 
b)
Social Media 
c)
bureaucracies
d)
Elections 
62.
In what way do political action committees heavily influence Congress?
a)
Through the creation of a federal budget
b)
Through financial contributions
c)
Through guaranteeing media coverage
d)
Through the formation of political agendas
63.
Which term BEST describes a list of principles/beliefs held by a political party?
a)
public policy
b)
primary elections
c)
propaganda
d)
party platform
64.
The purpose of the Federal Election Campaign Act was to
a)
persuade young voters to participate in elections
b)
reach a new level of voter turnout
c)
eliminate special interest influence
d)
regulate campaign funding
65.
What is the meaning of grassroots lobbying?
a)
Lobbying for environmental issues
b)
Citizen participation in influencing public policy
c)
The measuring of support of opposition to proposed legislation
d)
Lobbying that does not use money to influence public policy
66.
The MAJOR role of political parties in the United States is to
a)
ensure that free and fair elections are held
b)
meet constitutional requirements for choosing the President
c)
nominate candidates for public office and conduct campaigns
d)
protect the American public for corrupt public officials
67.
Which is a true statement about political parties in the United States?
a)
the two-party system began only in recent times
b)
the Framers did not want political parties
c)
Political parties are described in the Bill of Rights
d)
Throughout its history, the U.S. had been controlled by one party
68.
Which federal law passed in 1993 was intended to make voter registration easier?
a)
24th Amendment 
b)
Civil Rights Act
c)
Motor Voter Law
d)
Voting Rights Act
69.
Which of the following is the MOST ACCURATE statement about voters aged 18-20?
a)
The number of young voters has gone steadily down in every presidential election since 1972
b)
Members of this age group consistently vote in higher numbers than Americans 65 and older.
c)
Turnout for this age group has consistently been the highest of all age groups.
d)
Members of this age group have shown themselves to be less likely to vote than any other age group
70.
Which of the following terms means that people are gradually moving away from both parties?
a)
realignment
b)
dealignment
c)
gerrymandering
d)
reevaluation
71.
Over time, the ideas first developed by minor parties are often _______  by major parties. 
a)
attacked
b)
absorbed
c)
ignored
d)
repressed
72.

What is the purpose of a political party's platform?

a)

to tell Americans what to believe

b)

to outline and make clear their views on important issues

c)

to help candidates who don't understand the issues

d)

to make it easy for opposing parties to adopt their views

73.

What is a strategy an interest group might use to influence an election's outcome (results)?

a)

pay candidates to quit running

b)

conduct public opinion polls

c)

run TV and newspaper ads

d)

hire high-powered lobbyists to influence legislators

74.

The Save the Turtles Political Action Committee (PAC) can only support one candidate. The chart below shows four candidates' positions on important issues. Which candidate would the PAC choose to support, based upon this information?

a)

Don McDude

b)

Bernie McSanders

c)

Mitchie O'Connell

d)

Hilaria McLinton

75.

What do lobbyists try to do?

a)

help Congress in writing legislation for the common good

b)

ensure the federal budget balances

c)

help the President to choose Supreme Court justices and Cabinet members

d)

influence the decisions made by government officials

76.

Which is NOT a way that the media affects government?

a)

monitor elected officials to ensure responsible behavior

b)

influence voters' criteria for evaluating candidates

c)

encourage voters to share their beliefs and views

d)

shape legislation (laws) by influencing Congressional voting

77.

How do Political Action Committees (PACs) influence government?

a)

advising the President

b)

staffing Congressional offices

c)

financially supporting causes and campaigns

d)

sending written summaries of cases to the Supreme Court

78.

What do the following groups have in common? M.A.D.D., A.A.R.P., W.W.F., N.R.A., P.E.T.A.?

a)

They're all government agencies seeking to influence Congress.

b)

They're all nonprofit groups seeking funding for their causes.

c)

They're all political third parties seeking election of supportive candidates.

d)

They're all interest groups seeking to draw attention to and lobby for their causes.

79.

Why is the same event sometimes reported differently by different news networks?

a)

Newspapers and networks hold certain political beliefs (biases) that are shown in their reporting.

b)

Newspapers and networks don't get enough information to report events accurately.

c)

Some newspapers and networks just want to trick the public into believing things that aren't true.

d)

Political parties pay newspapers and news networks to make them look good, leading to false reporting.

80.

What would be the most accurate source to find information about candidates' views during an election?

a)

a private interest group's website

b)

a record of the candidates' voting history on issues-related legislation

c)

a TV commercial sponsored by a political party

d)

a newspaper editorial

81.

Carlos is 21 years old. He goes to college in the evenings, works at a nursing home for senior citizens during the day, and is happy to return to his rented apartment home at night. Based on the candidates' positions on the chart, which one is Carlos most likely to vote for?

a)

Candidate A

b)

Candidate B

c)

Candidate C

d)

Candidate D

82.

"The impeachment of Trump doesn't matter to me because he's the Republican candidate, and I always vote Republican" would be an example of:

a)

Retrospective voting

b)

Prospective voting

c)

Party-line voting

d)

Rational choice

83.

"I'm going to vote for Bernie Sanders in the primary because I think he has the best plan to help me with my student loan debt" would be an example of:

a)

Retrospective voting

b)

Prospective voting

c)

Party-line voting

d)

Rational choice

84.

"Nancy Pelosi's leadership in the House has been awful, I will vote Republican because of it" would be an example of:

a)

Retrospective voting

b)

Prospective voting

c)

Party-line voting

d)

Rational choice

85.

"I'm voting for Joe Biden because he gives me hope that we will be able to unify our country and begin to get things done across party lines" would be an example of:

a)

Retrospective voting

b)

Prospective voting

c)

Party-line voting

d)

Rational choice

86.

Voting rights have __________ over time.

a)

Increased

b)

Decreased

87.

Which amendment gave African American men the right to vote?

a)

13th

b)

14th

c)

15th

d)

17th

88.

Which Amendment led to the direct election of Senators?

a)

17th Amendment

b)

18th Amendment

c)

20th Amendment

d)

23rd Amendment

89.

Based on the original wording of the Constitution, who elected Senators?

a)

the people in the State

b)

the state legislature

c)

the Electoral College

d)

the governor of the State

90.

Which Amendment gave women the right to vote?

a)

23rd

b)

18th

c)

21st

d)

19th

91.

Which Amendment abolished poll taxes?

a)

21st

b)

22nd

c)

23rd

d)

24th

92.

Which of the following was NOT banned by the Voting Rights Act of 1965?

a)

Motor voter laws

b)

Grandfather Clauses

c)

Literacy Tests

d)

Poll taxes

93.

Which Amendment gave 18-20 year olds the right to vote?

a)

23rd

b)

26th

c)

27th

d)

25th

94.

What did the Motor Voter Act do?

a)

It requires you to renew your driver's license in order to vote.

b)

It requires states to transport you to the polls on election day.

c)

It requires states to let you register to vote when you apply for or renew your driver's license.

d)

It requires you to have a state ID to vote.

95.

What conclusion can be drawn from analyzing the chart?

a)

The majority of Americans take get involved in the political process through donating money to a campaign.

b)

Volunteering for a political campaign is the way that most baby boomers participate in politics.

c)

Attendance at political rallies has increased in the last decade.

d)

Casting a vote is the primary way that most Americans participate in government.

96.

According to historical data, which age group has been known to have the highest voter turnout?

a)

18-24

b)

25-44

c)

45+

97.

Which of the following can be contributing factors to low voter turnout in the United States?

a)

Lack of information, Experience, Residential Mobility and Income

b)

Elections held on random days of the week

c)

Taxes imposed by the king

d)

All of the above

98.

A preference, opinion or attitude that favors one way of thinking or feeling over another.

a)

Third Parties

b)

Bias

c)

Society

d)

Government

99.

A Political Party that is not one of the two major parties in the country; a minor party

a)

Two-Party System

b)

Socialist Party

c)

Political System

d)

Third Party

100.

A Political System consisting primarily of two major political parties, more or less equal in strength.

a)

Two-Party System

b)

Socialist Party

c)

Political System

d)

Third Party

101.

A political party that believes that the federal government should take a more active role in people's lives, particularly those who are in need.

a)

Republican Party

b)

Democratic Party

c)

Libertarian Party

d)

Socialist Party

102.

A political party that believes in individual freedom and believes the only purpose of government is to protect this freedom.

a)

Republican Party

b)

Democratic Party

c)

Libertarian Party

d)

Socialist Party

103.

A political party that believes that the federal government should play a less active role in people's lives and that individuals can take care of themselves without government help.

a)

Republican Party

b)

Democratic Party

c)

Libertarian Party

d)

Socialist Party

104.

A written statement of the goals of a political party.

a)

Candidate

b)

Government

c)

Party Platform

d)

Society

105.

An organization that tries to get political power by electing members to public office so that their political ideas can become laws or policies

a)

Political System

b)

Government

c)

Party Platform

d)

Political Party

106.
A political party is a group of persons who join together in order to
a)
Alert the public to problems that need government action
b)
Gain control of the government through the electoral process
c)
Educate the public about the need for political activism
d)
Ensure that nominees for public office are of good character
107.
The Free Soil party, the “Know Nothing” party, and the Right to Life party are all examples of 
a)
Ideological parties
b)
Single-issue parties
c)
Splinter parties
d)
Economic protest parties
108.

What is the primary goal of political parties?

a)

to create a national platform

b)

to get their candidates elected

c)

to collect campaign contributions

d)

to attract members who agree on issues

109.

Which of these is the most common form of individual involvement with a political party?

a)

attending a party rally or meeting

b)

making a financial contribution to the party

c)

registering to vote as a member of the party

d)

working on the campaign of a party candidate

110.

The American tendency toward ________ encourages the two major parties to build broad coalitions.

a)

big government

b)

idealism

c)

radicalism

d)

moderation

111.
When fewer voters support one of the two major parties and begin to think of themselves as "independent" voters, we have seen 
a)
realignment
b)
dealignment
c)
abstention
d)
straight-ticket voting
112.
A shift in party allegiances, such as Southerners leaving the Democratic Party and moving support to the Republican Party , is known as
a)
realignment
b)
dealignment
c)
coattail effect
d)
proportional representation
113.

an organized effort to influence the policy process by persuading public officials to favor or oppose action on a specific issue

a)

Interest group

b)

lobbying

c)

platform

d)

Political action committee

114.

All of the people entitled to vote in a given election

a)

pluralism

b)

Primary election

c)

electorate

d)

Political party

115.

an organization that seeks to achieve power by electing its members to public office

a)

political action committees

b)

political parties

c)

pluralism

d)

lobbying

116.

any organized group whose members share a common goal and try to promote their interests by influencing government policymaking and decision making

a)

Interest group

b)

platform

c)

Political action committee

d)

lobbying

117.

a political party’s statement of principles and objectives

a)

Interest group

b)

caucus

c)

platform

d)

ideology

118.

an electoral system that awards offices to the highest vote-getters without ensuring representation for voters in the minority; under this system, a slim majority of voters can control 100 percent of elected offices

a)

caucus

b)

electorate

c)

proportional representation

d)

winner-take-all system

119.

an organization that raises and distributes funds to candidates running for office

a)

Political party

b)

Interest group

c)

platform

d)

political action committees (PACs)

120.

a political system in which two parties dominate the electoral process and control the government

a)

public agenda

b)

political action committees

c)

two-party system

d)

pluralism

121.

an election in which voters determine their party’s nominee for an elective office

a)

primary election

b)

open primary

c)

midterm election

d)

general election

122.

a public official seeking reelection to the position he or she currently occupies

a)

party base

b)

self-announcement

c)

incumbent

d)

swing voter

123.

an election in which voters choose among candidates from different parties to fill an elective office

a)

caucus

b)

primary election

c)

general election

d)

winner-take-all system

124.
The opposite of political apathy would be
a)
  Independents
b)
 Political efficacy
c)
 Literate
d)
  Electorate
125.
Who has the lowest voter turnout  
a)
elderly
b)
18 year old
c)
women(25-50)
d)
men(25-50)
126.
  How many Electoral College votes do you need to win 
a)
270
b)
435
c)
535
d)
100
127.
Which of the following is not a functions of the major parties in United States politics 
a)
providing a mechanism for the conduct of government.
b)
insuring the good performance of their elected candidates.
c)
nominating candidates for office.
d)
supporting split-ticket voting.
128.
Who can vote in a closed  primary
a)
all qualified voters may vote.
b)
only declared party members 
c)
voters must vote a split ticket.
d)
voters must complete separate ballots for both parties.
129.
What party is in favor of deregulation of most businesses?
a)
Whigs
b)
Anti-Federalist
c)
Democracts
d)
Republicans
130.
What party is would like to see affordable healthcare for all citizens?
a)
Republicans
b)
Know-Nothing
c)
Whigs
d)
Democrats
131.
What is most common form of political participation ?
a)
voting
b)
protesting
c)
running for office
d)
debating
132.
Which of the following is NOT a major defect of the Electoral College?
a)
Popular Vote is directly reflected by the Electoral College
b)
the winner of the popular vote is not always guaranteed the presidency
c)
any election might have to be decided in the House of Representatives
d)
electors are not required to vote in accord with the popular vote
133.
Which is true about Super PACs?
a)
are not regulated by the FEC
b)
are allowed to coordinate with candidates
c)
can receive unlimited donations and spend as much as they want
d)
cannot use express advocacy
134.
The impact of the mass media on the public agenda can best be described as its ability to
a)
focus the public's attention on specific issues.
b)
tell people what opinions to have about those issues.
c)
tell people whom to vote for.
d)
can be used to focus government attention on specific problems or issues.
135.
An organization of people sharing common interest or goals that seek to influence the making of public policy.
a)
Interest Group
b)
Bipartisan Campaign Reform Act of 2002 (McCain-Feingold Act)
c)
Lobby
d)
Open Primary
136.
People who seek to control Gov't through winning elections

Example = Democrats & Republicans
a)
Political Party
b)
Interest Group
c)
Political Lobbying
d)
Political Agenda
137.
Private organizers who share certain views & work to shape public policy

Example = NRA or MADD
a)
Interest Group
b)
Mass Media
c)
Political Party
d)
Interest Factions
138.
Pressure legislators & public-policy-making; Seek to influence on an issue

Think $$$
a)
Lobbying
b)
Public Opinion Polls
c)
Mass Media
d)
Interest Groups
139.
The use of ________, especially TV has really changed modern politics in the USA.
a)
Mass Media
b)
Literature
c)
Fliers
d)
Lobbying
140.
The party out of power criticizes the policies and behaviors of the party in power. What is this called?
a)
the governing function 
b)
the bonding agent function
c)
the nominating function
d)
the watchdog function 
141.
Which of the following terms means that people are gradually moving away from both parties?
a)
realignment
b)
dealignment
c)
gerrymandering
d)
reevaluation
142.
Television and radio are regulated by the
a)
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
b)
Department of Health & Human Services
c)
Federal Communications Commission
d)
Securities & Exchange Commission
143.
Which of the following is not a main type of interest group?
a)
economic issues
b)
equality concerns
c)
consumer interests
d)
litigation
144.
The official statement of a party's policy goals, released as party of the national party convention, is known as
a)
grassroots organization
b)
the party in the electorate
c)
the party platform
d)
the party pyramid
145.
The __________ problem occurs when people fail to join a groupbecause they can get the benefits the group offers without contributing to the group’s efforts.
a)
pluralist
b)
free-rider
c)
group coordination
d)
group formation
146.
Which of the following is a consequence of the rise of television broadcasting?
a)
Candidates are more capable of running for office on their own by appealing to people directly through TV.
b)
Individuals have a greater need for political parties to help them make decisions.
c)
Groups have greater access to spread their issues and messages to the public.
d)
Congress has received more television coverage compared to the other two branches of government.
147.
Increasing public attention to specific problems is a core feature of the media’s __________ power.
a)
gate-keeping
b)
agenda-setting
c)
investigative
d)
watchdog
148.
Research suggests that the overriding bias in the news is one toward stories that __________.
a)
are humanitarian
b)
will draw the largest audience
c)
put the president in a good light
d)
favor liberals

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