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AP Gov - Unit 5 Review #2

Total questions: 190

Worksheet time: 2hrs 7mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
Which of the following is a disadvantage of candidate-centered campaigns?
a)
decrease mobilization efforts
b)
decrease in role of political parties
c)
decrease in money spent on campaigns
d)
decrease in third-party candidates
2.
When voters must register for a party to cast their nomination vote, they are participating in a
a)
caucus
b)
general election
c)
closed primary
d)
open primary
3.
How many electoral votes does a candidate need to win a presidential election?
a)
538
b)
18
c)
55
d)
270
4.
Which of the following cases is most associated with "unlimited special-interest cash"?
a)
Baker v. Carr
b)
Engel v. Vitale
c)
NY Times v. U.S
d)
Citizens United v. FEC
5.
Which of the following qualities of political parties promote democracy?
a)
Eliminating corruption in the bureaucracy
b)
educating the public about upcoming elections
c)
reducing gridlock in Congress
d)
Ensuring only eligible voters can vote
6.
Iron triangles are made up of
a)
a triad of third party candidates
b)
legislators, lobbyists, and judges
c)
3 PACs
d)
Congressional members/committees, interest groups, bureaucrats
7.
The direct election of U.S. Senators was established with the
a)
12th Amendment
b)
23th Amendment
c)
17th Amendment
d)
26th Amendment
8.
Which best supports a claim that electoral college violates democratic principles?
a)
encourages campaigning in every state
b)
electors are chosen by voters
c)
swing states are focused upon more in a campaign
d)
electors frequently switch their vote at the convention
9.
Which of the following describes the 26th Amendment?
a)
Voting age minimum is 18
b)
Poll taxes are eliminated
c)
Voting age maximum is 74
d)
DC gets 3 electoral votes
10.
A voter's decision to support a candidate based on their promises for the future displays what voting pattern?
a)
Prospective voting
b)
retrospective voting
c)
rational choice voting
d)
party line voting
11.
Which level of government is responsible for setting voter requirements and registration rules?
a)
Federal
b)
State
c)
Local
12.
The Bipartisan Campaign Reform Act (BCRA) did what?
a)
made campaign donations illegal
b)
banned untraceable donations to campaigns
c)
banned negative advertisements
d)
banned third parties from federal funding
13.
What do both the 12th and the 23rd amendments have in common?
a)
expanded equal protection of rights
b)
expanded criminal rights
c)
addressed general elections
d)
addressed federalism
14.
Which of the following is true of Super PACs?
a)
Must follow the "Stand By Your Ad" Provision
b)
Can't spend unlimited funds
c)
Must set limits on campaign contributions from donors
d)
Can only contribute funding to candidates rather than campaigns
15.
When citizens vote for a candidate of one party as well as candidates from another they are..
a)
Realignment
b)
Split Ticket Voting
c)
Republicanism
d)
Caucusing
16.
Which of the following is true about political parties?
a)
The Democratic and Republican parties are the only U.S. parties.
b)
Regional demographics do not play into political support.
c)
The Republican party was originally focused upon the abolishment of slavery
d)
Democratic party has always favored states' rights.
17.
An event where party members meet to discuss, debate, and vote for a nominee is called a
a)
closed primary
b)
caucus
c)
open primary
d)
general election
18.
Which Constitutional amendment abolished poll taxes?
a)
12
b)
23
c)
24
d)
26
19.
Which party statistically creates policy that is more in favor of traditional values?
a)
Green
b)
Democratic
c)
Libertarian
d)
Republican
20.
What is the purpose of a political action committee (PAC)?
a)
Collect money from members to influence elections.
b)
watch voter behavior
c)
collect money to invest in stocks
d)
collect taxes
21.

NUMERICALLY identify the amendment that requires presidential and vice presidential candidates run on the same ticket

(a)  

22.
Which of these caucuses is the earliest indicator of the nomination season results?
a)
California Caucus
b)
Iowa Caucus
c)
New Hampshire Caucus
d)
Ohio Caucus
23.
The purpose of lobbying is to
a)
be a representative for a state
b)
apply pressure and influence government decisions
c)
raise interest rates
d)
collect independent campaign donations
24.
All of the following are examples of the "media watchdog" reporting EXCEPT
a)
Investigative reporting on the Iraq War
b)
The Watergate Scandal
c)
The handling of the Covid-19 Pandemic
d)
2000 presidential election
25.
Amicus Curiae briefs are used to
a)
lobby the courts to side with the desire of interest groups
b)
Used to determine eligibility for SCOTUS approval
c)
Set limitations on campaign donations
d)
Regulate the media
26.
Voting based on what an incumbent has done in office is
a)
party line voting
b)
split ticket voting
c)
retrospective voting
d)
prospective voting
27.
Which amendment made it unconstitutional to take away a man's voting rights based on race?
a)
15
b)
17
c)
19
d)
23
28.
Which election will finally decide who will win political office?
a)
Closed primary
b)
open primary
c)
caucus
d)
general election
29.
Which linkage institution OFFICIALLY nominates a candidate for office?
a)
Media
b)
Political Parties
c)
Interest Groups
d)
PACs
30.
The fact that the media focuses more on the drama of politics rather than policy issues is called...
a)
media consolidation
b)
voter mobilization
c)
agenda setting
d)
horse-race journalism
31.
The idea that the person already holding office has benefits a challenger does not is called
a)
Incumbency advantage
b)
free-rider problem
c)
winner-take-all
d)
candidate-centered campaign
32.
Which of the following is not a function of interest groups?
a)
lobbying
b)
drafting legislation
c)
mobilizing membership
d)
nominating candidates
33.
People who are hired by a campaign to give advice on how to approach a race are called
a)
Bureaucrats
b)
Professional election consultants
c)
lobbyists
d)
Committee membership
34.
The 5th Unit of AP Gov is centered on political participation is focused upon what Constitutional principle?
a)
popular soveriegnty
b)
federalism
c)
separation of powers
d)
judicial review
35.

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

36.

"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

37.

"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

38.

"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

39.

"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

40.

Which amendment gave African American men the right to vote?

a)

13th

b)

14th

c)

15th

d)

17th

41.

Which Amendment led to the direct election of Senators?

a)

17th Amendment

b)

18th Amendment

c)

20th Amendment

d)

23rd Amendment

42.

Which Amendment abolished poll taxes?

a)

21st

b)

22nd

c)

23rd

d)

24th

43.

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

a)

23rd

b)

26th

c)

27th

d)

25th

44.

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.

45.

A written statement of the goals of a political party.

a)

Candidate

b)

Government

c)

Party Platform

d)

Society

46.
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
47.
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
48.

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

49.

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

50.

An electoral system that awards offices to the highest vote-getters, also making it difficult for 3rd parties to win under this system

a)

GOTV

b)

electorate

c)

proportional representation

d)

winner-take-all

51.

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)

52.
The opposite of political apathy would be
a)
  Independents
b)
 Political efficacy
c)
 Literate
d)
  Electorate
53.
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.
54.
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
55.
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.
56.
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 
57.

The __________ problem occurs when people fail to join a group because 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

58.

The NRA is an example of an

a)

Interest Group

b)

Non-Profit 501(c)4

c)

Linkage Institution

d)

all of the above

59.

Which of the following has an LIMIT on the amount contributed to a candidate

a)

PAC

b)

Super PAC

c)

501(c)4

d)

527

60.

After a "Critical Election" where traditional voting patterns or a party's base shifts, and a new party dominates US Politics

a)

Party Realignment

b)

Party Dealignment

c)

Third Party Candidates

d)

Grassroots Campaign

61.

What do the following groups have in common? M.A.D.D., A.A.R.P., 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 single issue interest groups seeking to draw attention to and lobby for their causes.

62.

The main purpose of voter registration is

a)

make it easier to vote

b)

encourage a larger turn out

c)

prevent fraud

d)

promote intelligent voting

63.

Lack of interest

No sense of political efficacy

Ballot fatigue

Those issues are reasons for what?

a)

why people vote

b)

reason people vote democrat

c)

reason people vote for third parties

d)

reasons for not voting

64.

The best predictor of how someone will vote is

a)

their partisan identification

b)

the candidates running for office

c)

the current issues facing the nation

d)

the weather on election day

65.

Why is the media considered a linkage institution?

a)

it connects people to the government

b)

it makes people pay to access news

c)

it conducts polls to gauge public opinion

d)

it is consumer-driven

66.

"Biden Favored to Win by 8 Points Over Trump" What type of journalism does this headline represent?

a)

gatekeeper

b)

horse race journalism

c)

consumer-driven media

d)

disinformation

67.

In the 2016 Presidential election the focus was on who was winning and not on the issues. This neglect of the content caused many people to be surprised by the outcomes of the election. This is an example of

a)

Sound Bites

b)

Watch Dog

c)

Horse Race Journalism

d)

Gatekeeper

68.

When two writers named Woodward and Bernstein reported on the fact that Richard Nixon was illegally spying on his political opponents they served what role

a)

media literacy educator

b)

score keeper

c)

gate keeper

d)

watch dog

69.

The Bipartisan Campaign Reform Act of 2002 (McCain-Feingold) did which of the following?

a)

It created interest groups known as 527s.

b)

It made it illegal for unions to donate to presidential campaigns.

c)

It banned soft money donations to national parties.

d)

It banned candidates from running negative advertisements.

70.

In response to the Bipartisan Campaign Reform Act (McCain-Feingold Act), the United States Supreme Court, in Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission (2010), ruled that

a)

limits cannot be placed upon candidates’ contributions to their own campaigns

b)

independent campaign expenditures by corporations and unions are protected by the First Amendment

c)

limits on issue advertisements 90 days before an election are unconstitutional

d)

limits on campaign contributions by minors are constitutional under the First Amendment

71.

Typically, presidential candidates implement their campaign strategies by

a)

applying their resources evenly among the states, because they must win popular votes in a majority of the states to be elected

b)

focusing on larger, competitive, swing states, because they might tip the balance of the electoral college

c)

focusing on small states, because these states have proportionally more electoral votes than more populous states have

d)

ignoring the electoral college, because the popular vote determines the outcome of the election

72.

What is a consequence of candidate-centered electoral campaigns?

a)

Weakens the role of the political party in the nominating process

b)

Very few 3rd party candidates on the ballot

c)

Lesser amounts being spent on campaigns

d)

Low voter turnouts

73.

When party members meet at a community center to nominate a candidate for office, they participate in which of the following?

a)

General election

b)

Caucus (Party/Nominating Convention)

c)

Blanket primary

d)

Open primary

74.

Which constitutional amendments made sure that America's voting populace included more than just wealthy white males? (Multiple Answers)

a)

1st Amendment

b)

15th Amendment

c)

2nd Amendment

d)

19th Amendment

75.

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

76.

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

77.

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

78.

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

79.

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

80.

In 2020, your mom wants to run for President. She is 42 years old and has a high school diploma. She was born in Canada, but became a naturalized U.S. citizen ten years ago. Your Civics teacher says your mom isn't qualified to run for President. Why isn't your mom qualified to run for President?

a)

She isn't a natural-born citizen of the U.S.

b)

She's too old.

c)

She doesn't have a college degree.

d)

She has no government experience.

81.

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

82.

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.

83.

Which political party wants the LEAST amount of government involvement in public life?

a)

Green Party

b)

Democratic Party

c)

Republican Party

d)

Libertarian Party

84.

Which major political party believes that the government should provide a "safety net" of government programs, so that its citizens' basic needs are met?

a)

Constitution Party

b)

Democratic Party

c)

Republican Party

d)

Libertarian Party

85.

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.

86.

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

87.

Which Amendment gave women the right to vote?

a)

23rd

b)

18th

c)

21st

d)

19th

88.

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

89.

Which Amendment led to the direct election of Senators?

a)

17th Amendment

b)

18th Amendment

c)

20th Amendment

d)

23rd Amendment

90.

Who the the right to vote before the Civil War?

a)

All men

b)

Land owning men

c)

Men and women

d)

All White men

91.

Voting rights have __________ over time.

a)

Increased

b)

Decreased

92.

What is the name of the system where the person who gets the most votes WINS?

a)

First Past the Post

b)

FPTP

c)

Winner Take All

d)

Simple Majority

93.

What is it called when voters are strategically grouped together (or separated)?

a)

Drawing the lines

b)

Gerrymandering

c)

Safe Seats

d)

Spoiler Effect

94.

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

95.

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

a)

party base

b)

self-announcement

c)

incumbent

d)

swing voter

96.

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

97.

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

98.
  How many Electoral College votes do you need to win 
a)
270
b)
435
c)
535
d)
100
99.
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.
100.

The qualifications to become President are

a)

citizen for 10 years, Protestant, at least 35 years old

b)

native born citizen, 35 years old, US resident for 14 years

101.

True or False: The role of third parties is to persuade the public on issues neglected by the major parties.

a)

True

b)

False

102.

True or False: Third parties affect outcomes of elections when they receive a vote instead of a major political party.

a)

True

b)

False

103.

True or False: Presidential candidates do not have to be born on U.S. soil.

a)

True

b)

False

104.

Which of the following describes an effect of the Twenty-Fourth Amendment?

a)

It assured equal access to places of public accommodation regardless of race.

b)

It increased the importance of the Speaker of the House of Representatives

c)

It reduced barriers to political participation on the basis of gender.

d)

It eliminated poll taxes.

105.

Which of the following statements about political parties and the United States Constitution is true?

a)

The Constitution specifies that political party leaders must be native-born United States citizens.

b)

According to the Constitution, only two major political parties may exist at any time.

c)

The Constitution requires political parties to be restricted by both federal and state law.

d)

The issue of political parties is not addressed in the Constitution.

106.

Which of the following is the most accurate statement about political parties in the United States?

    

a)

It is increasingly difficult for third parties to gain more than two percent of the popular vote.

b)

National party organizations are generally the strongest party organizations.

c)

The percentage of voters identifying themselves as either Democrats or Republicans has been declining since 

the 1970's.

d)

Parties increasingly identify themselves with coherent ideologies to attract large blocs of voters.

107.

What is the biggest flaw in the Electoral College?

a)

It can work against the principle of popular sovereignty when a candidate wins without winning the most votes nationwide

b)

It creates a scenario in which electors always do not vote for the candidate their state pledges to support.

c)

It undermines the rights of states to determine their own method of electing the President

d)

It encourages independents and third party candidates to run for office

108.

Which of the following best describes the effect of Citizens United v. FEC

a)

Contributions from corporations have undermined fair and competitive campaigns

b)

Placing limits on special interest groups does not have an effect on elections

c)

Money does not influence how people vote

d)

Special interest groups do not have a right to donate unlimited amounts of money

109.

What are important functions of political parties

a)

Eliminating corruption in the bureaucracy

b)

Educating the public about upcoming elections

c)

Ensuring only eligible voters can vote

d)

Reducing gridlock in Congress

110.

What are the three points in an iron triangle?

a)

legislators, lobbyists, and judges

b)

third parties, major parties, and second parties

c)

agencies, congressional committees, and interest groups

d)

PACs, lobbyists, and litigators

111.

When no one receives 270 votes in the Electoral College, how is the President decided?

a)

Runoff between the top two candidates

b)

US Supreme Court directly elects the President

c)

The election is null and void and Congress appoints a President

d)

The House of Representatives chooses a new President by a majority of votes by state

112.

Which of the following is the biggest difference between political parties and interest groups?

a)

Parties are prohibited from sponsoring campaign advertisements while interest groups are not

b)

Political parties represent a broad array of issues, while interest groups are more likely to focus on a narrow set of issues

c)

Political parties are more likely to focus on national politics, while interest groups focus solely on local politics

d)

Political parties have strength in particular regions while interest groups have power across all states

113.

Interest groups like the NAACP and the ACLU have seen most of their victories through

a)

mass demonstrations to raise awareness for their cause

b)

lobbying individual Congress members

c)

litigation of the courts to gain legal protections

d)

launching educational campaigns to increase the level of support

114.

What is the difference between retrospective and prospective voting?

a)

Retrospective votes based on the future, while Prospective votes based on the past

b)

Prospective votes based on the future, while Retrospective votes based on the past

c)

Prospective votes based on rationality, while Retrospective votes based on emotion

d)

Prospective votes based on campaign ads, while Prospective votes based on campaign spending

115.

Candidate centered campaigns

a)

focus on the platform of the political party

b)

focus on the personality and electability of a candidate

c)

focus on the campaign spending of a candidate

d)

focus on the educational background of a candidate

116.

What is the process where people to get their news from information sources are compatible with their beliefs?

a)

Party identification

b)

Selective exposure

c)

The Revolving Door

d)

Media bias

117.

How can cable news negatively impact a consumer?

a)

Fact and opinion are presented together

b)

Only opinions are presented

c)

The consumer may become too informed

d)

Only facts are presented

118.

What is loyalty to a party that helps shape how members see the world, define problems, and identify appropriate solutions?

a)

Representation

b)

Party loyalty

c)

Partisanship

d)

Politics

119.

Which of the following would be MOST EFFECTIVE in helping the National Education Association support its interests?

a)

Lobbying members of Congressional committees

b)

Increasing membership incentives

c)

Petition Congress to hold an oversight hearing

120.

What is a way that people publicly express their disagreement with a government's policy or action?

a)

Issue advocacy ad

b)

Social protest

c)

Astroturf lobbying

d)

Recall process

121.

Which of the following is NOT a linkage institution?

a)

Political parties

b)

The media

c)

The Legislative Branch

d)

Interest groups

122.

Which of the following is not a stage in presidential elections?

a)

The Decision to Run

b)

Primaries and Caucuses

c)

Party Convention

d)

Debates and Advertising

123.

What is an organization with the purpose of raising and spending money to elect or defeat a candidate?

a)

A political party

b)

A PAC

c)

An interest group

d)

A Congressional Caucus

124.

What does horse-race journalism focus on (check all that apply)?

a)

The components of a candidate's policies

b)

A candidate's physical appearance

c)

The candidate's reasoning behind their policies

d)

The competition of a political race

125.

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

126.

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

127.

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

128.

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

129.

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.

130.

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.

131.

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

132.

"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

133.

"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

134.

"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

135.

Voting rights have __________ over time.

a)

Increased

b)

Decreased

136.

Which amendment gave African American men the right to vote?

a)

13th

b)

14th

c)

15th

d)

17th

137.

Which Amendment led to the direct election of Senators?

a)

17th Amendment

b)

18th Amendment

c)

20th Amendment

d)

23rd Amendment

138.

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

139.

Which Amendment gave women the right to vote?

a)

23rd

b)

18th

c)

21st

d)

19th

140.

Which Amendment abolished poll taxes?

a)

21st

b)

22nd

c)

23rd

d)

24th

141.

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

a)

23rd

b)

26th

c)

27th

d)

25th

142.

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.

143.

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

a)

18-24

b)

25-44

c)

45+

144.

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

145.

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

a)

Third Parties

b)

Bias

c)

Society

d)

Government

146.

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

147.

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

148.

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

149.

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

150.

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

151.

A written statement of the goals of a political party.

a)

Candidate

b)

Government

c)

Party Platform

d)

Society

152.

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

153.
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
154.
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
155.

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

156.

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

a)

big government

b)

idealism

c)

radicalism

d)

moderation

157.

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

158.

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

159.

All of the people entitled to vote in a given election

a)

pluralism

b)

Primary election

c)

electorate

d)

Political party

160.

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

161.

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

162.

a political party’s statement of principles and objectives

a)

Interest group

b)

caucus

c)

platform

d)

ideology

163.

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

164.

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)

165.

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

166.

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

167.

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

a)

party base

b)

self-announcement

c)

incumbent

d)

swing voter

168.

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

169.
Who has the lowest voter turnout  
a)
elderly
b)
18 year old
c)
women(25-50)
d)
men(25-50)
170.
  How many Electoral College votes do you need to win 
a)
270
b)
435
c)
535
d)
100
171.
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.
172.
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.
173.
What party is in favor of deregulation of most businesses?
a)
Whigs
b)
Anti-Federalist
c)
Democracts
d)
Republicans
174.
What party is would like to see affordable healthcare for all citizens?
a)
Republicans
b)
Know-Nothing
c)
Whigs
d)
Democrats
175.
What is most common form of political participation ?
a)
voting
b)
protesting
c)
running for office
d)
debating
176.
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
177.
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.
178.
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
179.

People who seek to control Gov't through winning elections

a)

Political Party

b)

Interest Group

c)

Political Lobbying

d)

Political Agenda

180.

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

181.

Pressure legislators & public-policy-making; Seek to influence on an issue

a)

Lobbying

b)

Public Opinion Polls

c)

Mass Media

d)

Interest Groups

182.

The use of ________, especially TV has really changed modern politics in the USA.

a)

Mass Media

b)

Literature

c)

Fliers

d)

Lobbying

183.
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 
184.
Which of the following terms means that people are gradually moving away from both parties?
a)
realignment
b)
dealignment
c)
gerrymandering
d)
reevaluation
185.
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
186.
Which of the following is not a main type of interest group?
a)
economic issues
b)
equality concerns
c)
consumer interests
d)
litigation
187.

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

188.
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
189.
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.
190.
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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