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Big AP Review

Total questions: 150

Worksheet time: 2hrs 58mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Congress derives a significant amount of its power from 

a)

necessary and proper clause.

b)

ex post facto clause.

c)

executive orders.

d)

inherent powers claus.

2.

The debates between the Federalists and Anti-Federalists were mainly focused on

a)

rural vs. agrarian economic priority.

b)

church vs. state authority.

c)

state vs. federal taxation.

d)

national vs. state supremacy.

3.

Federalist #51 focuses on the topic of

a)

factions and the dangers of tyranny in the American government.

b)

the Bill of Rights.

c)

the branches of government and their independence from one another.

d)

the power of state and local governments.

4.

The term "legislative oversight" refers to Congress's authority to

a)

confirm judges.

b)

conduct investigations.

c)

pass treaties.

d)

fund programs.

5.

In The Federalist 70, Alexander Hamilton states that “energy in the executive is a leading character in the definition of good government.” In this statement, Hamilton is arguing in favor of the need for

a)

a single executive who can respond quickly to crises

b)

a president who has a good understanding of public policy

c)

an electoral college in the selection of the president

d)

a president who is youthful and assertive

6.
Schenck v. United States established that "Clear and Present Danger" could limit which basic right?
a)
Freedom of Speech
b)
Freedom of Press
c)
Freedom of Religion
d)
Cruel and Unusual Punishment
7.
The exclusionary rule holds that
a)
"fighting words" can be excluded from constitutional protection.
b)
a court can order or constrain an action by an individual.
c)
evidence obtained from an illegal search and seizure cannot be used in a trial.
d)
evidence wrongly excluded at trial may not be used in appellate court later.
8.
A Supreme Court decision based on a similar previous case is made based on what concept?
a)
Certiorari
b)
Stare decisis
c)
Amicus curiae
d)
In pauperis
9.
If the number of Representatives in a state changes, district lines must be redrawn. This process is called _________.
a)
Reapportioning
b)
Readjusting
c)
Redistricting
d)
Redistributing
10.
The power to declare federal laws unconstitutional comes from _____
a)
Article III of Constitution
b)
Judiciary Act of 1789
c)
Marbury v. Madison
d)
McCulloch v. Maryland
11.
The three points of an iron triangle include
a)
An independent agency, a state, and a member of Congress.
b)
An administrative agency, an interest group, and a congressional committee.
c)
A cabinet department, an interest group, and the House majority leader.
d)
The Executive Office of the President, an interest group, and a Senate Committee.
12.
Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka (1954) was a significant Supreme Court ruling because it
a)
made it illegal for members of the Communist party to be schoolteachers.
b)
upheld laws allowing for the internment of ethnic groups during wartime.
c)
applied the freedom of press provisions of the First Amendment to the states by means of the Fourteenth Amendment.
d)
held the “separate but equal” concept to be a violation of the equal protection clause of the Fourteenth Amendment.
13.
Which of the following is true of most federal judges appointed by the president?
a)
They serve a ten year term.
b)
They serve as long as the appointing president stays in power.
c)
The serve for life on good behavior unless impeached and convicted by Congress.
d)
They serve for life and are not subject to congressional impeachment.
14.
Where must all revenue bills originate?
a)
The OMB
b)
The House of Representatives
c)
The Senate
d)
The Congressional Budget Office
15.
Which of the following is the best example of a categorical grant?
a)
Money given to states for special education programs
b)
Money given to individuals in the form of tax rebates
c)
Money given to states unconditionally
d)
Money given to states to spend at their discretion on transportation
16.
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
17.
Which of the following actions by a congressional representative is an example of “pork barreling”?
a)
Misusing campaign contributions
b)
Accepting money from a political action committee (PAC)
c)
Directing federal funds into the representative’s district through legislation
d)
Voting for a salary increase
18.
The establishment of two legislative chambers that have different structures and rules.
a)
Bichamberism
b)
Bicameralism
c)
Bipartisanism 
d)
Bipolarism
19.
This states that federal law takes precedence over state law when the laws confict.
a)
The National Security Clause
b)
Elastic Clause
c)
Supremacy Clause
d)
Santa Clause
20.
Establishing the boundaries of United States congressional districts to give one party an advantage over another party is referred to as 
a)
Redistricting
b)
Realignment
c)
Gerrymandering
21.
Economic policy that regulates the economy through government taxing and spending (Congress and President). This is also an example of Keynesian theory (deficit spending) at work.
a)
fiscal policy
b)
monetary policy
c)
incremental policy
d)
socialist policy
22.
The Post Office provides services for the American people and tries to sustain their existence through raising their own profits. This type of bureaucratic organization is best described as:
a)
regulatory agency
b)
independent commission
c)
government corporation
d)
NONE OF THE ABOVE
23.

The doctrine that assumes that human beings had rights in a “state of nature” and create government in order to protect those rights is known as what? (a)  

Choose from the below words
civil rights
consent
natural rights
public policy
24.

Which key concept is where the government's power is restricted by laws to protect individual liberties? (a)  

Choose from the below words
Seperation of Powers
Checks and Balances
Limited Government
Popular Sovereignty
25.

What is a group of individuals, especially within a political organization, such as a political party, a trade union, or other group with a political purpose called?

a)

faction

b)

super pac

c)

unions

d)

single issue groups

26.

Powers both the Federal and State governments have. Ex: Right to Levy taxes

a)

implied powers

b)

power of the purse

c)

conncurrent powers

d)

enumerated powers

27.
The framers of the Constitution designed which of the following to be LEAST responsive to public opinion?
a)
the office of the president
b)
the courts
c)
Congress
d)
the electoral college
28.
Which of the following identifies the formal procedure for ending a filibuster?
a)
logrolling 
b)
pocket veto
c)
cloture
d)
discharge petition
29.

Which of these cases defended symbolic speech?

a)

Schenck v. the United States

b)

New York Times v. United States

c)

Tinker v. Des Moines

d)

Wisconsin v. Yoder

30.

Which of the following constitutional provisions broadened the power of Congress?

a)

the equal protection clause

b)

the 10th Amendment

c)

the necessary and proper clause

d)

the eminent domain provision in the 5th Amendment

31.

According to James Madison, which of the following best controls the effects of faction?

a)

popular election of state judges

b)

creation of a merit based civil service

c)

a large republic

d)

direct democracy

32.

The courts ruled that the states could not tax the federal government, i.e. the Bank of the United States; the phrase "the power to tax is the power to destroy"; federal government is supreme to the states (supremacy clause); confirmed the constitutionality of the Bank of the United States (elastic clause).

a)

Gideon v Wainwright

b)

Baker v Carr

c)

McCulloch v Maryland

d)

Wisconsin v Yoder

33.

Choose ALL of the clauses that are found in Amendment 1 to the Constitution

a)

Establishment Clause

b)

Due Process Clause

c)

Equal Protection Clause

d)

Free Exercise Clause

34.
A tactic to block legislation that involves one or more Senators holding the floor indefinitely is called...
a)
Filibustering
b)
Riding
c)
Logrolling
d)
Hot-Airing
35.
The president of the Senate is
a)
the leader of the majority party in the Senate.
b)
the senator with the most seniority, regardless of party.
c)
the fourth person in line to succeed the president.
d)
the vice president of the United States.
36.
According to the Constitution, the minimum age to be a Senator is
a)
25
b)
30
c)
35
d)
40
37.
The House consists of _____ members.
a)
100
b)
270
c)
435
d)
50
38.
Who is next in line to become President of the United States if the Vice President is unable to take over?
a)
Majority Leader of the Senate
b)
President of the Senate
c)
President pro tempore of the Senate
d)
Speaker of the House
39.
A member of the House is elected for a term of how many years?
a)
1 year
b)
2 years
c)
4 years
d)
6 years
40.

A public school district implemented a policy that allowed students to vote on whether they wanted a student-led prayer to be read at football games. This policy was later found to be unconstitutional by the United States Supreme Court. Which of the following clauses did the policy most likely violate?

a)

the interstate commerce clause

b)

free exercise clause

c)

supremacy clause

d)

establishment clause

41.

Which of the following is most likely to be considered speech that is protected by the First Amendment?

a)

a newspaper publishes a factually untrue article that defames the reputation of a public individual

b)

a group of people who are upset with a judge's decision state a protest on the judge's private property

c)

an individual posts something on social media that is highly critical of the president

d)

a person threatens to commit an act of violence in an online video

42.
The main job of federal bureaucrats is to...
a)
implement and regulate government policies
b)
compete with the private sector for monopoly power
c)
protect the interests of their constituencies
d)
advise the president and Cabinet on internal affairs.
43.
Which cabinet department currently has the largest budget in the United States?
a)
Defense
b)
Transportation
c)
Education
d)
Veteran's Affairs
44.
The fact that executive orders have been used at an increasing rate indicates which of the following?
a)
Executive orders speed up the process by which Congress passes legislation
b)
The power of the president is growing
c)
The president is using the power of persuasion to maintain party discipline
d)
Executive orders are a tactic used by the executive branch to challenge legislation the president opposes.
45.
Congress tries to control the bureaucracy through…
a)
rewriting laws, controlling budgets and holding hearings 
b)
the use of executive orders and appointments
c)
the creation of iron triangles
d)
dismissing members of the President’s cabinet 
46.
Executive orders are issued by…
a)
independent regulatory agencies
b)
Congress 
c)
any federal agency or department
d)
The President 
47.

Which amendment was added to the Bill of Rights because the colonist were angry that the King had their homes searched without a warrant?

a)

2nd

b)

3rd

c)

4th

d)

6th

48.

The American Revolution was based upon the ideas of

a)

enslaved philosophers

b)

intellectual frontiersmen

c)

European political thinkers

d)

George Washington

49.

The ideas of John Locke and the Declaration of Independence are similar in that both

a)

recognize the right of monarch to determine their own form of government

b)

support concept of natural rights and gov't built on consent of governed

c)

seek common ideals in gov't through creation of constitutional monarchy

d)

value the preservation of private property

50.

Under the Articles of Confederation, most power rested with the

a)

British Parliament

b)

president

c)

state legislatures

d)

United States Senate

51.

The group most likely to approve of the Articles of Confederation would be

a)

those who feared strong central government.

b)

those owed money by the US government.

c)

bankers and merchants.

d)

Those who owned land and favored a strong executive

52.

The Bill of Rights was a compromise for constitutional ratification demanded by

a)

the Federalists

b)

the Antifederalists

c)

James Madison

d)

Alexander Hamilton

53.

Which of the following is an example of checks and balances as established by the Constitution?

a)

Elect prez by electoral coll. rather than direct election

b)

The Supreme Court’s ability to overturn lower court decision

c)

requires that prez appointees to SCOTUS be approved by Senate

d)

Media criticism of public officials during campaign periods

54.

The Principle of "Judicial Review" is found in Article III of the Constitution

a)

True

b)

False

55.

The Doctrine of "Selective Incorporation" was established by which Amendment?

a)

15th

b)

17th

c)

11th

d)

14th

56.

What does the doctrine of selective incorporation involve?

a)

The complete incorporation of all amendments into state law

b)

The selective application of state laws to the federal government

c)

The gradual application of constitutional rights to the states

d)

The elimination of certain amendments from the Bill of Rights

57.

Which "Civil Rights" amendments correspond to which Rights?

a)

14th

1.

Equal Protection, Birthright Citizenship

b)

13th

2.

Abolished Slavery

c)

15th

3.

Right to Vote

58.

It is NOT part of America's core values

a)

Free enterprise

b)

Individualism

c)

Patriotism

d)

Rule of law

59.

White protestant male farmer on the South

a)

Reinforcing cleavages

b)

Cross-cutting cleavages

c)

Political ideology

d)

Party identification

60.

Group that DOES NOT tend to vote on democrats

a)

Jews

b)

Women

c)

Catholics

d)

Protestants

61.

Regions of the US in the Soth/Southwest that have been growing in population and have attracted retirees

a)

Sun belt

b)

Rust belt

c)

Bible belt

d)

Economic belt

62.

Measures inflation

a)

Consumer Price Index (CPI)

b)

Change in Product and Inflation (CPI)

c)

Office of Management and Budget (OMB)

d)

Congressional Budget Office (CBO)

63.

Is NOT a kind of poll

a)

Tracking poll

b)

Benchmark poll

c)

Pre-election poll

d)

Entrance poll

64.

Most Americans identify themselves as

a)

Liberals

b)

Conservatives

c)

Libertarians

d)

Independents

65.

Is NOT a means tested entitlement program

a)

Social Security Income

b)

Medicaid

c)

Medicare

d)

SNAP (Food Stamps)

66.

Women tend to vote for

a)

Democrats

b)

Republicans

67.

Younger people tend to vote for

a)

Democrats

b)

Republicans

68.

Wealthier people tend to vote for

a)

Democrats

b)

Republicans

69.

A libertarian would agree with

a)

Cutting all taxes

b)

Increasing taxes on the rich

c)

Decreasing taxes

70.

Widely shared beliefs, values and norms about how citizens should relate with government

a)

Political socialization

b)

Political culture

c)

Political ideology

d)

Party identification

71.

Rich = pay more taxes

Poor = pay less taxes

(percentage)

a)

Flat taxes

b)

Proportional taxes

c)

Regressive taxes

d)

Progressive taxes

72.

Defined as the ups and downs of the economy

a)

Business cycle

b)

Political socialization

c)

Fiscal policy

d)

Monetary policy

73.

Done by Executive and Legislative branches

a)

Monetary Policy

b)

Fiscal Policy

c)

Consumer Price Index

d)

Federal Reserve

74.

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

75.

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

76.

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

77.

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

78.

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

79.

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

80.

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.

81.

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.

82.

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

83.

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

84.

"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

85.

"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

86.

"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

87.

"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

88.

Voting rights have __________ over time.

a)

Increased

b)

Decreased

89.

Which amendment gave African American men the right to vote?

a)

13th

b)

14th

c)

15th

d)

17th

90.

Which Amendment led to the direct election of Senators?

a)

17th Amendment

b)

18th Amendment

c)

20th Amendment

d)

23rd Amendment

91.

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

92.

Which Amendment gave women the right to vote?

a)

23rd

b)

18th

c)

21st

d)

19th

93.

Which Amendment abolished poll taxes?

a)

21st

b)

22nd

c)

23rd

d)

24th

94.

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

95.

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

a)

23rd

b)

26th

c)

27th

d)

25th

96.

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.

97.

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.

98.

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

a)

18-24

b)

25-44

c)

45+

99.

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

100.

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

a)

Third Parties

b)

Bias

c)

Society

d)

Government

101.

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

102.

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

103.

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

104.

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

105.

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

106.

A written statement of the goals of a political party.

a)

Candidate

b)

Government

c)

Party Platform

d)

Society

107.

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

108.
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
109.
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
110.

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

111.

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

112.

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

a)

big government

b)

idealism

c)

radicalism

d)

moderation

113.
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
114.
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
115.

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

116.

All of the people entitled to vote in a given election

a)

pluralism

b)

Primary election

c)

electorate

d)

Political party

117.

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

118.

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

119.

a political party’s statement of principles and objectives

a)

Interest group

b)

caucus

c)

platform

d)

ideology

120.

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

121.

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)

122.

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

123.

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

124.

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

a)

party base

b)

self-announcement

c)

incumbent

d)

swing voter

125.

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

126.
The opposite of political apathy would be
a)
  Independents
b)
 Political efficacy
c)
 Literate
d)
  Electorate
127.
Who has the lowest voter turnout  
a)
elderly
b)
18 year old
c)
women(25-50)
d)
men(25-50)
128.
  How many Electoral College votes do you need to win 
a)
270
b)
435
c)
535
d)
100
129.
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.
130.
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.
131.
What party is in favor of deregulation of most businesses?
a)
Whigs
b)
Anti-Federalist
c)
Democracts
d)
Republicans
132.
What party is would like to see affordable healthcare for all citizens?
a)
Republicans
b)
Know-Nothing
c)
Whigs
d)
Democrats
133.
What is most common form of political participation ?
a)
voting
b)
protesting
c)
running for office
d)
debating
134.
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
135.
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
136.
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.
137.
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
138.
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
139.
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
140.
Pressure legislators & public-policy-making; Seek to influence on an issue

Think $$$
a)
Lobbying
b)
Public Opinion Polls
c)
Mass Media
d)
Interest Groups
141.
The use of ________, especially TV has really changed modern politics in the USA.
a)
Mass Media
b)
Literature
c)
Fliers
d)
Lobbying
142.
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 
143.
Which of the following terms means that people are gradually moving away from both parties?
a)
realignment
b)
dealignment
c)
gerrymandering
d)
reevaluation
144.
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
145.
Which of the following is not a main type of interest group?
a)
economic issues
b)
equality concerns
c)
consumer interests
d)
litigation
146.
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
147.
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
148.
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.
149.
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
150.
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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