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Linkage Institutions Review

Total questions: 90

Worksheet time: 1hrs 9mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Linkage institutions _________ people to government

a)

Rallies

b)

Connect

c)

Merge

d)

align

2.

What is the first area of your life that provides political socialization or socialization in general?

a)

School

b)

Peer Groups

c)

Mass Media

d)

Family

3.

Public opinion represents the attitude a(n) __________ number of people hold about a particular issue.

a)

Significant

b)

minimal

c)

low

d)

average

4.

These groups want to win elections and are not focused on a single issue

a)

Political Parties

b)

Interest Groups

c)

Federal Agencies

d)

News Broadcasters

5.

These groups are not focused on winning elections but focused on a particular issue.

a)

TV Programs

b)

Political Parties

c)

Federal Agencies

d)

Interest groups

6.

In the Citizens United Case, the Supreme Court ruled corporations are people therefore they have freedom of what?

a)

Press

b)

Speech

c)

Religion

d)

Tax Exemption

7.

The media decides which issues are important enough to cover and which are not

a)

Gatekeeper

b)

Exposes

c)

Mass Media

d)

Universe

8.

Media keeps watch on the government and others who are in power

a)

Scorekeeper

b)

Gatekeeper

c)

Watchdog

d)

Mass Media

9.

Your representation of the group to be studied.

a)

Polling Place

b)

Sample

c)

Slice

d)

Indicator

10.

Political Parties do all of the following EXCEPT:

a)

nominate candidates

b)

govern

c)

interpret the legality of Congressional laws

d)

inform supporters

11.

Which of the following IS NOT a part of the mass media?

a)

Lobbyists

b)

internet

c)

television

d)

newspapers

12.

The U.S. is a __ system.

a)

one party

b)

two party

c)

three party

d)

multi party

13.

Lobbyists activities are __.

a)

not regulated by laws

b)

illegal

c)

concerned about public policy

d)

all driven by the president's goals

14.

A political action committee (PAC) is purposed to

a)

use propaganda

b)

work for the interests of all Americans

c)

raise money for political candidates

d)

encourage Americans to join interest groups

15.

When coverage of politics focuses on polling data & public perception this is known as __.

a)

neck-in-neck news

b)

relay running reporting

c)

arm chair quarterbacking

d)

race horse journalism

16.

Many times in American political history citizens have changed the political party of the president in the White House because of __.

a)

political influence from foreign countries

b)

an economic decline

c)

political scandal and corruption

d)

a disastrous overseas war

17.
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
18.

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

19.
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
20.
Which of the following terms means that people are gradually moving away from both parties?
a)
realignment
b)
dealignment
c)
gerrymandering
d)
reevaluation
21.

What is the goal of political parties?

a)

To control the population’s thinking

b)

To control the government through brainwashing

c)

To gain control of the government by winning elections

22.

What is the difference between political parties & interest groups?

a)

Political parties represent broad arrays of issues and seek to win elections, whereas interest groups do not run for office and are more likely to focus on narrow sets of issues

b)

Political parties are prohibited from sponsoring campaign advertisements; interest groups are not

c)

Political parties are more likely to focus on national politics; interest groups focus on local politics

23.

What is the most common way that interest groups seek to influence policies?

a)

Supporting candidates for office

b)

Helping people that support them or are members.

c)

Lobbying Congress

24.

What is the difference between Primary and General elections?

a)

General election occur between candidates running against members of third parties only.

b)

In the General election, candidates are running against members of their own party whereas primary election are when candidates run against members of an opposing party.

c)

The winner of a primary election is declared the winner of the office he or she is seeking.

d)

Primary elections occur between members of the same party whereas the general election has candidates from different parties running against one another.

25.

Political candidates spend the majority of the money they raise on

a)

political dinners

b)

media ads

c)

preparing for debates

d)

their campaign staff

26.

The money that political parties fundraise for candidates is called

a)

soft money

b)

hard money

c)

PAC money

d)

independent expenditures

27.

This federal agency regulates elections and campaigns

a)

FCC

b)

FEC

c)

NPR

d)

American Broadcast Organization

28.
Why is there more news coverage of the president than of Congress or the courts?
a)
Because the president is one person and is viewed by the public as the center of government
b)
Because the president has the ability to call news conferences, whereas members of Congress must act through their elected leaders
c)
Because the courts issue opinions that are difficult to understand, and it is difficult for the press to explain court decisions clearly
d)
 Because congressional committee hearings are usually closed to the press and  the public
29.
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
30.
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
31.
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
32.
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 
33.
Which of the following is not a main type of interest group?
a)
economic issues
b)
equality concerns
c)
consumer interests
d)
litigation
34.
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
35.
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
36.
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
37.
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
38.
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.
39.
James Madison described how a government could be designed to control the effects of __________.
a)
political parties
b)
factions
c)
monarchies
d)
representative government
40.
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
41.
What court case stated that: a corporation is "a person" and has freedom of speech just like a person? 
a)
United States v. Windsor (2013) 
b)
Citizens United v. FEC (2010)
c)
District of Columbia v. Heller (2008)
d)
United States v. Nixon (1974) 
42.
What are Super PACs prohibited from doing? 
a)
Hosting parties 
b)
Donating money directly
c)
Hang posters
d)
Post videos on YouTube
43.
Why are Super PACs so powerful? 
a)
They may raise UNLIMITED sums of money 
b)
They have super powers
c)
PAC stands for "Powerful American Club"
d)
None of the above
44.
Which was a result of the Federal Elections Campaign Act?
a)
Limited individual and PAC donations
b)
Banned soft money
c)
Limited candidates to only public funding
d)
led to rise of SuperPACs
45.
What is "soft money"?
a)
Money given to a political party
b)
Money given to a candidate
c)
Money used for attack ads
d)
Money given to a political party and candidate that is now illegal
46.
What is "hard money"?
a)
Money given to candidates
b)
Money given to political parties
c)
Money used for attack ads
d)
Money that is disclosed given to candidates and political parties
47.
Banned "soft money", restricted so-called issue ads, increased the contribution limits.
a)
Federal Election Campaign Act
b)
Buckley v. Valeo
c)
McCain Feingold/ Bipartisan Finance Reform Act 
d)
McConnell v. FEC
48.
What are independent expenditures?
a)
Money donated directly to candidates
b)
Personal money spent by a candidate
c)
Money from anonymous donors
d)
Money spent but not coordinating with candidate
49.

Ken is struggling to pay his bills since he got hurt at work. He is thankful that when he goes to vote this November, he doesn’t have to pay a poll tax.

a)

15th Amendment

b)

19th Amendment

c)

23rd Amendment

d)

24th Amendment

50.

Linda is allowed to vote for the President of the United States while living in Washington, D.C. for the first time in 1964.

a)

15th Amendment

b)

19th Amendment

c)

23rd Amendment

d)

24th Amendment

e)

26th Amendment

51.

Derek is a Black man going to vote in the election this November. He wants to make his opinion matter through voting!

a)

15th Amendment

b)

19th Amendment

c)

23rd Amendment

d)

24th Amendment

e)

26th Amendment

52.

Sienna stands in line at her polling place to vote in the election. She is happy that women were granted the right to vote so she can voice her opinion!

a)

15th Amendment

b)

19th Amendment

c)

23rd Amendment

d)

24th Amendment

e)

26th Amendment

53.

James is a freed slave allowed to vote in the election of 1872. He is excited to make his opinion heard through voting for the first time

a)

15th Amendemnt

b)

19th Amendment

c)

23rd Amendment

d)

24th Amendment

e)

26th Amendment

54.

Damian just turned 18 years old in May. He can’t wait to cast his vote for the first time in the election this year.

a)

15th Amendment

b)

19th Amendment

c)

23rd Amendment

d)

24th Amendment

e)

26th Amendment

55.
Which term is the best meaning of "suffrage"?
a)
the right for women to protest
b)
the right to vote in elections
c)
citizenship
d)
freedom
56.
The federal law outlawing literacy tests, poll taxes, and other requirements that made it difficult for southern blacks to exercise their right for suffrage    
a)
Civil Rights Act of 1964
b)
Voting Rights Act of 1965
57.

What tactic was used to suppress the vote of Black men specifically after the civil war?

a)

Literacy tests

b)

Voter ID laws

c)

Poll taxes

d)

Grandfather clauses

58.

What three factors predict who is likely to vote?

a)

Age, Education, Favorite hobby

b)

Hair color, Education, Income

c)

Age, Zip Code, Income

d)

Age, Education, Income

59.

The group of people with the lowest voter turnout rate is

a)

college graduates.

b)

young people.

c)

women.

d)

senior citizens over 70.

60.

Which of the following are reasons why people do not vote?

a)

not interested in issues or candidates

b)

failure to register

c)

bad weather

d)

wrong polling location

e)

believe their vote doesn't count

61.

The three universal requirements States use for a person to be eligible to vote are

a)

residence, gender, and income.

b)

citizenship, property ownership, and gender.

c)

citizenship, residence, and age.

d)

income, employment, and age.

62.

Which election usually has the highest voter turnout?

a)

Senate elections

b)

Presidential elections

c)

Governor elections

d)

Mayoral election

63.

Literacy tests were designed to:

a)

Test a voter's ability to read

b)

Inform voters of the issues

c)

Prevent most voters from passing

d)

Ensure that voters were well-educated

64.

In some states, what can cause you to loose your right to vote today?

a)

Being female

b)

Being registered

c)

Being a convicted felon

d)

Not being able to read well

65.

Of the following groups of eligible voters, which is LEAST likely to vote?

a)

The young with low education levels

b)

The middle-aged with low education levels

c)

Middle-aged and older women

d)

Blue-collar workers

e)

Middle-class black people

66.

Place where people go to vote in an election.

a)

drive-in

b)

polls

c)

post office

d)

supermarket

67.

In the country's first election, most voters were:

a)

White men with property

b)

US citizens over 18

c)

Adults over 21

d)

White men over 21

68.

What is the primary purpose of Voter ID laws as mentioned in the text?

a)

To increase voter turnout

b)

To prevent voter fraud

c)

To complicate the voting process

d)

To identify voters at the polls

69.

What has been a significant impact of the implementation of Voter ID Laws according to the text?

a)

Increased voter turnout

b)

Enhanced security in voting

c)

Voter disenfranchisement and unequal access to voting

d)

Simplification of the voting process

70.

Based on the chart,

which statement is true

a)

Voter turnout has been going down for "vote at home" since 2014

b)

Voter turnout has been going down for Traditional pulling places system

c)

Voter Turnout has been increasing for Both

d)

Voter turnout has only been going up for "vote at home"

71.

Which of the following best describes a trend in the line graph above?

a)

Voter turnout in midterm elections increased substantially between 1982 and 2010.

b)

Voter turnout in presidential elections generally increased between 1940 and 1948

c)

Voter turnout in midterm elections generally decreased between 1966 and 2014.

d)

Voter turnout in presidential elections consistently decreased between 1972 and 2008

72.

On a political survey, Patrick Yang reveals that he rarely votes, because he does not believe the federal government listens to or responds to his needs, nor does he think the average citizen has much influence over political affairs.

A political scientist would characterize these attitudes as representing which of the following?

a)

Political socialization

b)

Low political efficacy

c)

Libertarianism

d)

Retrospective voting

73.

What are demographics?

a)

Statistics about groups of people

b)

Where people live

c)

Statistics about the government

d)

What kinds of jobs people do

74.

Choose all of the options that are examples of demographic information:

a)

Map of a state

b)

Political Party Platform

c)

Photos on Instagram

d)

Level of Education

75.

How does age influence voter turnout?

a)

Voters over 50 don't vote very much

b)

Voters 18-29 vote the most

c)

Voters over 50 vote the most

d)

Age does not influence whether people vote

76.

What socialization factor has the most influence in determining a person’s degree of political participation?

a)

Family

b)

Cable and Internet News

c)

Religion

d)

Education

77.

What is the process by which we are trained to understand and join a country’s political world starting when we are very young and continuing throughout our lives?

a)

Political Ideology

b)

Political Socialization

c)

Public Opinion

d)

Demographics

78.

What factor is the most influential in shaping a person's beliefs in political socialization?

a)

teachers & schools

b)

economic status

c)

education system

d)

family

79.

Which of the following is not a criticism of a interest group?

a)

Creating an adversarial view of gov't rather than compromise

b)

Producing a polarized nation of either/or thinking

c)

Generating ads that focus on fear rather than solutions

d)

That interest groups don't have enough influence on the USA

80.

What role does a lobbyist play in impacting public policy?

a)

They try to convince legislators to introduce, or vote against a bill

b)

They introduce new bills on the floor of the Senate

c)

They carry messages to the from one branch to another

d)

They make sure there are no unethical practices in Congress

81.

Voting for candidates of different parties for different offices at the same election.

a)

Split Ballot Voting

b)

Split Poll

c)

Independent voting

d)

Split-Ticket Voting

82.

"My name is Jeffrey. It is 2018, and I am 21 years old. I decided not to attend college in pursuit of starting my own business. I consider myself White."

What are the chances that Jefferey voted in 2018 elections?

a)

65.5%

b)

43.6%

c)

53.3%

d)

47.8%

83.

"My name is Kevin. It is 2004, and I am 55 years old. I graduated from CSU, Fullerton with a degree in information technology. I consider myself Black." What are the chances that Kevin voted in 2004 elections?

a)

68%

b)

64%

c)

71%

d)

66%

84.

"My name is Brian. It is 2014, and I am 25 years old. I did not complete high school. I consider myself Hispanic." What are the chances that Brian voted in 2014 elections?

a)

19.8%

b)

31.1%

c)

20.3%

d)

28.5%

85.

What is the best predictor of how a voter will vote?

a)

Candidate Orientation

b)

Party Identification

c)

Issue Orientation

d)

Retrospective Voting

86.

What loophole did Citizens United v. FEC create?

a)

hard money

b)

soft money

c)

Pacs

d)

SuperPacs

87.

Alex is concerned about certain harmful chemicals in the water supply. There is a big power plant a few miles away and he worries about what kinds of chemicals it might be putting into the air and water. He sits down at his computer to email his representatives in Congress about his concerns, and thinks a lot more should be done to make sure more restrictions are put on those kinds of plants.

a)

Conservative

b)

Liberal

c)

Libertarian

88.

Phil believes that people who are able to work should get jobs, and if they choose not to, they should not expect to get assistance from the rest of society, and especially not from the government which is too involved in our lives anyway.

a)

Conservative

b)

Liberal

c)

Libertarian

89.
When it comes to the economy and taxes, conservatives want ___ and liberals want ___.
a)
lower taxes and less government involvement; higher taxes on wealthy and more government involvement 
b)
higher taxes on middle class and more government regulation; lower taxes and less government regulation
c)
full government regulation; minimal government regulation
d)
control of economy by corporations; control of economy by citizens
90.

Liberals support government intervention in the ___________, both in the form of regulations and higher taxes, especially when that intervention benefits historically marginalized groups like minorities, women, and the poor.

a)

economy

b)

foreign policy

c)

state government

d)

private lives of citizens

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