Unit 5 Review

Internet is vital for spreading campaign messages, TV ads are ineffective

Interest groups conduct polls to determine

***method for citizens to propose laws***

Which is a sign of an inaccurate poll?

***method of polling where wording of questions "pushes" respondents toward a particular answer***

***story prepared by officials for members of the press***

***label given to a candidate who wins an early primary***

Some people are against limits on campaign contributions because they think

The internet has enabled people to contribute less to the political process

Which of these is concerned with economic interests?

A moderate-conservative might say:

***person's belief that he or she can have an impact on govt & policy***

What role does C-SPAN play in media coverage of govt?

The most political power is likely to be held by the Democratic Party in which of these geographic locations?

***use of ideas, information, or rumors to influence opinion***

What was the main reason many people were denied suffrage in early US history?

***direct contributions to a candidate's political campaign***

From a party viewpoint, which ability is most important in a candidate?

Which ad will probably have a negative impact on voters?

Internet providers oppose net neutrality because they

***unscientific attempt to measure public opinion***

A third party that focuses solely on the legalization of certain banned substances is an ideological party.

***believes citizens can solve problems better than govt***

Elected officials use only scientific methods to identify public opinion.

Which of these statements concerning political candidates is true?

***divided due to differences in ideology***

***person consulted by a journalist for information***

The US govt wants to prosecute Edward Snowden for

***political support rewarded with jobs or contracts***

person who wants govt to act on issues like climate change & homelessness is probably a

a president's term in office

Mass media most directly influences public policy by

1st Amendment restricts who from prior restraint of the press?

Which of these can potentially use the most scientific methods?

***process of learning political beliefs from family, school, friends, etc.***

***Congressional election that occurs halfway through presidential term***

***supports consumer protections and tax cuts for the poor***

Public interest groups can help

***former FCC policy promoting balanced coverage of media issues***

Which statement is true about nominating a presidential candidate?