Sharable PSCI 101 Exam III Prep

The Democratic National Committee & Republican National Committee are examples of what part of the party?

Which of the following is not a reason that many Americans appear to prefer online news?

Which theory suggests that uninterested citizens choose entertainment over the news leading to polarization?

Which of the following does not describe independent voters?

Which of the following is not part of the political party according to V.O. Key?

Which of the following theory suggests that media reflect their sources and bracket the range of acceptable opinions?

Which type of selective benefit overcomes the free rider problem by providing a sense of belonging?

Which selective benefit overcomes the free rider problem by providing items like t-shirts, tote bags, or discounts?

Which theory suggests that the media tells us what to think about but not necessarily what to think?

Which of the following is not a part of the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1974?

Functional parties are built around a clear ideological platform.

In the intense policy demander model of parties, candidates are the center of the party built around winning elections.

Less Americans are splitting their tickets when voting.

Which of the following is a primary function of political parties?

What Supreme Court case struck down a ban on "electioneering communications" by corporations and unions?

What is the theory that suggests in a two-party system, both parties make appeals to the middle?

The two necessary components of polarization are increasing distance between the parties and cohesion within the party.

Which Supreme Court case struck down part of the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1974?

Which theory suggests that Americans are more likely to evaluate candidates based on the issues they hear on the news?

What is the now-defunct rule that requires the media to provide time for opposing views on controversial issues?