Watkins Government Unit 2 Review

Why is journalism considered important to politics?

(True/False)Political parties continue to play an important role in organizing Congress and influencing voting positions

In a _________________, a king or queen rules the country.

There are _____________ as to how much money may be donated to a candidate.

Grassroots lobbying is best defined as ______________________.

Which form of government recognizes God or another divine being as the ultimate authority?

What is a party platform?

The media plays an important role in setting the public agenda in all of the following ways EXCEPT....

Which of the following is an example of a "single-issue" party?

Which human state existed before any governments developed?

(True/False): Political parties are instrumental in running the government and stabilizing the political system.

Name the form of government that's name comes from the Greek phrase for "rule by a few".

(True/False): Political parties were favored and encouraged by the founders of our country

What did the Federalists believe was the best way to protect individual rights?

Which of the following is a country with a TWO-PARTY political system?

Which party assumes the role of "watchdog" over another party?

In the first televised debate between JFK and Nixon, who did radio listeners support more?

Modern theocracies are usually found in countries where the population is strongly....

Each of the following is a function served by political parties EXCEPT....

A Unitary government is where....

All of the following are examples of MASS MEDIA except....

(True/False): Primary elections are designed to select candidates to run for office under the party banners.

(True/False): Political party platforms are binding principles that party members cannot deviate from.

Because of the US's "two-party system", third parties have NO influence on the development of political issues

Saudi Arabia is led by a king who appoints ministers. The basic laws are based off religion. is it..

A monarch can have unlimited power, like in a ___________, or be limited by a constitution and be part of a democracy.

A good example of a Third Party in the United States could be the Libertarian Party or the Socialist Workers Party

Many interest groups would participate in ____________ to get their supporters in office

How have the internet and online communication played key roles in helping political candidates?

What are the two fundamental types of democracies?

"Citizens hold ultimate power... if unhappy with officials, they vote in new ones." Name the government described here:

How do lobbyists actually seek to influence members of Congress?

Traditionally, in an oligarchy, only a certain group has political power. What might this group have in common?

One man leads North Korea and is in control of the government what type of Government does North Korea have?

Which role of the media is portrayed when ABC News, NBC News, CBS News, Fox News, or CNN air the presidential debates?

What are the classifications of governments based on geographic distribution of power?

A Federal Government is where....

A politician is convicted of taking bribes the media reveals this information to the public the media is acting as a....

Which geographic distribution of power best represents the US system of government?

Which of the following is the main type of organization that lobbies on behalf of workers?

Which party was created in opposition to the spread of slavery in the United States?

In a Parliamentary democracy, the relationship between the voters, the legislature, and the executive is.....

Usually, what do most candidates need to win an election?

A Confederate government is where...

One of the functions of a political party is to help a candidate _________________.

Publishing political cartoons is one role of the ____________ in the political process.

The Swiss elect representatives in two different assemblies but also vote to decide on laws. Which form of government?

When the media only shows/publishes one side of an issue, the media is....

Which of the following is a country with a MULTI-PARTY system?

Although American political parties play a role in national politics, they have little influence in national affairs

Name the form of government in which one person has all the power.

Political interest groups play their largest role in shaping legislation by:

Who was the first Republican president ever?

A _________________ is a form of government where one leader has absolute control over citizens' lives.

(True/False): A country with a one-party system usually has a representative democracy.

Encouraging lawmakers to support the party's position on bills being discussed is which role of political parties?

Which of the following is a reason that "Third Parties" are formed?

Voters elect both the legislature and the Chief Executive in this form of democracy:

. Which geographic distribution of power best represents the EU

What is a PAC?