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Unit 3B Interest Groups and Mass Media
Unit 3B Interest Groups and Mass Media
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A review of interest groups and media.
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The BCRA
banned all ads
banned SuperPacs
eliminated all quid pro quo
raised hard money limits
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Which is NOT usually seen as a loophole to campaign finance laws
bundling
hard money
527 Groups
independent expenditures
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Media consultants in politics
help media outlets improve their ratings
advise candidates on their media relations
work for unfunded interest groups
use public opinion data to help write legislation
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Campaign Finance Reform
Seeks to limit Quid Pro Quo
seeks to protect the 2nd Amendment
seeks to prevent campaigns from slinging mud
seeks to end money in elections
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An issue network is the
A group of advisors that appear before the House and Senate
Business and labor leaders who focus on the environment
relationship among key players focusing on a certain policy
Government agencies that seek more funding
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An Amicus Curiae brief would mostlikely be submitted by a(n)
interest group
federal judges
Plaintiff
Defendant
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Best definition of
pluralist theory
of interest groups
their power comes mostly from public support
several small, single issue groups hold power
multiple groups compete for/share power
their power is held only by a few wealthy groups
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Federalist 10 discusses ________; an example of one would be a ___________.
3 branches; Congress
faction; interest group
democracy; referendum
political parties; conservative
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A significant amount of PAC money goes to
Incumbents
candidates who are running for the first time
Republican challengers
Democratic challengers
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Super PACs
can give unlimited contributions to a candidate
can only give to political parties
can spend unlimited $ promoting a candidate
must register with the FEC and deal with hard money
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All explain why photo-ops are important to politicians EXCEPT
makes the politician appear to be in touch with the people
helps build their positive image
can increase their popularity amongst a particular group
ensures politicians are not ignored due to SelectiveExposure
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Lobbyists are critical in our democratic process for all of the reasons EXCEPT
They provide information to lawmakers
They provide lawmakers with advice in crafting legislation
are the largest source of fundraising dollars for candidates
They link interest groups to lawmakers
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Buckley v. Valeo
ruled on which law?
FECA
The Campaign Act of 1954
The Citizens United Act of Congress
BCRA
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Negative (attack) ads often feature?
Bundling
Consensus
Mudslinging
Poll Data
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In a labor union, free riding occurs if a worker
Pays no union duesbut gets weekends off
Pays union dues and gets representation
Pays no union dues but gets representation
Pays union dues anddoes not get representation
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Why do politicians “leak” information to the press?
To try and get attention & free coverage
To try and cover up details of a scandal
To manipulate their opponents
To increase press coverage for their opponent
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Bundling is used
By parties to raise money for party building
To help lobbyists raise money for their clients
By PAC’s to collect contributions and present as a package
By PAC’s to collect from corporations
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Political coverage in campaigns often focuses most heavily on
the platforms of the major parties
the candidates’ stances on domestic issues
the qualifications of the candidates
which candidate is in the lead in the polls
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Open shops
Can't require joining a union as a condition of employment
Require labor and management negotiate over hours and wages
Require that labor and management negotiate over health care
Require that labor join the union.
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The Nixon-Kennedy debate was important because
It proved that party platforms are what mattered.
First TV debate/‘image’ was as important as substance.
An incumbent vice-president ran against an incumbent Senator
It proved that most people do not watch television.
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Lobbyists are likely to use all of these techniques EXCEPT
Schedule meetings with politicians to discuss policy issues
Contact congressionalstaffers regarding upcoming floor votes
Contact judges if their client’s case has gone to litigation
Provide information regarding topics
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A practice where negative attack is aimed at your opponent
image building
sound bites
photo ops
mudslinging
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The movement of Congressmen to lobbyists can be defined as
divided government
527 Groups
revolving door
winner-take-all
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The best example of quid pro quo?
political ‘pay back’ from a legislator to an interest group
pay back from the president of the US to a local politician
A state senator helping out a US Senator
Helping a legislator in need
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What is the impact of the internet on politics?
Citizens have less freedom of expression
Citizens have access to more information
Citizens have more trust in thegovernment
Citizens are more informed
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SC ruled campaign finance law was violation of 1
st
amendment. What principal was demonstrated?
Quid Pro Quo
Checks & Balances
Federalism
Judicial Independence
