Interest Groups, Political Parties, & Media

Why does the president get so much more media attention than others in government?

Interest groups are protected under the

All of the following is true about print media (newspapers) except

All of the following are contributions of third parties EXCEPT

When any voter, regardless of party, can choose the GOP or Dem ballot at the polling site

Screening out those messages that do not conform to one’s own biases is called

The main functions of the media include all of the following EXCEPT

Organization of people whose members share policy views on specific issues & influence policy

Which of the following is an example of a third party centered around a strong personality?

Why are political parties losing power?

All of the following are major functions of political parties EXCEPT

All of the following are reasons why interest groups keep growing EXCEPT

Most people get their news from

A linkage institution links citizens to gov't. Which of the following are linkage institutions?

The official statement of party policy is known as the

Which of the following is NOT an effective technique of interest groups?

All of the following are obstacles to third party candidates EXCEPT

All of the following are goals of interest groups EXCEPT

When a large portion of voters abandons its previous party affiliation w/o developing a new one

_______ are people who benefit from the interest group without making any contribution.

A group of ppl seeking to control gov't by gaining office and making public policy is called

What is the highest authority within a political party?

All of the following are factors that contribute to dealignment EXCEPT

The means of communication, such as newspapers, radio, television, and the internet

Changes in issues, party leaders, the demographic bases of power of the 2 parties is called

Which is an example of an equity interest group?

Which of the following is NOT a role of the media?