The Political Process

How has the nominating process changed since the 1890's

President at the start of the Great Depression

A newspaper exposing corruption in a president's tax returns might show how mass media

Meeting of party members to endorse candidates for office and select delegates is called

President during the Great Depression and WWII

The process by which people acquire political beliefs is called

An association of people who hold similar views or goals

Which is most likely a result of political socialization?

Lobbyist encourages parents to write letters to their rep in support of a bill is an example of

the U.S. Chamber of Commerce is an example of which type of interest group

What party system is the most common party system?

Surveys of voters after they have voted, tells pollsters how people voted

Choices government makes and the actions it takes in response to an issue or problem

The views shared by a segment of society on issues of interest or concern are called

National Potato Council is an example of which interest group

President During WWI

What was the goal of legislation aimed at checking interest group influence

the group of people who take part in the poll

Interest groups are often criticized for

An organization created to raise money legally to the campaigns of political candidates.

Mothers Against Drunk Driving is an example of which type of interest group

What is a goal common to all interest groups

Public opinion and the public agenda may be shaped or determined by the

A single interest group

A common criticism of election campaigns is that they are too

What is the origin of today's two major U.S. political parties