Why is the media not as effective?

Narrowcasting, Primary goal of profit

The Bipartisan Campaign Reform Act limits...

Electioneering communications, Soft money

Short clips providing general political information

Why is the media not a good tool for creating an “informed society”?

The media follows “horse races” rather than proper issues

What is an amicus curiae brief?

A brief submitted by an interest group to give input into a case

What does the FEC do?

Enforces campaign finance law in elections

What is a potential group?

Potential members of an interest group

Which of the following solves the free rider problem?

A union providing exclusive benefits to members

Select the most accurate advantage and disadvantage to voter registration.

Prevents voter fraud, Can prevent people from voting

When is the general election held?

First Tuesday after the first Monday in November of even-numbered years.

Which of the following is not a characteristic of an interest group?

Run candidates for political offices

In Citizens United vs. FEC, the supreme court ruled…

Donating money is a form of freedom of speech

Which of the following correctly lists the links of the iron triangle?

Bureaucratic agencies, interests groups and congressional committees

What is a media event?

Publicly staged events that are meant for positive coverage

What is the most significant impact of the internet on elections?

It has increased the polarization of politics through selective perception

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AP US Gov Unit 5: Elections, Media, and Interest Groups

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Why is the media not as effective?
Broadcasting
Narrowcasting
Primary goal of profit
Wide reach to citizens
2
The Bipartisan Campaign Reform Act limits...
Hard money
Government grants to campaigns
Electioneering communications
Soft money
3
Soundbites are?
Short clips that provide detailed political information
Long videos that provide detailed information about elections
Short clips providing general political information
An audio clip of a political debate
4
Who is in charge of setting guidelines for who makes the candidate ballot
Federal government
Public
Interest groups
States
5
What is the media’s main concern when reporting the news?
Profit
Civil rights
The truth
Personal opinions
6
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Where is Montgomery?
How is Montgomery?
Who is Montgomery?
Why is Montgomery?
7
Which of the following elections have the greatest voter turnout?
General election
Referendum election
Primary election
Midterm election
8
Why is the media not a good tool for creating an “informed society”?
The media follows “horse races” rather than proper issues
It informs people about substantive issues
Gives important in-site to elections
The media raises political awareness
9
What is an amicus curiae brief?
Cannot be illegally detained
A brief submitted by an interest group to give input into a case
A brief submitted on behalf of a group that is also affected
A brief that contains the Supreme Court’s concurring opinion
10
An election in which voters propose legislation to be voted on by other citizens is called a(n)
Referendum election
Initiative election
General election
Recall election
11
What does the FEC do?
Hosts the national convention
Enforces campaign finance law in elections
Regulates political messages on the internet
Regulates media coverage of political elections
12
Which amendment states that the right of all citizens to vote can’t be denied based on poll taxes?
16th
1rst
24th
17th
13
What is a potential group?
Members of a union
Members of a small interest group
Potential members of an interest group
Members of a large interest group
14
Which of the following solves the free rider problem?
A union providing exclusive benefits to members
An adult living in their mom’s basement
A potential member that might consider joining the interest group
Person joins an environmental interest group and advocates for water safety
15
Select the most accurate advantage and disadvantage to voter registration.
Increases voter turnout
Expensive to implement
Prevents voter fraud
Can prevent people from voting
16
The media plays a big part in...
Lobbying
Electioneering
Agenda setting
Presenting accurate news
17
Which of the following groups is the most likely to vote?
Elderly
Low wage workers
Young adults
Immigrants
18
When is the general election held?
First Tuesday after the first Monday in November of odd-numbered years.
First Tuesday in November of even-numbered years.
First Tuesday in November of odd-numbered years.
First Tuesday after the first Monday in November of even-numbered years.
19
Which of the following is not a characteristic of an interest group?
Support candidates to pursue specific policy goals
Gives opportunities for citizens to participate
Run candidates for political offices
Is a linkage institution
20
Which of the following amendments lowered the voting age to 18?
15th
26th
19th
24th
21
In Citizens United vs. FEC, the supreme court ruled…
Symbolic speech is protected
Soft money is illegal
Donating money is a form of freedom of speech
Independent expenditures are prohibited
22
Which of the following does NOT make interest groups successful?
Grassroot campaigns
Large groups
Wealth and financial resources
Intensity of an issue
23
Why is New Hampshire important in general elections?
It is the first primary
It holds many electoral votes
It is the first caucus
It is the last primary
24
Which of the following correctly lists the links of the iron triangle?
Bureaucratic agencies, interests groups and congressional committees
President, media, interest groups
Bureaucratic agencies, media, political parties
Political parties, interest groups and congressional committees
25
The theory that interest groups have unequal power and influence on government.
Elitism
Pluralism
Hyperpluralism
Iron triangle
26
A voter thinking about how a candidate will perform in the future is an example of a...
Retrospective voter
Single issue voter
Prospective voter
Party-line voter
27
What is a media event?
Publicly staged events that are meant for positive coverage
An event where only the president is giving a speech
Specific locations where news frequently occurs
An event displayed on the TV, radio, or internet
28
Which one is an independent political group that doesn’t directly seek the election of a particular candidate?
Super PACs
PACs
501(c)’s
527’s
29
What is the most significant impact of the internet on elections?
It has increased the number of candidates running for office
It has increased understanding of policy agenda
It has increased the polarization of politics through selective perception
It has increased voter turnout
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Which of the following provides the greatest advantage in elections?
Far-leaning policies
Incumbency
Money
Media

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