Which of these statements is true about third parties in the US?

they introduce alternative political ideas

The cartoonist would most likely agree that

the media effects a candidate's chance of getting elected

Which of these does the cartoon suggest occurs as a result of media predictions?

citizens are discouraged from going to the polls

What is the main purpose of an interest group?

to influence government officials on specific issues

Which action would a special interest group take to gain support for a law proposed in Congress

meet with representatives to educate them about a bill

Which of these points of view is expressed by the cartoon?

people choose entertainment rather than information

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Unit 5 Political Behavior Quiz

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Political Behavior Quiz

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1
Person who tends to favor modern ideas and promotes social reforms (left side of spectrum)
Liberal
Conservative
2
A political party other than the Democrats and Republicans
Congress
Third Party
The Cabinet
Interest Group
3
Which of these statements is true about third parties in the US?
they are encouraged by the Constitution
they win most congressional elections
they introduce alternative political ideas
they are prohibited in many states
4
Which is an organization formed to raise money to support political candidates?
Census
Interest Group
PAC
Third Party
5
The cartoonist would most likely agree that
donations to political candidate have decreased
political candidates mainly represent large businesses
political candidates pay little attention to public opinion
the media effects a candidate's chance of getting elected
6
Person who favors traditional ideas and values (right side of spectrum)
Liberal
Conservative
7
For which does a lobbyist most likely work?
the Electoral College
a special interest group
an appeals court
the Senate
8
The mass media is sometimes refereed to as the "fourth branch of government" because it
endorses all governmental policies
is paid for with federal taxes
is a powerful federal agency
influences public opinion
9
Which of these does the cartoon suggest occurs as a result of media predictions?
candidates withdraw from elections
citizens are discouraged from going to the polls
networks give different information about candidates
polling places close before their scheduled time
10
What is the main purpose of an interest group?
to regulate the economy by setting federal lending rates
to form legislative committees that study public policy
to influence government officials on specific issues
to select cases for hearing in appeals court
11
Which action would a special interest group take to gain support for a law proposed in Congress
donate money to presidential re-election campagin
meet with representatives to educate them about a bill
endorse political party candidates running for office
present the group's position in lawsuits heard in court
12
Which of these points of view is expressed by the cartoon?
people choose entertainment rather than information
the media discourages people from reading newspapers
the government needs to limit the freedom of the press
Interesting news is unavailable to readers
13
All the means of communicating information to the general public
Mass Media
Interest Group
Social Media
T.V
14
Which of these activities is most likely performed by political parties?
raising campaign money
counting absentee ballots
designing voting precincts
holding general elections

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