All of the following were a part of the 1974 Federal Elections Campaign Act EXCEPT

required candidtes to take public funds

Why are state party operations so critical to presidential candidates?

They know the election laws in that state

After Watergate and Vietnam, how did media treatment of the government shift?

the press became a "watchdog" on the government

Which of the following is true of Political Action Committees (PACS)?

they tend to support incumbents

This 1971 case ruled that busing was an acceptable remedy to desegregate schools

Swann v. Charlotte Mecklenberg Schools

What does it mean when a candidate is being "vetted"?

They are being fully "checked out" for any problems

All of the following are true of primaries EXCEPT?

Voters physically meet and discuss candidates

What is the relationship between policy entrepreneurs and media?

policy entrpreneurs depend on media for agenda setting

Interest groups and political parties differ in that

political parties' main goal is to get candidates elected

All of the following are true of caucuses EXCEPT

the whole process takes one day

A hierarchical organizational chart of a party with chairperson at top & candidates at bottom

may be ideal but isn't realistic

What was evident after the Kennedy v. Nixon debates in 1960?

physical attractiveness could impact electoral success

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1
Who actually votes to nominate candidates at the national convention?
party leaders
electors
delegates
voters
2
Conservative or liberal? Provide a "path to citizenship" for law-abiding illegal immigrants.
conservative
liberal
3
All of the following increase the likelihood of voting EXCEPT
being wealthy
being educated
being female
being young
4
This case ruled that "undue burden" will be the lesser standard for abortion restrictions
Griswold v. Connecticut
Gideon v. Wainwright
Planned Parenthood v. Casey
Roe v. Wade
5
All of the following were a part of the 1974 Federal Elections Campaign Act EXCEPT
required reporting of income/spending
required candidtes to take public funds
limited contributions
a program to publicly fund campaigns was started
6
Why are state party operations so critical to presidential candidates?
They provide endorsements
They raise most of the money
They know the election laws in that state
They do polling
7
After Watergate and Vietnam, how did media treatment of the government shift?
the press became a "watchdog" on the government
the press became apathetic towards the government
the press became more protective of the president
the press became more deferentail to the legislative power
8
Cesar Chavez led boycotts and demonstrations to get better protections for what group?
migrant workers
women
asians
hispanics
9
A trial balloon is usually preceded by a
scandal
leak
beat
interview
10
Which of the following is true of Political Action Committees (PACS)?
They coordinate closely with their candidate
There are limits to how much they can accept from any person
their donors can remain anonymous
they tend to support incumbents
11
This 1971 case ruled that busing was an acceptable remedy to desegregate schools
Swann v. Charlotte Mecklenberg Schools
Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka Kansas
Dredd Scott v. Sanford
Plessy v. Ferguson
12
Republican or Democratic platform "plank"? Put a cap on malpractice lawsuits.
Republican
Democrat
13
What caused a steady increase in the cost of campaigns in the late 1950s and early 60s?
new state election laws
staffing requirements
inflation
television
14
What does it mean when a candidate is being "vetted"?
They are fiundraising
They are being nominated
They are being prepped for a debate
They are being fully "checked out" for any problems
15
This law banned literacy tests & allowed federal oversight of election activities in the South
The Civil Rights Act of 1964
The Voting Rights Act of 1965
The 24th amendment
The Civil Rights Act of 1968
16
What is the primary reason some states have more delegates than others at the convention?
they have the most registered party members
they have a larger population
They more reliably vote for the party
they raise the most money for the party
17
All of the following are true of primaries EXCEPT?
there is a ballot
Voters physically meet and discuss candidates
states have them on different dates
they are more common than caucuses
18
Third parties serve all of the following functions EXCEPT
safety valve for popular discontent
make elections less volatile
inject new issues into the policy agenda
motivate more people to vote
19
What is the relationship between policy entrepreneurs and media?
it is contentious
policy entrpreneurs depend on media for agenda setting
it is nonexistent
Media outlets depend on policy entrpreneurs for ratings
20
What party, est. in the 1890s, failed to defeat the Republicans despite support from Democrats?
Whigs
Know Nothings
Dixiecrats
Populists
21
Republican or Democratic platform "plank"? Subsidize renewable energy development.
Republican
Democrat
22
What portion of the 14th amendment is the basis for civil rights protections in the US?
the due process clause
the equal protection clause
elastic clause
the free exercise clause
23
Interest groups and political parties differ in that
Parties have legislative goals
political parties offer selective benefits
political parties' main goal is to get candidates elected
political parties are involved in electioneering
24
All of the following are true of caucuses EXCEPT
the most fanous ones are in Iowa
Only 12 states hold them
they were a tool of party machines and bosses in the past
the whole process takes one day
25
A hierarchical organizational chart of a party with chairperson at top & candidates at bottom
shows that party strength is on the rise
may be ideal but isn't realistic
iis a requirement in a democracy
iis accurate
26
Controlling for education and wealth, who is more likely to vote?
black Americans
white Americans
27
All of the following contribute to hyperdemocracy or officials "running scared" except
primaries
strong parties
short terms
the power of interest groups
28
What type of primary do political parties like best?
closed
blanket
unicameral
open
29
In what type of primaries can voters vote for different parties on the same ballot?
blanket
open
bicameral
closed
30
The Civil Rights Act of 1964 bans discrimination based on all the following criteria EXCEPT
race
age
gender
religion
31
Which of the following is true of 527 groups?
they disclose the names of contributors
they produce issue ads
They coordinate closely with candidates
They are for profit taxable organizations
32
How long do national party conventions typically last?
3 days
1 day
1 week
4 days
33
The Supreme Court ruled NC had gone too far in using race as a factor in drawing districts in
Reed v. North Carolina
Craig v. Boren
harris v. Forklift Systems
Shaw v. Reno
34
Discrimination based on ___________________ requires the "strict scrutiny" standard.
gender
age
sexual orientation
race
35
The Rehabilitation Act of 1973 defined ___________________ as a form of discrimination.
inaccessibility
disability
accommodation
exclusion
36
From the Civil War - 1960s the "Solid South" voted
Republican
Dixiecrat
Democratic
Whig
37
Republican or Democratic platform "plank"? Get rid of the "death tax" (a.k.a estate taxes)
Republican
Democrat
38
Conservative or liberal? Increase regulations to protect the environment.
conservative
liberal
39
All of the following are tasks of political parties EXCEPT
run polls on election day
articulate policies
pick candidates
coordinate campaigns
40
All of the following demographic trends in the U.S. are true EXCEPT:
the population is shifting to the south
We will soon be a majority minority nation
Blacks outnumber hispanics
The median age is getting higher.
41
Habeus Corpus rights were at first denied to hundreds of suspected terrorists being held at
Los Alamos
Alcatraz
Guantanamo
San Quentin
42
This amendment eliminated the poll tax
23rd
22nd
25th
24th
43
How did local party bosses win support and loyalty to their party in the past?
voter fraud
patronage
advertising
providing government services
44
What type of polls are candidates LEAST likely to use?
voter perception
exit poLling
key word / phrasing polls
push polls
45
What was evident after the Kennedy v. Nixon debates in 1960?
physical attractiveness could impact electoral success
politicians must take clear positions on issues
the effect of television on politics would be minimal
The Conservative Era was over
46
Discrimination based on ___________________ requires the "medium scrutiny" standard.
religion
race
gender
wealth
47
This law said suspected terrorists can be wiretapped and residences searched without notice
Freedom Act
Wikileaks Act
Patriot Act
Protect America Act
48
All of the following were intended to limit black voting EXCEPT
poll taxes
literacy tests
primaries
grandfather clauses
49
All of the following are purposes of national conventions now EXCEPT
to officially nominate a candidate
to energize the party faithful
to debate policy openly
to advertise the candidate
50
Which of the following is an example of a beat?
narrowcast
press conference
newscast
politics
51
Discrimination based on ________________ requires the "reasonable / lowest scrutiny" standard.
age
race
gender
religion
52
Republican or Democratic platform "plank"? Protect a woman's right to choose an abortion.
Republican
Democrat
53
This case ruled the gov't. can't use evidence gained as a result of an illegal search:
Gregg v. Georgia
NAACP v. Alabama
Miranda v. Arizona
Mapp v. Ohio
54
What has been true about American's attitudes about government since 1964?
they have become more ideological
They have voted more often
They have less trust in the governmnt
they have become more informed
55
The Downs Model / Rational Choice Model explains
Why we have two parties
Why third parties tend to fail
why we have polarization
why we don't have radical parties in the US
56
This 1896 case ruled that "separate but equal" was constitutional
Dredd Scott v. Sanford
Swann v. Charlotte Mecklenberg Schools
Plessy v. Ferguson
Reynolds v. United States
57
Whst American president is credited with inventing campaigning & inspiring "loyal opposition"?
William McKinley
Andrew Jackson
Thomas Jefferson
Alexander Hamilton
58
This 1857 case ruled that blacks were not citizens and slaves were property.
Reynolds v. United States
Dredd Scott v. Sanford
Griswold v. Connecticut
Plessy v. Ferguson
59
What type of communication is most likely to discuss a candidate's positions on the issues?
the nightly news
tv ads
a poll
interviews with media
60
Who determines the method and timing of delegate selection?
the Suoreme Court
the U.S. Congress
the states
the voters through referendum
61
Is the following position conservative or liberal? Support / expansion of government programs.
liberal
conservative
62
Which of the following must an American do to belong to a political party?
register
think they are in it
pay dues
attend meetings
63
This amendment ended slavery
13th
15th
14th
12th
64
What party did Abraham Lincoln found?
Republican
Know Nothing
Democrat
Whig
65
This 1954 case ruled that "separate but equal" was inherently unequal
Swann v. Charlotte Mecklenberg Schools
Plessy v. Ferguson
Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka Kansas
Dredd Scott v. Sanford
66
All of the following are criticisms of our current primary / caucus system EXCEPT:
it caters to low information voters
few people participate
the early states are not representative of the US population
the early states get too much attention
67
What law requires employers to reasonable accommodate people with disabilities?
The Disabled Accommodation Act
The Disabled Freedom Act
The Americans With Disabilities Act
The Handicapped Bill of Rights
68
Media tends to be biased in all the following ways EXCEPT?
they focus on issues
They focus on odd/ unusual
they tend to be liberal
They focus on individuals
69
How has the gov't. ensured press access to the war front & insured context in their reporting?
they allow reporters to "embed" with military units
they put no restrictions on the press in war torn areas
the military provides info to be vetted by the press
all war reporters are members of the military
70
Which leadership model is related to a direct democracy?
politico
division of labor
instructed delegate
trustee
71
This amendment gave black males the right to vote
12th
15th
14th
13th
72
What court cased ruling established that arbitrary gender discrimination is unlawful?
Shaw v. Hunt
Reed v. Reed
Santa Clara v. Martinez
Shaw v. Reno
73
All of the following happen at a party's national convention EXCEPT?
a speech by the Vice Presidential nominee
candidate nomination
the writing of the party platform
a debate between the two leading candidates
74
McCain Feingold, a.k.a. the Bipartisan Campaign Reform Act (BCRA) did all the following EXCEPT
eliminated the public funding option
increased the amount individuals to donate to candidates
required reporting of PAC contributions
barred issue ads by outside groups before an election
75
What Republican attracted white southerners to the Republican party with his Southern Strategy?
Nixon
Reagan
Goldwater
H.W. Bush
76
All of the following undercut the importance of campaign strategy EXCEPT
media culture
incumbency advantage
selective perception
party identification
77
Over time, national party conventions have become less
fun
predictable
attended
contentious
78
What is the point of a trial balloon?
to see public reaction before making a public announcement
to launch a campaign
to see how high it will go without popping
to mend fences after a scandal
79
What percentage of delegates does a candidate need to get the nomination?
2/3 or 75%
50% +1
the largest percentage of all candidates
100%
80
Which of the following type of voter is least common?
low information
groups benefits
idealogues
nature of the times
81
Who was the 1st US President to control the press by controlling info and staying on message?
Clinton
W. Bush
H,W. Bush
Reagan
82
Which party requires that primary / caucus results be used to assign delegates proportionally?
Democrats
Republicans
83
What group gained citizenship and could vote in 1924?
immigrants
native americans
migrant workers
blacks
84
Empty question
85
What prevents the press form being too "tough" on the government and officials?
They might alienate viewers
They are inherently patriotic
they are liberal biased towards government intervention
they need access to government officials
86
What types of elections do states have that the federal government does NOT have?
general elections
policy elections
primaries
87
What is the driving focus of organization and action in local political party orgs today?
converting voters
patronage
information management and mobilization
polling and policy positions
88
All of the following groups were part of the New Deal coalition EXCEPT
the wealthy
white souitherners
blacks
unions
89
Which of the following is an example of unconventional political participation?
protest
running for office
voting
petitioning
90
What fact might indicate that an incumbent is in a tight reelection race?
they increase campaign spending
they are taking clear positions on issues
They are avoiding media attention
they participate in debates
91
In 1972, what constitutional amendment failed to be ratified?
Tutle IX
The Equal Rights Amendment
Gay Rights
Fuel Independence
92
What person or groups bears the most responsibility for funding and shaping a campaign?
the candidate
interest groups
the party
the bureaucracy
93
What case ruling struck down anti-sodomy laws, granting gay people a right to privacy?
Smith v. Texas
Texas v. Johnson
Lawrence v. Texas
Reece v. Texas
94
What innovation in broadcasting led to the development of "narrowcasting"?
satellite tv
cable television
the internet
netflix
95
What court ruling banned simplistic formulas that advantaged minorities in college admissions?
Grutter v. Bollinger
Fisher v.University of Texas
Gratz v. Bollinger
Adarand Construction v. Pena
96
All of the following are a types of third parties we have seen in US politics EXCEPT
popular person-based
splinter
revolutionary
issue / cause
97
Discrimination based on ___________________ requires the "strict scrutiny" standard.
religion
wealth
sexual orientation
gender
98
Is the following position conservative or liberal? Support free trade and low tariffs.
conservative
liberal
99
Why did Democrats decide to create "superdelegates" after the McGovern - Fraser reforms?
to rank and file party members would have a voice
to ensure the best balloon drop at the convention
to make sure elected officials and party leaders had power
to reward big fundraisers
100
What is a common outcome of lack of party cohesion?
runaway spending
voter apathy
separation of powers
rapid passage of laws
101
For what primary reason do parties hold primaries and / or caucuses?
To raise money
to produce a party platform
To build enthusiasm
To select a candidate for the general election
102
This court case established the "medium scrutiny" standard for gender-based classification
ERA v. Hunt
Reed v. Reed
Schaffley v. Hoke
Craig v. Boren
103
Is political socialization mostly formal or informal in the U.S.?
formal
informal
104
Republican or Democratic platform "plank"? Oppose mandatory minimum sentencing programs.
Republican
Democrat
105
What was the ruling in Korematsu v. The United States?
People of Japanese ancestry born in the US are not citizens
Internment of Japanese US citizens is unconstitutional
Internment of people of Japanese ancestry is constitutional
Germans and Italians should also be interned
106
What case ruling made 527 groups flourish because corporations could give them unlimited funds?
US v. Nixon
FEC v. Wisconsin Right to Life
Citizens United v, Federal Election Commission
McCain v. BCRA
107
Republican or Democratic platform "plank"? Get rid of the "death tax" (a.k.a estate taxes)
Republican
Democrat
108
Is the following position conservative or liberal? Protect the life of the unborn.
liberal
conservative
109
What amendment gave women the right to vote?
20th
19th
18th
17th
110
For what is Betty Freidan famous?
writing The Feminine Mystique
Being the lead lawyer in Roe v. Wade
Starting Ms. Magazine
founding the National Organization for Women
111
What court ruling upheld using race as part of a holistic assessment in admissions decisions?
Grutter v. Bollinger
Gratz v. Bollinger
Adarand Construction v. Pena
Fisher v.University of Texas
112
Why does the "Responsible Party Model" work better in Europe than in the U.S.?
They have more parties
They have more party cohesion
Their parties are more organized
They have elections more often
113
What was the first form of mass media?
radio
television
telegraph
daily newspapers
114
These were the first two political parties in the United States.
Federalists and Democratic Republicans
Know Nothings and Whigs
Democrats and Whigs
Republicans and Democrats
115
Republican or Democratic platform "plank"? Privatize Social Security.
Republican
Democrat
116
How were affirmative action programs brought to an end in California?
an initiative was passed
a court order
the state legislative baody banned it
an executive order by the Governor
117
All of the following tend to happen as you age EXCEPT
You vote for Democrats
you get more conservative
you attend to the news
you vote more
118
Is the following position conservative or liberal? Increase taxes on the wealthy.
conservative
liberal
119
The idea that you don't need to outspend your opponent, but you need to get your message out is
the doctrine of campaign finance
the doctrine of efficiency
the doctrine of sufficiency
the doctrine of currency
120
What is the primary reason third parties do not succeed longterm?
the winner take all system
campaign funding laws
voter apathy
state requirementa to get on the ballpt
121
What court ruling raised the standard for contract set-asides to "compelling gov't. interest"?
Fisher v.University of Texas
Gratz v. Bollinger
Adarand Construction v. Pena
Regents of Univ. of CA v, Bakke
122
How has TV coverage of conventions changed over time?
It is more in depth
It is nonexistent
It is longer
it is shorter
123
What court case established the "hostile environment" standard for sexual harassment cases?
Harris v. Forklift Systems
Reed v. Reed
Employment Division v. Smith
Playboy Entertainment v. United States
124
How do U.S. elections compare with European ones?
They are longer, more exspensive and more common
They are faster, cheaper, and less common
They are longer but cheaper
They are shorter but more expensive
125
All of the following are cases that upheld the death penalty EXCEPT
Griswold v. Connecticut
Gregg v. Georgia
McClesky v. Kemp
Furman v. Georgia
126
What is referred to as the "paradox of mass politics" in the US?
the success of our democracy given how little we know
How obsessed we are with presidential politics over local
That the people think we have a democracy when we do not
how much people complain given how few vote
127
Conservative or liberal? Require photo ID to vote.
liberal
conservative
128
What is a leading contributor to the superficial nature of modern media?
24 hour news channels
consolidation of news outlets
the prevalence of sound bites
Internet ads
129
What was the goal of the McGovern-Fraser Commission in the 1960s?
to make delegate selection more democratic
to regulate campaign finance
to eliminate caucuses in favor of primaries
to streamline platform writing
130
What do family, mass media, school and peers have in common related to politics?
They are all interest groups
They are all agents of socialization
They are all potential groups
They are all informal
131
What two multimillionaires dominated the press in the late 1800s, producing yellow journalism?
Hearst and Pulitzer
Smith and Wesson
Raymour and Flanigan
Cooper and Flanigan
132
Voters registered as independents are positively correlated with what behavior?
protesting
ticket-splitting
fundraising
voting
133
The case Buckley v. Valeo struck down what part of campaign finance restrictions?
the part that said you can't fund your own campaign
the part that banned soft money
the part that said you must take public funding
the part that banned hard money
134
This case ruled that women have a right to an abortion in the 1st trimester without restriction
Gideon v. Wainwright
Roe v. Wade
Griswold v. Connecticut
Planned Parenthood v. Casey
135
The significance of campaign strategy
is that it sets the policy agenda
is generally overstated
is that it typically converts voters
is often underestimated
136
At the start of our republic, to vote you had to meet all the following criiteria EXCEPT
property owner
male
Christian
white
137
The Trial of Peter Zenger in colonial America established what new precedent?
all officials criticized have a right f rebuttal
you can be punished if you criticize gov't leaders
editorials are held to a different standard
you can criticize gov't officials if the info is true
138
What aspect of campaigns gets the most media attention?
the candidate's voting record
policy positions
fundraising
"horserace" coverage
139
What part of the Civil Rights Act banned discrimination in federally funded programs?
Title XI
Title XX
Title V
Title IX
140
Which of the following must an American do to belong to a political party?
pay dues
register
attend meetings
think they are in it
141
If a state is part of "frontloading", it is probably
making it easier to register to vote
making it harder to get on the ballot
giving free tv time to candidates
moving its primary / caucus to an earlier date
142
This case ruled the government must provide an attorney if a suspect cannot afford one
Miranda v. Arizona
Gideon v. Wainwright
Mapp v. Ohio
NAACP v. Alabama
143
What court ruling banned the use of quotas in university admissions?
Snyder v. Phelps
Regents of Univ. of CA v, Bakke
Fisher v.University of Texas
Texas v. Johnson

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