Government - Unit 5

Deliberately shading information in an attempt to influence how it is reported in the media is called

The measure of the accuracy of a poll is it's

When public opinion lets politicians know what the people are thinking, it is serving as which of the "Three Gs"?

What is the main criticism regarding the Electoral College system?

All of the following are voter eligibility requirements EXCEPT

Public opinion is the sum of

Any means of communication that is intended to reach a large audience is called

What is the limit on how much 527 committees & Super Pacs can raise and spend in campaigns?

Which type of poll is used to predict election winners before voting has finished?

Historically, in what range is the typical voter turnout in a presidential election?

Which persuasive political ad technique presents facts and statistics that only support one side of an argument?

In a democracy, which of the following is an essential role played by the news media?

Media consultants test the appeal of campaign messages by using

How many electoral votes are needed to win the presidency?

When public opinion shows widepsread agreement on basic political beliefs, it is serving as which of the "Three Gs"?

When confidential information is released to the news media by an unnamed source, it's called a

Getting the largest number of votes in an election is called a

When the media focuses on who is winning an election and the reasons why, it is called

The process by which people form their political attitudes and values is called

Which of the following groups benefited most from the Voting Rights Act of 1965?

Political television and radio ads are examples of

Which is the correct order for gaining voting rights?

For the Electoral College, which best explains how a state's number of electors is determined?

The main purpose of campaigns using staged events and photo opportunities is to

In which of the following elections is voter turnout likely to be the greatest?

A person seeking reelection to his or her current position is called

Which type of poll is typically taken on a daily basis during a campaign to measure how well candidates are doing?

Having personal contact with voters through parades and other local events is called

Internet sites and social media sites are examples of

The right to vote is known as

All of the following regarding voter characteristics are true EXCEPT

Which two states in the Electoral College do not follow the winner-take-all rule?

Radio and television are examples of

Which persuasive political ad technique tries to show the candidate as a person that can relate to the common people?

What is the main source of funding for election campaigns?

What is the correct date for each presidential and midterm election?

Which persuasive political ad technique uses well-known individuals or groups to promote a candidate?

Which persuasive political ad technique takes advantage of people's desire to conform?

A primary in which only registered party members may vote is called

Which persuasive political ad technique links popular symbols with a candidate?