The Nixon-Kennedy debate was important because

First tv debate/‘image’ was as important as substance.

Political coverage during campaigns usually focuses on

day to day campaign activities, and poll data

The best example of quid pro quo?

A political ‘payback’ from a legislator to an interest group

By PAC’s to collect contributions and present as a package

Best definition of pluralist theory of interest groups

multiple groups compete for/share power

What has happened to labor unions over the last fifty years?

Percentage of workers in unions has declined.

can spend unlimited $ promoting a candidate

The FCC's Fairness Doctrine sought to

ensure multiple points of view be presented

An issue network is the

relationship among key players that focus on a policy area

Lobbyists are critical in our democratic process for all of the reasons EXCEPT

Are the largest source of fundraising dollars for candidates

All explain why photo-ops are important to politicians EXCEPT

they assist in crafting the best laws possible

Lobbyists are likely to use all of these techniques EXCEPT

Contact judges if their client’s case has gone to litigation

What is the impact of the Internet on politics?

Citizens have access to more information

In a labor union, free riding occurs if a worker

Pays no union dues but gets representation

Media consultants in politics

advise candidates on their media relations

Can't require labor join union as a condition of employment

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1
The Nixon-Kennedy debate was important because
It proved that most people do not watch television.
It proved that party platforms are what mattered.
First tv debate/‘image’ was as important as substance.
An incumbent vice-president ran against Kennedy
2
Political coverage during campaigns usually focuses on
day to day campaign activities, and poll data
the candidates’ stances on domestic/foreign policy issues
the platforms of the major parties
biographies of the candidates
3
The best example of quid pro quo?
A political ‘payback’ from a legislator to an interest group
pay back from the president of the US to his buddy
A state senator helping out the local veterinarian
Helping a legislator in need
4
Bundling is used
By PAC’s to collect contributions and present as a package
To help lobbyists raise $ for internet service providers
By PAC’s to collect from corporations
By parties to raise money for party building
5
Negative (attack) ads often feature?
Poll Data
Mudslinging
Consensus
Bundling
6
THE BCRA
raised hard money limits
banned SuperPacs
banned all ads
eliminated all quid pro quo
7
Best definition of pluralist theory of interest groups
multiple groups compete for/share power
their power is held only by a few wealthy groups
several small, single issue groups hold power
their power comes mostly from public support
8
Candidate websites feature
spin
photo ops
requests for funds
all of these are correct
9
A significant amount of PAC money goes to
Incumbents
Democratic challengers
candidates who are running for the first time
Republican challengers
10
What has happened to labor unions over the last fifty years?
They increased in power as the country has industrialized.
They increased power as more Democrats have been elected.
They decreased in power because the rank and file don’t vote
Percentage of workers in unions has declined.
11
Federalist 10 discusses ________; an example of one would be a(n) ___________.
democracy; referendum
political parties; conservative
faction; interest group
3 branches; Congress
12
Super PACs
must register with the FEC and deal with hard money
can spend unlimited $ promoting a candidate
can only give to political parties
can give unlimited contributions directly to a candidate
13
SC ruled campaign finance law was violation of 1^st amendment. What principal is demonstrated?
QuidPro Quo
Federalism
Judicial Independence
Checks & Balances
14
The FCC's Fairness Doctrine sought to
ensure the news media was informative
ensure the media was 'free'
limit controversy in the media
ensure multiple points of view be presented
15
Which is NOT usually seen as a loophole to campaign finance laws
bundling
hard money
independent expenditures
527 Groups
16
An issue network is the
Government agencies that seek more funding
Business and labor leaders who focus on the environment
A group of advisors that appear before the House and Senate
relationship among key players that focus on a policy area
17
Lobbyists are critical in our democratic process for all of the reasons EXCEPT
Are the largest source of fundraising dollars for candidates
They provide information to lawmakers
They link interest groups to lawmakers
They provide lawmakers with advice in crafting legislation
18
All explain why photo-ops are important to politicians EXCEPT
makes the politician appear to be in touch with the people
they assist in crafting the best laws possible
can increase their popularity amongst a particular group
helps build their positive image
19
Lobbyists are likely to use all of these techniques EXCEPT
Contact judges if their client’s case has gone to litigation
Provide information regarding topics
Schedule meetings with politicians to discuss policy issues
Contact congressional staffers regarding upcoming votes
20
What is the impact of the Internet on politics?
Citizens have more trust in the government
Citizens have less freedom ofexpression
Citizens are more informed
Citizens have access to more information
21
In a labor union, free riding occurs if a worker
Pays union dues and gets representation
Pays no union dues but gets representation
Pays union dues and does not get representation
Pays no union dues but gets weekends off
22
Media consultants in politics
use public opinion data to help write legislation
work for unfunded interest groups
help media outlets improve their ratings
advise candidates on their media relations
23
Campaign Finance Reform
Seeks to limit Quid Pro Quo
seeks to prevent campaigns from slinging mud
seeks to end money in elections
seeks to protect the 2nd Amendment
24
Open shops
Require labor and management negotiate over hours and wages
Require that labor and management negotiate over health care
Require that labor join the union.
Can't require labor join union as a condition of employment
25
Buckley v. Valeo ruled on which law?
The Citizens United Act of Congress
The Campaign Act of 1954
BCRA
FECA
26
An Amicus Curiae brief would most likely be submitted by a(n)
Plaintiff
federal judges
Defendant
interest group

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