AP GOV Elections, Political Parties, Media, Propaganda, Campaigns, Interest Groups

Question 1

What is the main difference between political parties and interest groups?

Accepted Answer

Parties nominate and run candidates, interest groups do not

Question 2

Associations of people who hold similar views or goals....

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special interest groups

Question 3

The most enduring form of mass media in the world is _______________.

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newspaper (print media)

Question 4

Tendency of media to focus on polling numbers instead of issues is known as...

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horse-race journalism

Question 5

This campaign ad is an example of what propaganda?

Accepted Answer

Band Wagon Approach

Question 6

Which is NOT one of the four main political socialization factors?

Accepted Answer

Special interest groups

Question 7

Each states number of electoral votes is determined by....

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Number of US representatives plus 2 senators

Question 8

What does PAC stand for?

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Political Action Committee

Question 9

What is a midterm election?

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A general election held in the off-year (not prez election)

Question 10

What is an incumbent?

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Candidate running for office that is running for reelection

Question 11

What is considered as the largest, most successful special interest group?

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National Rifle Association

Question 12

This campaign ad is a brilliant example of which type of propaganda?

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Glittering Generalities

Question 13

A word/term used to replace a more harsh or embarrassing phrase is a.....

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euphemism

Question 14

In order to become president, the candidate must win....

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at least 270 votes in the Electoral College

Question 15

Which of the following would a corporate lobbyist be LEAST likely to discuss upcoming policy w/

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federal judge

Question 16

The aggregation of views shared by a segment of society on issues of interest/concern...

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public opinion

Question 17

Attempting to discredit an opponent through scandalous attacks....

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mudslinging

Question 18

The executive departments, agencies, commissions, etc. that contribute to public policy...

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bureaucracy

Question 19

A formal statement of a political party's guiding beliefs and principles...

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Platform

Question 20

Which of the following is the # 1 political socialization factor on an individual's beliefs?

Accepted Answer

family

Question 21

Main ruling to come out of Buckley v. Valeo (1976):

Accepted Answer

Limits on candidate campaign expenditures unconstitutional

Question 22

In 1960, JFK & Nixon became the first 2 presidential candidates to participate in what?

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First televised presidential debate

Question 23

Primaries and other elections are run by each __________ government.

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state & local

Question 24

Theory states that competing groups help policy making process, with non becoming too dominant

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pluralist theory

Question 25

Statements/advertising designed to influence public opinion or promote a particular cause...

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propaganda

Question 26

A PAC's purpose is to do what?

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raise money for interest groups

Question 27

Which of the following types of interest group(s) tend to push for a collective good?

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ALL of these

Question 28

This state has the most votes in the Electoral College....

Accepted Answer

California

Question 29

What is the MAIN way lobbyists try to influence legislators?

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Providing detailed information on technical issues

Question 30

Contacting a public official to persuade the official to support group's interests...

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lobbying

Question 31

Political parties, the media, interest groups, elections, and campaigns are all examples of...

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linkage institutions

Question 32

A movement started by the people, at the LOWEST level of an organization.

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grass roots movement

Question 33

The term used for the ways candidates, campaigns and interest groups get their MESSAGE out...

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electioneering communication

Question 34

What was the main thing McCain-Feingold Act was trying to prohibit?

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soft money

Question 35

Wearing everyday clothes, using slang, etc. would be what form of propaganda?

Accepted Answer

Plain Folks Approach

Question 36

Money that is donated directly to a candidate's campaign is...

Accepted Answer

hard money

AP GOV Elections, Political Parties, Media, Propaganda, Campaigns, Interest Groups

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AP GOV Elections, Political Parties, Media, Propaganda, Campaigns, Interest Groups

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