AP GoPo Unit 5 Test: Political Beliefs, PACs, & Elections

Which of the following is most important for getting an accurate measure of public opinion in a survey?

More government in economic issues-less government in social issues

the event in which the parties formally nominate their candidate for the presidency is called

(Presidential elect) state caucuses differ from state primaries in which of the following ways?

Which poll is most likely to be used by the media to predict the outcome of an election?

Which is the leading predictor of whether an individual will vote in a presidential election?

Buckley v. Valeo & Citizens United v. FEC are similar in that both cases concern

Which is strong determinant of political engagement?

Pluralist theory emphasizes the role of

Which BEST describes HARD money?

Emphasizes preserving tradition. LESS gov't in economic issues, MORE gov't in social issues

Process by which we develop our political values and opinions. Beliefs a/b gov't & poli process

The greatest predictor of a candidate’s elective success is

The strength of the public’s feelings about an issue is known as

The key difference between open and closed primaries centers on

The term “iron triangle” refers to the interrelationship of the

The political condition in which diff parties control the presidency and Congress is called

which of the following was LEAST likely to join the New Deal coalition?

Obstacles to third parties success include all of the following EXCEPT

Scientific method of selection everyone has an equal chance at being included in the sample.

In a primary election, voters

Even though the US has many minor parties, it remains

A poll conducted in an unscientific manner, used to predict election outcomes.

Which of the following is true of Southern states?

The primary function of political action committees (PACs) is to

Buckley v. Valeo (1976) was a significant Supreme Court ruling because it

A meeting of party members to choose party officials

Which of the following is the best definition of “realignment”?

Boost that candidates get [elections] bc of the popularity of candidates above them on the ballot, esp. the president

which is the best definition of the Elite theory? (A theory that...)