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Unit 3 AP Government Review
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1
Which of the following is a result of the
Buckley
v.
Valeo
case?
Upheld the constitutionality of McCain-Feingold Act (BCRA of 2002).
Candidates personal spending on campaigns can not be limited
Direct contributions from people to a campaign cannot be limited.
Direct contributions from people to a campaign are limited to $3300.
2
At the time the Constitution was written, who was allowed to vote in U.S. elections?
no one was initially given the right to vote
wealthy men
all men, regardless of race, creed, or color
white male property owners
3
In the case of New York Times Co. v. United States, the Supreme Court ruled that:
D) The freedom of the press is not protected under the First Amendment
The government can censor the press during wartime
Journalists must get permission before publishing any government news
The free press can publish classified info if it serves the public interest
4
In which article of the Constitution are political parties discussed?
Article III
Article II
Article V
No article
5
An issue network is the
Government agencies that seek more funding
A group of advisors that appear before the House and Senate
Business and labor leaders who focus on the environment
relationship among key players that focus on a policy area
6
Interest groups and political parties differ in that
political parties' main goal is to get candidates elected.
only parties have legislative goals.
they are the same thing.
political parties are involved in electioneering.
7
What is a ballot referendum?
A direct vote of citizens to accept or reject legislation
A removal of the Governor by ballot.
A modification to a voting ballot.
An act of the legislature that becomes law.
8
______ is the strategic advantage given to the earliest primary elections and caucuses.
Early Bird Special
Frontloading
Race to the front
First past the post
9
The Congressional District method gives winners of each district __ vote and the overall state winner gets __ votes.
1; 2
1; 1
2; 1
1; 3
10
Select each that apply: What did the Federal Election Campaign Act (FECA) of 1974 do?
shut down the voluntary public fund program
Defined PACs and regulated donations to PACs
Declared candidates could donate unlimited money to their own campaign.
Limited PAC donations to $5000.
11
The founders of the nation feared political parties would
discourage people from voting.
educate the public on vital issues.
harm the nation by splitting them into factions.
unite voters.
12
Mass Media consists of ...
TV, the internet, newspapers, and radio
Satellite TV and newspapers
TV, mobile phones, and laptops
Only tabloids
13
Which two states use the Congressional District method?
Maine and Alaska
Maine and Nebraska
Arizona and Georgia
Nebraska and Illinois
14
Interest groups are focused primarily on:
Promoting the views of their members through lobbyists
Exposing the mistakes made by government officials
Raising money for charitable causes
Protecting the salaries, benefits, etc. of their members
15
The ___________ amendment protects news media and allows them to report the truth to us.
Fourth
Second
Third
First
16
In a plurality voting system, what is required for a candidate to win?
A majority of the votes (more than 50%)
A tie-breaking vote from a designated official
The highest number of votes, regardless of majority
A unanimous decision from the electorate
17
Which of the following best describes a closed primary?
any party member can vote
only rich party members can vote
only declared party members can vote
no party members can vote
18
Which of the following best describes horse race journalism?
News coverage of local horse races
News coverage that focuses on which candidates are winning or losing
An interview with the president in the Oval Office.
Fast paced news coverage about candidates’ platforms and policies
19
The purpose of the BCRA of 2002 was to decrease the role of soft $ in political campaigns by limiting contributions by
middle class activists
wealthy individuals
interest groups and national political parties
well funded urban change organizations
20
Which of the following best explains the purpose of primaries?
Increasing party membership & raising money
Choosing a candidate to represent the party
Testing the candidate's message with undecided voters
Selecting a vice presidential nominee
21
What was created due to
Citizens United
vs
FEC
and
Speechnow.org
v.
FEC
?
PACs
501c4s
527
Super PACs
22
Which of the following best describes the role of delegates at a Party Convention?
To formally nominate the party's candidate for the general election
To raise funds for the party's campaign efforts and outreach programs.
To draft the party platform and outline key policy positions.
To engage in debates and discussions about party leadership.
23
What do legislators get out of iron triangles?
election ($$$) support from interest groups
increased staff
seniority in committee assignments
expanded budget authority
24
Select as many as apply: Buckley v. Valeo...
upheld the law limiting hard money contributions
prohibited electioneering
prohibited soft money donations
cannot restrict a candidates expenditure of their money
25
Functions of Political Parties:
Educating electorate about campaign issues
Monitoring actions of officeholders
Recruiting, nominating, and helping candidates win elections
All of the above
26
How often are elections for seats in the House of Representatives?
every ten years
every five years
every four years
every two years
27
What is the primary purpose of Political Action Committees (PACs)?
To promote voter registration
To conduct public opinion polls
To organize grassroots campaigns
To raise and distribute funds for political candidates
28
Choose as many as fit: Primaries...
winner holds public office
candidates from same party run against each other
are the 1st step in election process
include both elections and caucuses
29
Which of the following was a result of
SpeechNow.org
v.
FEC
?
No limits on donations from groups; they can't coordinate with candidate
No limits on donations
No limits on campaign donations or spending
No limits on donations from individuals
30
What does party realignment refer to?
The dissolution of a political party
The temporary support of a candidate from a different party
A big & lasting change in the coalition of supporters for a political party
A shift in party membership without changing party platforms
31
Why was the FECA of 1974 important?
limited how much people could donate directly to a campaign to $1000.
allowed for candidates to contribute their own money
limited how much people could donate directly to a campaign to $2000.
Setup the FEC, a commission appointed annually by Congress.
32
Six member bipartisan agency created by FECA of 1974
Federal Election Commission
Political Action Committees
Caucus
National Party Conventions
33
All of the following are functions of political parties except to
inform the public of relevant issues.
campaign for candidates.
hear and decide court cases.
debate and decide on the party platform.
34
A modified primary is...
when a tie needs to be broken and this type of primary is held.
Open to all voters
Registered party voter and independent
Closed to others apart from registered voters
35
Which of the following statements about media consolidation is true?
It has led to a wider variety of news sources.
It can limit the diversity of perspectives presented to the public.
It has no impact on public opinion.
It has increased the number of independent journalists.
36
All of the elements below are part of iron triangles EXCEPT
legislators
bureaucrats
interest groups
the President
37
How do U.S. elections compare with European ones?
U.S. elections are shorter but more expensive
U.S. elections are longer but cheaper
U.s. elections are faster, cheaper, and less common
U.S. elections are longer, more expensive, and happen more often
38
Poll tax for federal elections abolished.
21st
22nd
23rd
24th
39
Which of the following best describes the Alternative vote?
Voters can only pick one candidate
Voters rank their candidates number of preference
Voters alternate votes from one party to the next
Voters rank their party from there best two
40
All of the following were a part of the 1974 Federal Elections Campaign Act EXCEPT
required reporting of income/spending
limited soft money contributions
a program to publicly fund campaigns was started
limited hard money contributions
41
Select any that apply: what do interest groups do?
Block citizen participation in government.
Educate people and provide resources to support specific public policies
Advocate for the needs and wants of their members
Support policies that help their members
42
What are iron triangles
how interest groups, Congressional committees, and bureaucracy form policy
how executive, judicial, and legislative work together
how state legislatures, the house, and senate work together
how president, supreme court, and senate work together
43
Which of the following is an advantage of incumbency?
all of these work
name recognition
they receive more campaign contributions
serving on committees relevant to constituents
44
An organized group who pursues their common interests by gaining power through the electoral process.
Campaigns
Political Parties
Interest Groups
Linkage Institutions
45
What is the Electoral College?
Only used in Nebraska and Maine
Another way of saying popular vote
A process used to elect a US president
A process used to send delegates to the national convention
46
Which answer best describes an open primary?
happens only at the national convention
is where electors are chosen to attend the electoral college.
A primary in which voters must register with a party in order to vote.
A primary election in which voters may choose for which party to vote.
47
What are some interest groups tactics ?
Litigation
All of the above
Media
lobbying
48
Which of the following is a result of
Citizens United
v.
FEC
(2010)?
Gov may take private property and give it to another citizen
Political spending by corporations is a form of free speech
Limits to national power of regulating interstate commerce
Federal government has sole control over interstate commerce
49
Which of the following best describes the difference between a caucus and a primary election?
A caucus is a secret ballot, while a primary is public.
A caucus involves discussion, while a primary is a straightforward vote.
A caucus is for local elections, while a primary is for national elections.
Parties organize a caucus, while the government organizes a primary.
50
Issue Networks
exclude congressional committee, interest group
same as subgovernment
same as iron triangle
include media, academics, citizen activists
51
An unintended effect of iron triangles is typically
socialism
hyperpluralism
elitism
pluralism
52
Media consolidation refers to which of the following?
The separation of news and entertainment programming
The merging of multiple media companies into fewer organizations
The diversification of media content
The increase in the number of independent media outlets
53
The BCRA of 2002 increased the amount individuals could donate to campaigns from $1000 to $3000
False
True
54
Electoral College casts separate votes for President and Vice President
12th
24th
7th
14th
