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What are the 5 functions of political parties |
1. To nominate candidates 2. To informand activate supporters 3. To act as a bonding agent 4. To govern 5. To act as a watchdog |
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How do single member districts encourage the 2 party system and discourage minor parties |
They only elect one Winter so voters see minor party candidates as a wasted vote |
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What are the 4 types of minor parties in American politics |
1. The ideological parties 2. The single issue parties 3. The economic protest parties 4. The splinter parties |
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What important roles you minor parties play in American politics |
They force major political parties to address new issues and can take away votes from one of the major political parties |
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What is it mean that political parties in the US are decentralized |
They are fragmented disjointed in often the set by factions and internal squabbling |
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What seems to be the future of major parties in the United States? why |
Political parties have been in a period of decline due to a growing number of independence and an increase in split ticket voting |
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Summarize the extensions of the franchise throughout US history |
No religious requirement to vote the 15th amendment (black people) the 19th amendment (women) the 23rd amendment (no poll tax) the 26th amendment (age 18 only) |
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What restrictions have been placed upon state's ability to set voter qualifications |
1.Voters must be allowed to vote in all elections within the States 2.No restrictions based on color 3.No restrictions based on sex 4.No taxes for voting |
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What are the 3 universal voting requirements in all States |
1.Citizenship 2.residence 3.age |
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Historically what tactics have been used in the US to deny suffrage to certain groups |
Literary tests registration laws poll taxes Gerry mandering |
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How can Gerry mandering be used to denied certain groups representation in legislatures |
They could break up a group of like minded voters with boundaries to ensure they are put in districts that will drown out their voices |
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What was the impact of the voting rights act of 1965 |
It's a splendid thing use of any literary tests or similar devices |
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Describe reasons why potential voters choose not to vote |
They don't think their vote matters they aren't interested There are long lines at the polls they feel alienated |
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What characteristics can be used to make basic predictions about an individual's political affiliation |
Income education Gender age Race |
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What are the 5 different ways in which candidates can be nominated |
Self announcement caucus convention direct primary petition |
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Describe different types of primaries used in the US for nominating candidates |
Close primary presidential primary open primary blanket primary non partisan primary |
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What influence has Congress had over elections in the United States |
Congress regulated the financing of campaigns and prohibited various corrupt practices |
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On what day are elections typically held |
The Tuesday after the 1st Monday in November |
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Why would an individual chose to use an absentee ballot |
Illness Voting before election day To skip the polling lines |
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In what different ways might a voter cast his/per ballot for election in the United States |
Absentee voting voting by mail Voting in the polls |
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What are the limitations for personal contributions to political campaigns |
No more than $2000 to any federal candidate No more than $25000 to a national party committee No more than $95000 per election cycle |
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How are super pats different from political action committees |
Super pacs can not donate to candidates or political parties |
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What is the difference between hard money in soft money |
Hard money is money raised and spent to elect candidates while soft money funds party building activities |
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Explain statement there are many different publics in the US |
A public is made up of all of those individuals who hold the same view on some particular public issue |
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What combination of factors usually influence a person's political opinions |
Age race income Gender Occupation |
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It what ways does mass media influence public opinion |
They decide which issues to bring to the forefront and which ones to suppress |
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What is the role of an interest group |
To shape the making and content of public policy |
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How would you create an accurate poll of public opinion in the US |
1. Define the universe to be surveyed 2. Construct a sample 3. Prepare valid questions 4. Select and control how the poll will be taken 5. Analyze and report the findings to the public |
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What types of media have the greatest distribution today |
Social media |
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How can media help shape the public agenda |
They decide which issues to bring to the forefront in which ones to suppress |
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According your textbook what limits are there on the media's influence |
Not everyone pays attention Close people exist in echo chambers Advertisers want people with all view Radio and TV mostly "skim" news |
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At what levels of government can you find interes groups attempting to influence public policy |
All levels |
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How are interest groups different from political parties |
Interest groups focus on controlling policies political parties focus on controlling government |
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What are the 6 valuable functions of interest groups |
1. Help to stimulate interest in public affairs 2. Represent their members on the basis of shared attitudes 3. Provide useful specialized detail info to the government 4. They are vehicles for political participation 5. The add another element to the checks and balances 6. They compete to place very real limits on the lengths to which they will go |
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What criticisms could be charged on interest groups |
1. Some have too much influence 2. they do not represent the views of all people 3. some groups use tactics like bribery |
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What are the different types of interests groups |
Business groups labor groups agricultural groups professional groups |
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What our public interest groups |
It's risk rupes that stick to institoot certain public policies to benefit all or most people |
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How is propaganda used by interest groups |
To build a positive image for the group |
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What is the role of lobbying in American politics |
Their major role is to work for those matters that benefit their clients and against those that may harm them |
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Should interest group activity be eliminated in any way |
Yes |
