ap gov unit 5 Flashcards
Which of the following describes the Twenty-Fourth Amendment?
It eliminated poll taxes.
- Which of the following is true of amicus curiae briefs?
They are used by interest groups to lobby courts.
- Which of the following represents a consequence of candidate-centered electoral campaigns?
A decrease in the role of political parties in campaign management
Which of the following is an accurate comparison between the relative functions and electoral success of the two major political parties (Democratic and Republican) and third parties?
Major Parties: The rules of the electoral college favor the major-party candidates in presidential elections.
Third Parties: Winner-take-all voting districts hinder the electoral success of third-party candidates.
The concept of realignment refers to changes in
the social bases of the parties’ voting support
Which of the following scenarios explains how demographic factors affect voter participation in elections?
Wealthier individuals are more likely to become involved in campaigns because they believe that their actions may influence the candidates.
Considering all elections at all levels of government, which of the following best describes electoral behavior in the United States?
The majority of the electorate does not vote in most elections.
All of the following are examples of a linkage institution influencing the policy process EXCEPT
the president delivering the State of the Union speech
Explanations for low voter turnout include all of the following EXCEPT
laws protecting voting rights for minorities
The free rider problem occurs when
people benefit from an interest group’s efforts without making any contribution
How are political parties likely to respond if races and ethnicities in America constantly change
Political parties will adapt their positions and find ways to appeal to voters from growing demographic groups.
Which of the following is a likely effect of the trend depicted in the bar graph on voting and elections?
Voter turnout will likely become more diverse.
For which of the following tasks would using the bar graph as currently designed be the LEAST helpful?
Calculating the election cycle spending based on the intervals shown on the vertical axis
If a researcher were interested in understanding how much the NRA spent in each state, what visual could be created to accurately display this information in the bar graph?
A map showing the dollar amounts spent by the NRA in each state since 1992
Citizens who believe that their votes will have no effect on the outcome of an election have a
low level of political efficacy
Which of the following best represents how each linkage institution influences policy making?
Political Party: Facilitates the building of coalitions in Congress
Interest Group: Presents important information on specific issues to legislators
A graph of less people identifying themselves as democratic, more ppl republican, and more independents
The table above supports which of the following conclusions?
- A plurality of the people has consistently supported the Democrats.
- Support for the two major parties increased slightly between 1952 and 1994.
- The largest percentage increase in political identification between 1952 and 1994 occurred among independents.
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In the United States, which of the following is a rule on voting found in the Constitution or its amendments?
No person eighteen years of age or older may be denied the right to vote on account of age.
One reason for the persistence of a two-party system in the United States is
the single-member district electoral system
Which of the following statements about the bar graph on voter turnout in the 2014 California general election is correct?
The age group that voted at a rate closest to the average is 45–54.
Two interest groups are competing for influence in Congress. One group represents banking institutions, while the other advocates for consumer protections.
A critic of the influence of interest groups would make which of the following claims?
The banking interest group likely has greater financial resources and access to policy makers than the consumer protection group.
While the central goal of political parties is to win elections, parties can also support democracy. Which of the following scenarios best demonstrates this relationship?
Political parties use the social media site Instagram to reach out to younger voters to inform them about upcoming elections and encourage them to register to vote.
The graphic illustrates which of the following statements about political parties?
There is an ongoing debate between political parties
Which of the following statements regarding political parties is true based on the graph?
The Republican Party initially emerged as an antislavery political party
