Exam #2 Review

Question 1

Three incentives joining interest groups

Answer 1

1. purposive
2. solidary
3. material

Question 2

Purposive incentive

Answer 2

reason to join in personal belief/ cause

Question 3

Solidary incentive

Answer 3

join to sharing interests and goals w like-minded people

Question 4

Material incentive

Answer 4

join for benefits like discounts, subscriptions, or group insurance

Question 5

Free rider

Answer 5

existing person who benefits from group but doesnt contribute

Question 6

Examples interest groups gain access to policy making

Answer 6

1. tv, social media
2. lobbying
3. challenging laws
4. infleunce
5. seeking tax breaks for members
6. prevent a law passing
7. campaign contributions with donations

Question 7

Direct techniques

Answer 7

wanting change etc direct to congress
ex: lobbying

Question 8

Indirect techniques

Answer 8

shaping public opinion
ex: TV ADs

Question 9

Reasons for decline in labor (2)

Answer 9

1. fewer blue-collar workers
2. political environment

Question 10

Lobbying

Answer 10

attempts by organizations or individuals to influence passage, defeat, or proposed contents of legislation or enforcing existing laws

Question 11

Two main parties in America

Answer 11

1. Democrats
2. Republicans

Question 12

Dealignment

Answer 12

situation where voters identify w neither party are INDEPENDENTs

Question 13

Four major piece national party organization

Answer 13

1. national convention
2. national party committee
3. national party chairperson
4. directly working of national committees from party’s HQs

Question 14

Effect of third parties in politics

Answer 14

1. brings issues to public attention
2. can affect votes
3. voice for dissatisfied Americans
4. can be spoilers and take away votes

Question 15

Public Opinion

Answer 15

complex collection of opinions held by many people on issues in public arena

Question 16

Political socialization

Answer 16

learning process which people acquire political attitudes, opinions, beliefs, and thoughts

Question 17

Three types of polling

Answer 17

1. telephone
2. internet
3. sampling

Question 18

Factors that affect Voter turnout

Answer 18

1. nonvoters believe they have no duty to vote
2. lack info about candidates
3. believe their vote wont make a difference

Question 19

Ways African Americans were prevented from voting in South

Answer 19

1. Literacy tests
2. polling taxes
3. White primary where they were barred

Question 20

Attempts made to improve voter turnout

Answer 20

1. mail in voting
2. motor voter law ‘93 at mvc/license
3. early voting
4. same day registration on election day

Question 21

Elector

Answer 21

Electoral college members

Question 22

Ele.College votes to be president

Answer 22

270

Question 23

Winner take all system

Answer 23

candidate with the most votes wins

Question 24

Insurgent candidate

Answer 24

candidate who runs against the “establishment”; rebels
ex: independent parties

Question 25

Open vs closed primary

Answer 25

open is anyone can vote regardless of party and closed is only party members of candidates can vote

Question 26

Ranked-choice voting

Answer 26

voters number candidates in order of preference

Question 27

Federal Election Campaign Act

Answer 27

regulates raise and spending of money in U.S federal elections

Question 28

Functions of Media

Answer 28

agenda setting; influences public perception on policies, issues, etc

Question 29

Priming

Answer 29

certain facts but not all are told

Question 30

FECA does

Answer 30

1. limit amounts of spending 2. limits of candidate contributions and raising of funds 3. prevents outside organizations from directly participating in campaigns 4. candidates must disclose how much they receive