gov test 3

Question 1

political party

Answer 1

a group of people with broad common intrests who organize to win election, control gov, and thereby inluence gov policies

Question 2

one party

Answer 2

the party is the gov

Question 3

two party

Answer 3

when two parties compete for power, minor parties exist

Question 4

multi-party

Answer 4

nations that allow more than one political party

Question 5

third party

Answer 5

any party other than one of the two major parties

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splinter

Answer 6

splits away from one of the major parties becasue of some disagreement

Question 7

single-issue party

Answer 7

focuses exclusively on one major society, economic, or moral issue

Question 8

ideological party

Answer 8

focuses on overall change in society rather than an issue

Question 9

intrest group

Answer 9

want to pass policy

Question 10

party platform

Answer 10

containing diff ideologies

Question 11

propaganda

Answer 11

using ideas, information, or rumors to influence opinon

Question 12

caucuses

Answer 12

meeting of party members to choose canidates

Question 13

open/closed primary

Answer 13

voting for canidates of one party (best dem. or rep.)

Question 14

nominatng convention

Answer 14

a political convention held every four years in the United States by most of the political parties who will be fielding nominees in the upcoming U.S. presidential election

Question 15

petition

Answer 15

A formal written request, typically one signed by many people, appealing to authority with respect to a particular cause

Question 16

transfer

Answer 16

type of propganda: associating a patriotic symbol with a canidate

Question 17

bandwagon

Answer 17

type of propaganda: urging voters to support a canidate because everyone else is

Question 18

plain folks

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type of propaganda: identifying the canidate as “just one of the common people”

Question 19

labeling

Answer 19

type of propaganda: name calling

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testimonial

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type of propaganda: a celebrity endorses a canidate

Question 21

spin

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type of propaganda: interpreting a political event or statement from a particular point of veiw

Question 22

card stacking

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type of propaganda: giving only one side of the facts to support a canidate’s position

Question 23

lobbying

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technique of intrest group: influence government policy thru direct contact

Question 24

ligitation

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technique of intrest group: “friends of the court” ex. amicus curiae brief

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amicus curiae brief

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1) file briefs that consist of a written argument for their side. 2) class action suit

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class action suit

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technique of intrest group: lawsuit brought by a representative member of a large group of people on behalf of all members of the group

Question 27

electioneering

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technique of intrest group: keep people in office who are sympathetic to group wants and needs

Question 28

dispensing patronage

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functions of political parties: parties give favors to their members; most of the time its a deal

Question 29

educating the public

Answer 29

functions of political parties: parties share their veiws and information by radio, TV, pamplets, and more. the public will vote based on their veiws.

Question 30

recruiting canidates

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functions of political parties: political parties look for people that would make good canidates and would win. they base the chance of winning on public approval

Question 31

loyal opposition

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functions of political parties: the minority party assumes the position of “watch dog” over governament, becasue they don’t have a main role in government this is how they express their veiws

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reduction of conflict

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functions of political parties: parties encourage groups to work together. an outcome of this is modern policies with mass appeal

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operating the government

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functions of political parties: political parties run and staff the government by getting people in office most of the time one party operates teh white house and the other operates congress

Question 34

12th amendment

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provides the procedure for voting the president and vice president

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15th amenment

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black males can vote

Question 36

17th amendment

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people elect senators

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23rd amendment

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DC gets 3 electoral votes

Question 38

19th amendment

Answer 38

women can vote

Question 39

24th amendment

Answer 39

abolished poll tax

Question 40

26th amendment

Answer 40

18+ years can vote

Question 41

problems of 3rd parties

Answer 41

getting a ballot, funding for campaigning, winning elections due to: single member districts and winner take all system

Question 42

when is election day

Answer 42

the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November

Question 43

what does FEC stand for an do?

Answer 43

Federal Election Commission. It regulates the FECA act: limits the amount of donation (money) that can be given to a canidate

Question 44

where money comes from for campaigning

Answer 44

donations, foundations, federal grants, and contracts

Question 45

how is electoral college determined?

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number of senators and congressman in that state

Question 45

reasons people vote

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civic duty

Question 46

how one joins a political party

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declares it

Question 47

what happens at the national convention for each party

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each party chooses the party’s presidential and vice presidential candidates, ratify the party platform, elect officers, and adopt rules

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political efficacy

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when you think your vote counts

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party centrism

Answer 49

to support your politial party

Question 50

political apathy

Answer 50

when you think your vote doesn’t count

registration