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Question 1

political opinion depends on

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preferences, beliefs, and choices

Question 2

public opinion shows persons…… preferences

Answer 2

revealed

Question 3

individual opinion are products of

Answer 3

personality, social charcteristics, and interests

Question 4

foundations of preferences

Answer 4

self interest, values, social groups

Question 5

identities are

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psychological and sociological

Question 6

identities are absolute, true or false

Answer 6

true

Question 7

lack of information leads to

Answer 7

debate, political discourse, ability for elite to influence how the public thinks.

Question 8

public opinion influences government policy through

Answer 8

electoral accountability, building coalitions and input in rule making and legal decisions.

Question 9

true or false: the us does not have limits on campaign spending by candidates or by unaffiliated groups on behalf of the candidates.

Answer 9

true

Question 10

exception to single-member district rule

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senate and electoral college

Question 11

electoral college

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established by constitution, voted every four years, number = number of senators+ number of house members

Question 12

single-member districts

Answer 12

exaggerate the victory of the majority. weakening third parties, make it difficult for racial minorities to gain representation.

Question 13

census is updated

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every 10 years.

Question 14

the institution of election -rules and laws-

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impose order on the electoral process and understand voter preferences.

Question 15

voting decisions

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whether to vote, and whom to vote for

Question 16

party identification is based on

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issues, ideology, past experiences, upbringing

Question 17

true or false, campaign are temporary but political parties are permenant

Answer 17

true

Question 18

most important vehicle for campaign funding

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political action committees (PACs). private groups

Question 19

true or false, the US political system makes it more difficult for one party to gain complete control over the government.

Answer 19

true

Question 20

why do parties form

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facilitate collective action problems in the electoral process, challenging the nature of collective policy-making, problems of political ambition

Question 21

what do parties do

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recruiting candidates, nominating candidates, getting out the vote, facilitate electoral choice, influence national government.

Question 22

spheres of party actions

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elections, political institutions, government

Question 23

true or false, the parties have formal organizations through which they work in congress to elect presidents.

Answer 23

true

Question 24

is the president the leader or his/her party

Answer 24

yes

Question 25

parties are networks made up of

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politicians, interest groups, activists, donors, consultants, voters

Question 26

parties work at every level od government through

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committees, conventions, primary elections

Question 27

true or false, american party organizations are generally ‘bottom-up’

Answer 27

true

Question 28

national conventions nominate

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presidential candidates and set party platforms.

Question 29

parties provide resources and and services

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money, voter lists, campaign advice, and coordinated expenditures.

Question 30

interest groups enhance

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democracy, representing individuals, political participation, education of the public, interests of few,

Question 31

interest groups represent

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organizations

Question 32

whos more likely to be members of interest groups

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higher incomes, levels of education, and managerial occupations

Question 33

group components

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attract and keep members, money to sustain and fund, leadership and decision-making structure, agency to carry out groups tasks.

Question 34

selective benefits

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informational, material, solidary, purposive.

Question 35

lobbyists provide

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information and make sure group concerns are heard

Question 36

true or false, interest groups have substantial influence in setting the legislative agenda

Answer 36

true

Question 37

lobbyists influence the government by

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lobbying to president and the executive branch

Question 38

interest groups influence policy through the court by

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bringing suits directly, financing suits, amicus curiae

Question 39

outside strategies

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affect policy outside the system by changing what issues are on the agenda

Question 40

is it possible to maintain a democratic political system without a functioning media

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no

Question 41

types of media

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print, broadcast, digital

Question 42

which type of media allows for greater context, depth, and analysis

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print

Question 43

what affects news coverage

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journalists and news producers, politicians, consumers

Question 44

what do journalists want

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ratings, success, prestige, influence

Question 45

regulatory challenges because of the internet

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protecting intellectual property, set standards for rational system of domains and websites.

Question 46

which type of media faces the greatest scrutiny

Answer 46

broadcast