Test 3

Question 0

An organization or individual who attempts to influence registration and the administrative decisions of government

Answer 0

Lobbyist

Question 1

An organized group of individuals sharing common objectives who actively attempt to influence policy makers

Answer 1

Interest groups

Question 2

A movement that represents the demands of large segment of the public for political, economic, or social change

Answer 2

Social movement

Question 3

A reason or motive having to do with economic benefits or opportunities

Answer 3

Material incentive

Question 4

A reason or motive having to do with the desire to associate with others and to share with others a particular interest or hobby

Answer 4

Solitary incentive

Question 5

A reason for supporting or participating in the activities of a group that is based on agreement with the goals of the group

Answer 5

Purposive incentives

Question 6

Generally, the economic and political expression of working-class interest

Answer 6

Labor movement

Question 7

The sector of the economy that provided services-such as healthcare, banking, and education- in contrast to the sector that produces goods.

Answer 7

Service sector

Question 8

The best interest of the overall community; the national good rather than the narrow interest of a particular group

Answer 8

Public interest

Question 9

An interest group activity that involves interaction with government officials to further their groups goals

Answer 9

Direct technique

Question 10

A form of pressure or protest- an organized refusal to purchase a particular product or deal with a particular business

Answer 10

Boycott

Question 11

The structure of American government invites the participations of interest groups at the political progress

Answer 11

True

Question 12

Lobbyist-an organization or individual who attempts to influence legislation and the administrative decisions of government

Answer 12

True

Question 13

Interest groups are often spawned by mass social movements

Answer 13

True

Question 14

American people have the right to join a group is protected by the first amendment of the US constitution

Answer 14

True

Question 15

Interest groups are often spawned by mass social movements. Such movements represent demands by a large segment of the population for change in the political, economic, or social system

Answer 15

True

Question 16

Someone with a strong interest in human rights might have solidary incentive to join Amnesty international

Answer 16

False

Question 17

Major sectors that seek influence in Washington DC include business, agriculture, labor unions, and professionals

Answer 17

True

Question 18

Unlike private sector unions, public sector unions are decreasing

Answer 18

False

Question 19

Boycott is a form of pressure or protest-an organized refusal to purchase a particular product or deal with a particular business

Answer 19

True

Question 20

Leadership and education make some groups more powerful than others and more likely to influences government policy

Answer 20

False

Question 21

Major interest groups that represent the main sectors of the economy

Answer 21

Public interest
Single interest group
Foreign government interest group

Question 22

Interest group strategies

Answer 22

• Assisting legislation or bureaucrats in drafting legislation or prospective regulations
• inviting legislators to social occasions
• providing political information to legislators and other government officials
• testifying before progressional committees for or against proposed legislation
• engage in private meetings with public officials to make known the interest of the lobbyist clients

Question 23

Characteristics that make some groups more powerful than others and more likely to have influences over government policy

Answer 23

• member size
• financial resource
• leadership
• cohesiveness

Question 24

Social movements

Answer 24

Civil rights movements Chicano movement American Indian movement Women's movement

Question 25

A voter or candidate who does not identify with a political party

Answer 25

Independent

Question 26

A group of political activist who organize to win elections, operate the government , and determine public policy.

Answer 26

Political party

Question 27

A group or bloc in a legislation or political party acting in pursuit of some special interest or positions

Answer 27

Faction

Question 28

A tendency for wealthier states or regions to favor the democrats and for less wealthy states or regions to favor the republicans. The effect appears paradoxical because it reverses traditional patterns of support

Answer 28

Reverse-income effects

Question 29

Those members of the general public who identify with a political party or who express a preference for

Answer 29

Party in the electorate

Question 30

The formal structure and leadership of a political party, including elections committees,local,state, and national executives, and paid professional staff

Answer 30

Party organization

Question 31

All the elected and appointed officials who identify with a political party

Answer 31

Party in government

Question 32

The meeting held every four years by each major party to select presidential and vice presidential candidates, to write a platform to choose a national committee, and to conduct party business

Answer 32

National convention

Question 33

A document drawn up at each national convention, outlining the policies, positions, and principles of the party

Answer 33

Party platform

Question 34

Rewarding faithful party workers and followers with government employment and contracts

Answer 34

Patronage

Question 35

A process in which a substantial group of voters switch party allegiance, producing a long term change in the political landscape

Answer 35

Realignment

Question 36

A decline in party loyalties that reduce long term party commitment

Answer 36

Dealignment

Question 37

A phenomenon that occurs when a group Gant is becoming more numerous I've time frowns large enough to change the political balance in a district, state, or country

Answer 37

Tipping

Question 38

According to tipping, the Republican Party is the dominate force in California politics

Answer 38

False

Question 39

Political advisers in both parties dream of circumstances that could grant them lasting political hegemony or dominance

Answer 39

True

Question 40

Third parties greatly affect American politics by winning elections

Answer 40

False

Question 41

Third parties affect american politics by taking votes away from either party

Answer 41

True

Question 42

The party platform is developed at the national convention

Answer 42

True

Question 43

The current Republican Party is a good examples of a faction

Answer 43

True

Question 44

The two party system originated from the federalist and anti federalist

Answer 44

True

Question 45

The Democratic Party origins are from the anti slavery party

Answer 45

False

Question 46

A key difference between factions and parties is that factions do not have a permanent organization, whereas political parties do

Answer 46

True

Question 47

Minor parties have a difficult, if not impossible time competing within the american two party system

Answer 47

True

Question 48

Why has the 2 party system endured ?

Answer 48

* historic foundation of the system * political socialization * winner take all electoral system * state and federal laws favoring 2 party systems

Question 49

The three faces of a party

Answer 49

* party in the electoral * party organization * party in government

Question 50

The roles of minor parties

Answer 50

* Organize a charismatic leader * split off from major parties because they are dissatisfied with that party's policies * funded by individuals or groups who committed to an interest, issue, or ideology

Question 51

The difference between a political party and an interest group

Answer 51

* interest groups don't want to operate government | * interest groups do not want to put forth candidates

Question 52

A statewide primary election of delegates to a political party's national convention, held to determine a party's presidential nominee

Answer 52

Presidential primary

Question 53

A paid professional hired to devise a campaign strategy and manage a campaign

Answer 53

Political consultant

Question 54

A poll taken for the candidate on a nearly daily basis as Election Day approaches

Answer 54

Tracking poll

Question 55

A small group of individuals who are led in discussion by a professional consultant in order to gather opinions on and response to candidates on issues

Answer 55

Focus group

Question 56

A Committee set up by and representing a corporation, labor union, or special interest group. PAC's raise and give campaign donations

Answer 56

Political action committees

Question 57

Campaign contributions unregulated by federal or star law, usually given to parties and party committees to help find general party activities

Answer 57

Soft money

Question 58

Advertising paid for by interest groups that support or oppose a candidate or a candidate's position on issue without mentioning voting or elections

Answer 58

Issue advocacy advertising

Question 59

Free elections are the cornerstone of the American political system

Answer 59

True

Question 60

For an election to be competitive, there must be more than one strong candidate seeking office

Answer 60

True

Question 61

There are thousands of elective offices in the US. The political parties strive to provide a slate of candidates for the presidential election

Answer 61

True

Question 62

To be fair, the states run presidential primaries on the same day

Answer 62

False

Question 63

The need for funding is paramount to run a successful campaign for president

Answer 63

True

Question 64

Individuals become officially candidates through the process of nomination. Nomination process for all offices are controlled by state laws and usually favor the two parties

Answer 64

False

Question 65

Why do people seek political office

Answer 65

Status Career objectives Prestige Income

Question 66

What campaigns need for a strong organization

Answer 66

``` Political polling Marketing Professional fundraisers Accounting Financial management Technological capabilities ```

Question 67

Major reasons for increased intensity of campaigns

Answer 67

Increase importance of television Technology Increase costs of campaigns

Question 68

To run a successful campaign the candidates organization must be able to raise funds for the effort

Answer 68

Obtain coverage front the media Pay for political commercials Schedule candidates time effectively Conduct research on the opposition Get voters to the polls

Question 69

Campaign must plan a strategy that maximizes the chances of winning

Answer 69

Candidates appeal Use of opinion polls Focus groups

Question 70

One of the persons represented by a legislator or other elected official

Answer 70

Constituent

Question 71

The division of legislation into two assemblies

Answer 71

Bicameralism

Question 72

The process of establishing the legal rules that govern society

Answer 72

Lawmaking

Question 73

The function of members of congress as elected officials representing the views of their constituencies

Answer 73

Representation

Question 74

A person who hears and investigates complaints by private individuals against public officials or agencies

Answer 74

Ombudsperson

Question 75

The process by which congress follows up on laws it has enacted to ensure that they are being enforced the way congress intended

Answer 75

Oversight

Question 76

The use of senates tradition of unlimited debates as a delaying tactic to block a bill

Answer 76

Filibuster

Question 77

The allocation of seats in the House of Representatives to each state after each census

Answer 77

Reapportionment

Question 78

The redrawing of the boundaries of the congressional districts within each state

Answer 78

Redistricting

Question 79

When a district shape is manipulated by the dominant party in the state legislature to maximize electoral strength at the expense of the minority party

Answer 79

Gerrymandering

Question 80

Permanent commuter in the house or senate that considers bills within a certain subject area

Answer 80

Standing committee

Question 81

Temporary legislative committee established for a limited time period and for a special purpose

Answer 81

Select committee

Question 82

Powers of congress

Answer 82

``` Right to collect taxes To spend To regulate commerce Declare war Override the presidential veto ```

Question 83

Functions of congress

Answer 83

Law making ``` Representative Service to constituents Oversight Public education Conflict and resolution ```

Question 84

Speaker of the house powers

Answer 84

Presiding over meetings Appointing members of committees Scheduling legislation for floor action Deciding points of order and interpreting rules Referring bills and resolutions