Unit 2: Political Behavior

Question 1

Political Party

Answer 1

Group of persons who seek to control govt through winning of elections and the holding of public office. They want to create policies that most in party agree with.

Question 2

Major Parties

Answer 2

Political parties with a majority of the vote and support. Democrat and Republican rn.

Question 3

Minor Parties

Answer 3

Parties without a majority of the vote and support. Green, Libertarian, etc.

Question 4

Single-member district

Answer 4

One person represents entire district, win by majority

Question 5

Split-ticket voting

Answer 5

Voting for both parties on a ballot

Question 6

Watchdog

Answer 6

Someone/Some group that makes sure people are doing what they say. Political parties are watch dogs of govt office holders.

Question 7

15th Amendment

Answer 7

Any race/ethnicity/former slave can vote without trouble

Question 8

19th Amendment

Answer 8

Women’s suffrage

Question 9

24th Amendment

Answer 9

Abolition of poll taxes

Question 10

26th Amendment

Answer 10

Lower voting age from 21 to 18

Question 11

Political Socialization

Answer 11

process by which people gain their political beliefs. TV, education, peers, etc.

Question 12

Nomination

Answer 12

Choosing someone to run for office. Political parties nominate candidates

Question 13

Open primary

Answer 13

Anyone from any political party can vote

Question 14

Closed primary

Answer 14

Only members of the party can vote

Question 15

Political Action Committee

Answer 15

type of organization that pools campaign contributions from members and donates those funds to campaign for or against candidates, ballot initiatives, or legislation.

Question 16

Federal Election Commission

Answer 16

Helps regulate the financing of federal elections

Question 17

Soft money

Answer 17

Money used to get voter support

Question 18

Hard money

Answer 18

Money used directly on election campaign for person

Question 19

Interest Groups

Answer 19

Private organization that tries to persuade public officials to respond to the shared attitudes of its members.

Question 20

Trade associations

Answer 20

Organizations of businesses that use their influence to have a say in govt, make sure they get what they want

Question 21

Lobbying

Answer 21

activities by which group pressures are brought to bear on legislators and the legislative progress. Lobbyists persuade legislators to promote legislation that helps them

Question 22

Labor union

Answer 22

Union made of workers as a sort of interest group for their own wants and needs