Public Opinion
This means learning political norms through people and institutions
political socialization
A primary limited to voters affiliated with that party
Closed Primary
This media function involves investigating government misconduct
Watchdog function
Which component of the “three-headed political giant” consists of voters who identify with a party
Party in the electorate
This theory argues that large corporations and wealthy interests have disproportionate political influence.
Elitism
This is supporting a candidate perceived as likely to win
Bandwagon effect
A public vote on a law or proposal placed before voters
Referendum
This describes targeting specific audiences instead of a general audience
Narrowcasting
This type of election fractures existing coalitions and creates new party alignments
Critical Election
This type of lobbying mobilizes ordinary supporters to contact officials or participate
grassroots lobbying
This describes strongly party-defined political opinions
political polarization
An informal meeting to express nominee preferences
Caucus
This media effect encourages evaluations of politicians based on emphasized issues.
Priming
This action means voting for candidates from different parties in one election
Ticket-Splitting
This type of lobbying involves interest groups working together on an issue.
coalition lobbying
This is a sample with demographics matching the population
representative sample
This organization maintains public records of federal campaign donations
Federal Election Commission (FEC)
Which organization regulates broadcast licenses in the United States?
Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
A party's stated policy program
Party Platform
This type of benefit is available only to paying members of an interest group
Selective Benefit
A poll using leading questions to influence opinions
Push Poll
This type of representation is acting on policy preferences of constituents
Substantive Representation
This psychological phenomenon describes favoring information that supports existing beliefs
Confirmation Bias
What was a major reason party machines declined?
Civil Service Reform
This is an issue among interest groups whereby someone benefits from the group without contributing
Free-Rider Problem (I will accept Free Rider)