Political Finances
Identify the difference between hard money and soft money.
Soft moneys to a party while hard moneys to a candidate.
Give at least one difference between a caucus and a primary?
1. Primary hide who you choose
2. Caucus involve groups meeting, primary's are individual.
Name three of the four main linkage institutions.
Political Parties, The Media, Elections, Interest Groups
What principle was reaffirmed in McCulloch V Maryland
Necessary and Proper clause.
In which House of congress must revenue bills originate?
House of Representatives
True or False: There are specific limits as how much his or her money a candidate can spend to support their election.
False
What is the main voting system in Federal Elections, and how does it work?
Winner Takes All System: All electoral votes go to the candidate receiving the majority of popular votes (Excludes Maine and Nebraska)
Has citizens trust in the media increased or decreased over time? Why?
Decreased. Tends to be more bias and false information in the media.
Which SCOTUS established one man one vote
Baker v Carr.
Which type of grant restricts the states use of federal funds?
Categorical Grant
Has the amount of money spent on campaigns increased or decreased over time.
Increased
Between an open primary and a closed primary, which is less democratic and why?
A closed primary because it has more restrictions.
What is a linkage institution and what purpose do they serve?
A linkage institution is a connection between the people and the government and facilitate people's interaction with the government.
Which amendment was selectively incorporated by Gideon v Wainright?
6th Amendment
The Bill of Rights is applied to the states by the 14th amendment through which process?
Selective Incorporation
What is a PAC?
Political Action Commitee, a group/organization with special interest in electoral candidates that donate toward said candidates.
How is realignment different from dealignment?
Realignment involves a shift from one party to another, while dealignment involves a shift away to an idea of indifference.
Which of the following is not a role of a political party:
A: Creating a brand of key issues
B: Recruiting and supporting candidates
C: Running elections and counting ballots
D: Bring together similar minded
C: Running elections and counting ballots
What did Citizens united V. FEC rule?
Ruled corporate funding was an expression of free speech under the freedom of speech clause of the first amendment?
How does wealth influence political views?
The wealthier tend to vote more Republican/Conservative and the less wealthy tend to vote Democrat/Liberal
What is the spending limit between a PAC and a Super PAC
PAC is up to $5000 while a Super PAC can donate unlimited funds.
Critical election outcomes typically occur during which type of alignment?
Realignment
What is one of the ways interest groups exert pressure to establish public policy?
Lobbying, Litigation, Grassroots Pressure, Fundraising
What did Citizens United v FEC give rise to?
Super PACs
Who decides the president and vice president if no candidate gets a majority?
Vice President = Senate