Lack of a democratic process is a criticism of this tool used for presidential elections.
Electoral College
100
This outcome of this SCOTUS case was a test to determine if the establishment clause of the 2nd amendment is being violated.
What is Lemon vs. Kurtzman
100
Physiological, safety, love/belonging, esteem and self-actualization are part of this, which can explain why certain groups are less involved in the political process.
Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs
100
This organization regulates communication of radio, tv, cable news media
Federal Communications Commission
100
This type of media could be very effective in mobilizing politically marginalized people because of its ease of access, high connectivity and ability to transcend space and time.
social media
200
These are the three structural elements of campaigns
Money, machine and messaging
200
Having a compelling government interest is part of this process the court uses to assess civil rights violations
strict scrutiny
200
This describes the set of beliefs and emotions about oneself as a participant in civic life.
civic identity
200
This is an outcome of different media outlets appealing to different types of people, resulting in extreme differences in opinion
political polarization
200
This type of journalism has changed the power dynamics in the media landscape whereby mainstream media is not the only option for people to get insights into political and social issues.
citizen journalism
300
This type of outcome reflects apathy among voters and can lead to decreased voter turnout
voter fatigue
300
Plessy vs. Ferguson set the precedent for this doctrine that was later overturned in Brown vs. Board of Education.
separate but equal
300
David Meslin suggests which type of organization could motivate greater levels of civic engagement among people.
Nonprofits
300
True or false. Under no circumstances can the press publish classified government documents.
False
300
True or False. SCOTUS declared as part of the Citizen United vs FEC case that spending money for political campaigns is an expression of free speech.
True
400
This authority regulates campaign financing
Federal Elections Commission
400
These two acts reinforced the 15th amendment.
Civil Rights Act of 1964 and Voting Rights Act of 1965
400
Methods used to discourage or prevent people from voting reflects this type of political marginalization.
voter suppression
400
This doctrine issued by the FCC enables viewers to get a well-rounded view of social and political issues.
fairness doctrine
400
True or False. It is very rare that there are tensions in balancing civil rights among multiple groups of people.
False
500
Volunteering for a senator's election campaign is considered an example of what?
civic engagement
500
When examining discrimination cases, SCOTUS must determine if the plaintiff belongs to this group.
protected class
500
People belonging to these groups are least likely to be politically active because of issues related to work, voter registration, illness, and sense of being a second class citizen
Minorities and low-income
500
This rule allows political candidates to have similar amounts of time to promote themselves on tv and radio.
equal time rule
500
Social justice and equal opportunity are part of the ten values of this political party.