Study exam 4

Who has the right to vote explained (pt.2) And campaigning (pt.1)

100

What is a referenda?

A referenda is the universal voters rights in the US.

(secret voting booth, right to an accessible vote, protection from intimidation etc)

200

Describe suffrage in voters rights.

Suffrage is the voters right to to vote in political elections and the democratic process. And the expansion of voting rights to all people throughout history.

300

What are some ways to politically campaign? 

Some ways to politically campaign are, 

Websites, social media, email marketing, digital advertising and more.

Linkage instituions

100

What are linkage institutions?

Linkage institutions are ways the government is connected to the people.

200

What are some ways of linkage institutions?

Mass media ( television, newspapers, radio, articles ect)

300

Is there ever bias in the news about different political parties?

Yes, as some new outlets lean left or right or some are just neutral. 

Types of political parties.

100

A two party system is..

Where two political parties dominate the election process.

200

What system are found in nations with an authoritarian  government?

One party systems.

300

Multi-party systems..

Is where multiple parties compete for control and often form coalitions to maintain majority.

Interest groups

100

What is/are interest groups?

An interest group of people who share common goals and organize to influence government and try to help bridge the gap between citizens and government

200

What are the examples of interest groups?

• Business and Labor

• Agriculture

• Professional

• Environmental

300

Influencing the  government policy by making direct contact with lawmakers or other governmental leaders is what?

Lobbying.