The United States has a ____ party system.
Two
Indiana is more Liberal or Conservative
Conservative
What is one difference between an interest group and a political party?
Nominations
Primary Focus
Scope of Interest
Someone who is a socialist is ________ (left wing/right wing)
left wing
A tax you'd have to pay in order to vote
Poll Tax
conservative OR right-wing
Northwest Indiana is more Liberal or Conservative.
Liberal
Name a function of an interest group
Someone who is a conservative is ________ (left wing/right wing)
right wing
A test you'd have to pass in order to vote to "determine your ability" to read and write.
Literacy Test
The ideology of the Democratic party is more ________ (consider the political spectrum)
Liberal OR Left-wing
True or False: The two major political parties in the US swapped platforms between 1930 and 1970
True
A private organizations whose members share certain views and work to shape public policy.
Interest Group
Prejudice in favor of a position, person, or group, in comparison to another is called what?
Bias.
The right to vote is known as what?
Suffrage OR Franchisement
Another name for the Republican Party is the GOP, which stands for _______ _________ _________
Grand Ol' Party
Name a Third Party.
Green Party, Libertarian Party, Socialist Party, etc.
Term for a fake grassroots organization, usually propped up by large corporations
Astroturf
Name three influences on Public Opinion
Family/Friends, Education, Opinion Leaders, Mass Media, Historical Events
All of the people able and qualified to vote are known as the ___________
Electorate
What President helped to found the Democratic Party? (hint: he was a prolific dueler)
Andrew Jackson
When candidates swing elections due to their presence, this is known as the ______ ________
Spoiler Effect
A technique of persuasion aimed at influencing individual or group behaviors. This technique disregards information that does not support its conclusion. (consider the article we read)
Propaganda
Media that exists outside of mainstream media. Can often present an opposing viewpoint to mainstream outlets that you otherwise wouldn’t hear.
Alternative Media
The amendment which gave former slaves the ability to vote.
15th Amendment