This is the media's ability to determine which issues are considered to be important by the public and by politicians.
What is Agenda Setting
100
We generally think of this party as supporting environmental regulations.
What is the Democratic Party.
100
This theory argues that politics is a contest among various interest groups -- at all levels of government -- to gain benefits for their members.
What is pluralist theory.
100
According to "The Hyperpluralism Trap", we have been organizing into these for the past 50 years at a very fast pace.
What are interest groups.
100
This Governor of Arizona announced she will not seek a third term.
Who is Gov. Jan Brewer
200
For example, this kind of advertisement may focus on gun control.
What is an issue ad.
200
This is the growing detachment from both major political parties among voters.
What is dealignment.
200
Interest groups are one way to counter this problem found in collective action.
What is the Free Rider problem.
200
In "The Digital Campaign", we learned that some voters are difficult to reach because they do not have cable. We refer to these voters as this.
What is "Off the Grid"
200
The Senate reached a deal in restoring aid to this program.
What is Unemployment Assistance.
300
This is what journalists focus on most in an election.
What are polling numbers, or the horse race.
300
These individuals help organize and oversee party functions during and between campaigns.
What are party activists.
300
Business groups, Professional groups, and Labor groups are all this kind of interest group.
What are private interest groups.
300
This is the street in DC where many lobbyist groups are located.
What is K Street.
300
President Obama appeared on this viral video program last week to promote healthcare.gov
What is Between Two Ferns with Zach Galifinakis.
400
This is the collection, analysis, and dissemination of information online by independent journalists, scholars, politicians, and the general citizenry.
What is citizen journalism.
400
This law argues that single-member, first-past-the-post electoral districts results in two-party system.
What is Duverger's Law.
400
Creating a ratings system is this kind of technique.
What is indirect, or outside game.
400
He was found guilty of various illegal lobbying activities. (Featured in "Shakedown on K Street" and in the Daily Show clip we watched)
Who is Jack Abramoff.
400
President Obama said last Thursday that these should be more humane, and ordered a review of their processes.
What are undocumented immigrant deportations.
500
This occurs when an official removes objectionable materials from an item before it is published or broadcast.
What is prior restraint.
500
Name the three ways V.O. Key describes political parties.
What are Party in the Electorate, Party as Organization, and Party in Government.
500
This reason for joining an interest group is pleasure in associating with like-minded individuals.
What is the solidary incentive.
500
According to a survey cited in "The Hyperpluralism Trap", this many out of ten Americans belong to some sort of association.
What is 7.
500
This former Senator from Massachusetts has announced that he will run for Senate in New Hampshire.