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Political Parties
Interest Groups
Mass Media
100
The National Convention
What is the supreme power of a political party.
100
These are offered to people to entice them to join an interest group.
What is selective benefits.
100
What does a broadcast station have to demontrate before it recieves a license from the federal government.
What is show it serves the public interest.
200
The chart helps to explain why the two major parties are similar.
What is the Downs Model
200
This may ensure a phone call, a meeting or even a favorable vote from a congressman.
What is a big campaing contribution.
200
Media is best know for it's _______________ function.
What is agenda setting
300
This is the fastest growing group of voters in the U.S.
What are Independents
300
One can give up to $5000 to one of these to help a candidate get elected.
What is a Political Action Committee.
300
This characterizes most info presented on cable T.V. and the internet.
What is narrowcasting.
400
This was the most succesful third party in U.S. History?
What is the Populist Party
400
These are the two umbrella groups for corporations and businesses in the U.S.
What is National Association of Manufacturers and the Chamber of Commerce.
400
Which type of media is subject to the most controls and regulations by government?
Who is Broadcast media or T.V. and radio.
500
This occurs when new issues emerge and new coalitions form behind each party.
What is a critical election.
500
This is the main affect of lobbyist.
What is providing information to congress persons.
500
This is an intentional news leak for the purpose of assessing the public's response.
What is a trial balloon.