Parties & Elections
This political party is characterized on a belief in limited government, individualism, traditionalism, republicanism, and limited federal governmental power in relation to U.S. states.
What is generally considered the most important source of political socialization?
Family
What is the term for an organization that connects the general public with the government?
Linkage Institution
This is an initial poll that is used to help candidates determine which issues they should focus on, as well as to determine their level of support.
Benchmark Poll
What is one modern development that has significantly altered the way in which a candidate campaigns and shares information with the public?
The Media
Which political party wants to maximize autonomy and political freedom, and minimize the state's encroachment on and violations of individual liberties.
Libertarian
The process by which people acquire political beliefs and values is known as...?
Political Socialization
This term refers to a committee formed by a special-interest group to raise money for their favorite political candidates
Political Action Committee
What voting model represents a voter who votes strictly within their party?
Party-line voting.
Why don't third parties usually succeed?
(There are multiple correct answers, give as many as you can think of)
Ballot access, campaign finance laws, sparse media coverage, debate exclusion...
What is the election type in which there is a significant shift in the bases of electoral support from one political party to another?
Realigning election
This type of legislation occurs when policies give tangible benefits to constituents in several districts or states in the hope of winning their votes in return.
Pork Barrel Legislation
This is the act of engaging in activities aimed at influencing public officials, especially legislators, and the policies they enact. It is usually carried out by members of interest groups.
Lobbying
What voting model represents a voter who gives their support to a candidate depending on what they pledge to do in the future?
Prospective voting
Which 1974 act placed limits on contributions by individuals, political parties and PACs?
Federal Election Campaign Act of 1974
For an election to narrow a field of candidates, what term best describes when registered party members receive a ballot with only their parties candidates?
Closed Primary
This type of policy refers to the use of government spending and taxation to influence the economy.
Fiscal Policy
This type of interest group concentrates their efforts exclusively on one issue.
Single Issue Group
This type of poll is collected from a voter after they finish voting, and is often used as early indication of an elections results.
Exit Poll
What did the Bipartisan Campaign Reform Act of 2002 do?
It set limits on how much an individual can give directly to a candidate.
A major difference between political parties and interest groups is that...?
(Hint: Think about what the main function of a political party is)
Political parties seek to gain control of government, while interest groups seek to influence public policy.
This term refers to the impact of historical events experienced by a generation upon a persons political views.
Generational Effect
What is an iron triangle?
An iron triangle is a policy-making relationship between interest groups, members of congressional subcommittees, and agency bureaucrats.
A person votes for Democratic candidates based on the belief that the policies of the Democratic Party will be personally beneficial. This type of voting matches which voting model?
Retrospective Voting
What was the courts conclusion in Citizens United?
They ruled that the free speech clause of the First Amendment prohibits the government from restricting independent expenditures for political campaigns by corporations, including nonprofit corporations, labor unions, and other associations.