Key Terms
group of people acting together in support of a common interest.
What is Interest Group
large body of people interested in a common issue, idea, or concern that is of continuing significance
What is a movement?
collection of all forms of media that communicate information to the general public
what is mass media?
Candidates from a particular party are highly likely to consistently win.
what is safe seat?
political contributions given to a party, candidate, or interest group that are limited in amount and fully disclosed.
what is hard money?
person who takes part in an organized attempt to influence legislators.
What is a Lobbyist?
A tactic in which PACs collect contributions from individuals
What is bundling?
communications intended to bring awareness to a certain problem.
what is issue advocacy?
An electoral district in which voters choose one representative or official. Proportional representation.
what is single member district?
money donated to political parties in a way that leaves the contribution unregulated.
what is soft money?
Primary election in which only persons registered in the party holding the primary may vote.
What is closed primary?
the movement of individuals from government positions to jobs with interest groups or lobbying firms
What is revolving door?
the government spending should increase during business slumps and be curbed during booms.
What is Keynesian economics?
individuals' tendency to favor information which reinforces their pre-existing views while avoiding
what is selective exposure?
group is created primarily to influence the selection, nomination, election, appointment or defeat of candidates to federal, state or local public office.
what is 527 groups?
the media reporting an election campaign as if it were a...
What is a horse race?
voters chose party nominees
What is Direct Primary?
Theory that opposes government interference in economic affairs beyond what is necessary to protect life and property.
What is laissez-faire economics?
policy that required the holders of broadcast licenses both to present controversial issues of public importance in a honest, equitable and balanced manner.
what is fairness doctrine?
a strong candidate running for an office at the top of the ballot helps attract voters to other candidates
what is coattail effect?
local or judicial election in which candidates are not selected or endorsed by political parties and party affiliation is not listed on ballots.
What is a nonpartisan election?
a 527 organization that pools campaign contributions from members and donates those funds to campaigns for or against candidates, ballot initiatives, or legislation.
What is a Political Action Committee?
or
What is PAC?
meeting of local party members to choose party officials or candidates for public office to decide the platform.
What is caucus?
a candidate who gets the most votes wins all of a state's electoral votes.
what is winner-take-all system?
a website, newspaper, TV or direct mail advertisement that: Expressly advocates the election or defeat of a clearly identified candidate;
what is an Independent expidenture?