US Government Unit 3

Party System

100

The United States has a ____ party system.

Two

200

The ideology of the Republican party is more ________ (consider the political spectrum)

conservative OR right-wing

300

The ideology of the Democratic party is more ________ (consider the political spectrum)

Liberal OR Left-wing

400

Another name for the Republican Party is the GOP, which stands for _______ _________ _________

Grand Ol' Party

500

What President helped to found the Democratic Party? (hint: he was a prolific dueler)

Andrew Jackson

Elections

100

Indiana is more Liberal or Conservative

Conservative

200

Northwest Indiana is more Liberal or Conservative.

Liberal

300

True or False: The two major political parties in the US swapped platforms between 1930 and 1970

True

400

Name a Third Party.

Green Party, Libertarian Party, Socialist Party, etc.

500

When candidates swing elections due to their presence, this is known as the ______ ________

Spoiler Effect

Interest Groups

100

What is one difference between an interest group and a political party?

1. Nominations

2. Primary Focus

3. Scope of Interest

200

Name a function of an interest group

*multiple correct answers*

300

A private organizations whose members share certain views and work to shape public policy.

Interest Group

400

Term for a fake grassroots organization, usually propped up by large corporations

Astroturf

500

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

Public Opinion & The Media

100

Someone who is a socialist is ________ (left wing/right wing)

left wing

200

Someone who is a conservative is ________ (left wing/right wing)

right wing

300

Prejudice in favor of a position, person, or group, in comparison to another is called what?

Bias.

400

Name three influences on Public Opinion

Family/Friends, Education, Opinion Leaders, Mass Media, Historical Events

500

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 Right to Vote

100

A tax you'd have to pay in order to vote

Poll Tax

200

A test you'd have to pass in order to vote to "determine your ability" to read and write.

Literacy Test

300

The right to vote is known as what?

Suffrage OR Franchisement 

400

All of the people able and qualified to vote are known as the ___________

Electorate

500

The amendment which gave former slaves the ability to vote.

15th Amendment