Cards in this guide (23)
Which of these measures was specifically designed to limit the voting rights of the black freedmen
What is the primary goal of interest groups
changing or maintaining particular policies
ensuring that the group's beliefs are represented in public
policy
Which statement about lobbyists is most accurate
lobbyists frequently invite lawmakers to restaurants or other
forms of entertainment
lobbyists represent individuals and organizations on issues that
major political parties might not address
What is one difference between closed and open primary elections
I got this one right: Open primaries allow any voters to participate, while closed primaries are restricted to party members.
Apex - United States Government (2018) 5.2.2 Quiz: How elections Work
Which activity is not one of the primary ways political parties shape public policy
encouraging voter registration at the local level
encouraging citizens to file lawsuits against other parties
recruiting volunteers to assist with party activities
Which positive function of interest groups does the scenario describe
serving as watchdogs to prevent government corruption
inspiring political participation
Which statement about how mass media have changed over time is most accurate
political matters that were once discussed only in print media
are covered by several forms of media today
Which method of identifying bias is most clearly used in the passage
Prompt "James": Considering motivations for bias.
Prompt "Kai": Fact-checking stories.
Prompt "Wendy": Comparing different stories on the same topic.
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Which scenario is an example of social media influencing mainstream media content
a fast-food worker uses twitter to organize a protest for workers
Which statement about opinion polls is most accurate
opinion polls have been around longer than social media
opinion polls can influence how citizens vote
What is the primary difference between hard money and soft money
hard money is given directly to political campaigns, while soft
money is given to political parties for "voter education."
What system for selecting party nominees does the passage describe
For those who have the passage:
” I believe in encouraging people to have a say “
your answer will be:
Open Primary
(Apex)
Which category of potential election problems does the passage describe
it was voting turnout i got it wrong because someone decided to put two diffrent answers
Which level of government best completes the title of the graphic
state government
federal government
Which activity represents a major role that political parties play in elections
selecting and supporting candidates who run for elected
office
encouraging citizens to vote
Which statement about presidential caucuses and primary elections is most accurate
caucuses are paid for by political parties, while primaries are
not
participating in a caucus takes longer than voting in a primary,
so voter participation in caucuses is power
What procedure which is available in many states does the passage describe
For those who have the passage:
”I understand why the state passed a law raising the minimum wage”
the answer will be:
”Referendum”
(Apex)
What is one major factor that can result in biased news stories
pressure from media executives
sensationalism
What do most elections for local state and federal offices have in common
voters in a district select one candidate to fill a a particular
office
they are winner-takes-all election
Each state is divided into congressional districts to elect U.S. representatives. Which statement about U.S. representatives is most accurate
Answer this question…
They represent single-member districts.
According to the rules of the Electoral College Marcus will win the election. What adjustment to the Electoral College would change this outcome
all states splitting their electoral votes between the candidates based on what percentage of the popular vote they won. (apex)
Which sentence most accurately describes elections in the United States
Some voters go to polling places, while some submit their ballots b mail. APEX
Which statement does not describe a way the Honest Leadership and Open Government Act regulates lobbying
lobbyists are required to pay registration fees for any meeting
with a legislator