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Cards in this guide (24)
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

Why is it important that the media inform the public about candidates policies and other matters on the public agenda

because the public need this information for democracy to function effectively

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 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

What proportion of elected officials in the US represents single-member districts

most officials, across local, state, and federal level

Which option best describes single-member districts

any political district in which voters elect only one candidate to fill a particular position

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 is a potential candidate most likely to do in order to decide whether to run for president

Answer this question…

Sponsor high-profile legislation to win public approval

What is one way political parties shape public policy

building public support for party candidates and positions

What area of public policy lies exclusively with the federal government

foreign policy

What action completes the chart

starting a new business

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 accurately describes public campaign funds

c Only the Republican and Democratic parties have used public funds.

Which of the following best completes the diagram above

Institution of slavery

Which statement most accurately describe a major criticism of the Electoral college system

it can result in the house of representatives choosing the president

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