Cards in this guide (21)
How have political action committees invested their money
how have political action committees invested their money?
What is the primary goal of interest groups
changing or maintaining particular policies
ensuring that the group's beliefs are represented in public
policy
What is one example of how interest groups often work to shape policy through the courts
paying legal fees for people who files lawsuits that align with the group's goals
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
Which items in the list are methods a political party might use to influence public opinion
giving journalists access to research data supporting a party
position and creating a website listing the accomplishments of
party candidates up for reelection
Which statement describes a primary role of political parties in helping citizens engage with the U.S. government
increasing citizens' in politics by encouraging them to see
opposing parties as the enemy
making voting simpler by indicating what positions candidates
associated with the party are likely to late
motivating citizens to take action on political issues
Which factor supporting the two-party system does the passage describe
campaign finance laws
majority rule
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 activity is a primary responsibility of political parties at the national level
raising funds for the party's presidential candidate
Which positive function of interest groups does the scenario describe
serving as watchdogs to prevent government corruption
inspiring political participation
How did the Honest Leadership and Open Government Act affect lobbying in the US
it strengthened lobbying regulations by requiring lobbyists to
file more detailed and frequent reports
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 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 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 does the passage most clearly suggest about news coverage of presidential candidates
candidates have limited control over how the news potrays
them
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 action completes the chart
Which of the following best completes the diagram above