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    Unit 6People and Politics

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    VOTING

    A right and aresponsibility of

    citizenship.

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    VOTING:

    QUALIFICATIONS18 years old

    U.S. CitizenState ResidentMentally

    CompetentNot a convictedfelon

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    VOTING:

    REGISTRATIONMust register 29

    days before theelection at:DMVRegistrars Office Mail in Application

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    VOTING: PARTICIPATIONIncreased turn-out inPresidential ElectionsParticipation morelikely:

    Education AgeIncome

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    VOTING: NON VOTERSLack InterestForget to registerNot informed onissuesParticipation lesslikely:

    Income AgeEducation

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    VOTING: MAIN IDEAQualified citizens have a

    responsibility of stayinformed about campaignissues and exercise their

    right to vote .

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    POLITICAL PARTIESOrganizations made up of peoplewho share similar ideas about the

    way the country should begoverned

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    FUNTIONS AND PURPOSES OFPOLICAL PARTIES

    Recruit andNominate

    Candidates forPublic Offices

    Primaries-ElectCandidatesConventions-

    NameCandidates

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    FUNTIONS AND PURPOSES OFPOLICAL PARTIES

    HelpCandidates

    Win Elections

    Raise money forcampaignsCampaign forcandidates Most important function since

    Candidate will support party goals if elected

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    FUNTIONS AND PURPOSES OFPOLICAL PARTIES

    Set Party

    Goals

    Platform-Statement of partyspositions of

    major issues

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    FUNTIONS AND PURPOSES OFPOLICAL PARTIES

    Leadership Work topass lawsthat supportthe partysgoals

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    FUNTIONS AND PURPOSES OFPOLICAL PARTIES

    Watchdog Monitor theactions of

    officeholders toinsure thatthey are honestandhardworking

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    FUNTIONS AND PURPOSES OFPOLICAL PARTIES

    Help

    Citizens

    Educate citizensabout issues

    Offeropportunities forcitizens to be

    involved in thepolitical process.

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    THE POLITICAL SPECTRUM

    Left Center RightDemocrats Moderates Republicans

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    DEMOCRATSLiberal On the left

    Support government financedprograms to help the poorEmphasize domestic programs

    More/Expanded GovernmentSupported by workers, laborers,lower and middle income levels

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    REPUBLICANSConservative On the RightSupport individual initiative and economicgrowth to help the poorEmphasize foreign policy and a strongmilitary

    Less/Limited GovernmentGain support from big businesses andupper income levels

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    MODERATE A person who avoids theextremes of either party

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    POLITICAL PARTIESThe American political system is

    dominated by the Democrats and theRepublicans ; but third parties play an

    important role.

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    Two-Party System Have both liberal andconservative viewsOrganize to win elections

    Appeal to the politicalcenterInfluence public policiesReflect citizens viewsWant to associate withmany people to getmore votes

    SimilaritiesBETWEEN

    REPUBLICANS & DEMOCRATS

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    Two-Party System

    Differences BETWEEN

    REPUBLICANS & DEMOCRATS

    PartyPlatforms

    (positions onmajor

    issues)

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    THIRD PARTIESThird parties play an

    important role in Americanpolitics.

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    THIRD PARTIESIntroduce new ideasSupport a particular issue

    Revolve around a person (Ross Perot;Ralph Nadar)Rarely win electionsChange the outcome on an election

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    THIRD PARTIES

    Ross Perot

    Reform Party

    Teddy Roosevelt-Progressive party

    Ralph NaderGreen Party

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    ELECTORAL COLLEGE

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    ELECTORAL COLLEGE

    The President and the

    Vice President areelected by a majority

    vote in the ElectoralCollege .

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    ELECTORAL COLLEGE

    Each state hasthe same

    number of electors as itdoes Congress

    Members

    # of Senators+

    # of Representatives = __________________

    # of electoral votes in

    each state

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    ELECTORAL COLLEGE538 Total Electoral Votes 270 Electoral votesneeded to win the

    election

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    ELECTORAL COLLEGE

    What made theframers of the

    Constitutioncreate thissystem for the

    election of thePresident and Vice-President?

    WHYWhy do weneedelectors?

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    ELECTORAL COLLEGE

    Representation

    Question for theframers: How to balance

    power between the large and small states?

    Result: Electoral votes

    for each stateare determinedby population

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    ELECTORAL COLLEGE

    FearIssue for the

    framers: People are not

    educated enough to make a good decision.

    Result: Electors who

    were educated about the process wouldmake theofficial vote.

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    ELECTORAL COLLEGE

    KnowledgeIssue for the

    framers: Voters do not

    know about

    candidates from other states.

    Result : Usingelectors would

    keep peoplefrom only votingfor candidatesfrom their state.

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    ELECTORAL COLLEGEElectoral College

    The President and the Vice President are elected by amajority vote in the electoral college.

    Each state has thesame number ofelectors as it doesCongress Members

    # of Senators + # of Representatives =

    ____________________

    # of electoral votes ineach state

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    ELECTORAL COLLEGE

    ProcessEach party pickselectors who

    promise to vote fortheir partyscandidate.

    Popular vote: firstTuesday after the

    first Monday inNovember

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    Winner take all

    system

    The candidate with

    most votes in astate wins all ofthe electoralvotes for thatstate.

    Electoral Vote:December

    Electors cast theofficial votes forPresident and VicePresident.

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    ProcessEffect of the Electoral

    College on Campaigns Candidates

    concentrate on stateswith more electoral

    votes (California, NewYork)

    Small states can makethe difference in close

    elections

    Favors a 2-partysystem

    It is possible to tie(269 electoral voteseach)

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    What if no candidatereceives 270 votes?

    A TIE!!!

    House ofRepresentatives

    selects thePresident

    Senateselects the Vice

    President

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    The Role of the Media inElections: Propaganda

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    MEDIA T.V.

    RadioNewspapers

    Internet

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    Role of the Media in Elections

    The editorial sectionof the newspaper, atelevised debate orT.V. program canprovide candidatesand experts a way topresent opposing

    viewpoints on theissues.

    Air DifferentPoints of

    View

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    Role of the Media in Elections

    Call Attentionto Important

    Issues

    By printing articlesor airing storiesabout a particularissue, the media isable to createinterest in a topic

    where noneexisted .

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    Role of the Media in Elections

    Governmentofficials andcandidates use themedia tocommunicate

    with the public.

    Identify candidates& their platforms

    (stand/opinion on

    the issues)

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    How can voters

    evaluatespeeches,literature and

    advertisementsfor accuracy?

    BY:Separating factfrom opinionDetecting biasEvaluating sourcesof informationIdentifying

    propaganda

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    Propaganda Techniques

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    Propaganda A techniqueto swaypeoplesattitudes,opinions

    andbehaviors

    Mass mediaandtechnologyenable thespread of

    propaganda

    Politicalcandidatesusepropagandato convince

    voters tosupportthem.

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    BandwagonThe latest poll shows that the majority of people support Bill

    Riberdy for President.

    Everyones Doing It!

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    Card StackingBill Riberdy is clearly the most qualified candidate.

    Use facts tofavor an opinion

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    Barack Obama FactsObama worked as acommunity organizerimmediately after graduation.He also worked as a universityprofessor, political activist, andlawyer before serving in theIllinois Senate from 1997 to2004.He was propelled to stardomby giving the 2004 democraticconvention keynote speech.Obama has sponsored billsranging from lobbying andelectoral fraud, climatechange, weapons control,nuclear terrorism, and betterveterans care.

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    John McCain FactsMcCain has never votedfor a tax increase.McCain will continue theBush tax cuts,

    McCain will not cut andrun in Iraq,McCain sponsoredlegislation to keep theFairness Doctrine fromrearing its head again,McCain supports schoolchoice

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    Glittering Generalities

    A vote for Bill Riberdy is a vote for Virginias values.

    Uses words that soundgood but have little or

    no meaning

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    Glittering Generalities

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    Name CallingCandidate Roberts is corrupt

    and caters to special interest groups.

    Use of an unpleasant label ordescription to harm an

    opposing candidate .

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    Name Calling

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    Plain Folks Appeal

    Vote for Steve Roberts, who understands the problems of

    Virginia. Candidates describe

    themselves as regular people;average, hard working

    citizens.

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    Plain Folks Appeal

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    TestimonialsBill Clinton says, Stephanie Harbin is a candidate you can

    trust. She has my vote!

    An endorsement froma celebrity.

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    Testimonials

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    Financing a Campaign Running for office is

    expensive!

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    $

    Rising

    CampaignCosts$

    Lots of fundraising by

    candidates andparties

    Gives anadvantage

    to rich

    people

    Limits

    opportunitiesto run foroffice .

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    Limitsopportunities

    to run foroffice .

    InterestGroups havemore power

    EncouragePACs

    CampaignFinanceReform Rising campaign costs have

    led to efforts to reformcampaign finance laws. Limitsexist on the amount

    individuals may contribute topolitical candidates and

    campaigns.

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    Public PolicyHow individuals, interest groupsand the media influence the

    actions of the government.

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    What influences

    peoples opinions?? Family & FriendsMedia (Print andT.V.)Importance

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    Why might a group have moreinfluence than an individual?

    Louder VoiceMore $Represent more people

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    Public PolicyThe actions of thegovernment as they dealwith the issues of the

    day.

    Ways that individuals influence

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    Ways that individuals influencepublic policy.

    Voting Being informed Participating in politics

    Expressing opinions: * Letters to politicians* Demonstrating

    Campaigning Lobbying Joining interest groups

    Ways that

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    Ways thatgroups influence public policy. Interest Groups: organizations thatseek to influence government policy Identify and publicize issues Offer different viewpoints Lobby- seeking to influencelegislators to introduce legislation orto vote for or against a bill. Donate $

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    An interestgroup is astructured

    organization ofpeople with

    shared attitudeswho attempt toinfluence public

    policy.

    Interest groups:

    -Vary in size, goals

    and budget-Attempt toinfluence both thegovernment and public

    opinion-Hire lobbyists torepresent theirinterests

    Interest Groups

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    PACsPolitical ActionCommittees

    Established toraise money to

    support an issue orcandidate

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    MEDIA

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    MEDIAThe media influences publicpolicy by:

    Bringing attention to issueso Showing different views on issueso

    Holding candidates accountableo Allowing officials to communicate withcitizens

    Public Policy is influenced by:

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    Public Policy is influenced by:

    Individuals Interest Groups Media

    Vote campaign

    Keep informed Express Opinionsby:

    -Writing lettersto politicians

    -Demonstrating

    -LobbyingJoin interestgroups

    Identify and publicizeissues Offer differentviewpoints Lobby

    Donate Money $$$

    Drawsattention toissues Showsdifferent viewson issues Holds

    candidatesaccountable Allows officialsto communicatewith citizens

    P liti l A ti C itt

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    Political Action Committees

    o PACs are the political branch of aspecial interest group. o PACs raise voluntary donations ofmoney from people who agree with theircause. o They give money to electionscampaigns of people they support and tothe political party that will work fortheir goals.

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    Review!

    O f li i l

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    One purpose of politicalparties is to

    A. cast electoral votes.B. set the age for voting.C. administer literacy tests.D. recruit and nominatecandidates for public office.

    A candidate needs

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    A candidate needs _________ to win the presidency

    A. 270 Electoral votes

    B. the majority of the popular voteC. a majority vote in the House of

    RepresentativesD. All of the above

    The president is chosen by the

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    The president is chosen by theHouse of Representatives if

    A. different candidates win the popularvote and the electoral vote

    B. no candidate wins the majority inthe Electoral College

    C. the candidate with the most votes is

    already a member of congressD. there is widespread electoral fraud

    A political candidate who

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    A political candidate whoaccuses his or her opponent

    of "reckless spending" isusing the

    A. name-calling technique.B. glittering generality technique.

    C. plain-folks appeal.D. card-stacking technique .

    This type of election has the

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    This type of election has thehighest voter turn out:

    A. mayoral

    B. gubernatorialC. congressionalD. presidential

    Whi h f h f ll i i NOT

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    Which of the following is NOT astrategy to use when

    evaluating campaign ads?

    A. believe propagandaB. evaluate sources of information

    C. separate fact and opinionD. detect bias

    Which of the following is a

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    Which of the following is avoting requirement in

    Virginia?

    A. 21 years of ageB. US citizen and a resident of VAC. passage of DMV test

    D. pass a literacy test

    An organization made up of people

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    An organization made up of peoplewho share similar ideas about how

    the government should be run are:

    A. Interest Groups

    B. Political PartiesC. Political Action Committees

    D. candidates

    Which of the following is NOT a

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    Which of the following is NOT asimilarity of Republicans and

    Democrats?

    A. Organize to win electionsB. party PlatformsC. Appeal to the political center

    D. Influence public opinion

    D i i i f

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    During an examination fornaturalization, an applicant must

    A. prove that he or she can read, write, andspeak English acceptably.

    B. show that he or she believes in theprinciples of the U.S. Constitution.

    C. prove that he or she knows something

    about U.S. history and government.D. all of the above

    The U S federal system of

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    The U.S. federal system of government was established

    by A. Magna Carta.

    B. the Constitution.C. the Articles of Confederation.D. the English Bill of Rights

    Th t t t "t th

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    The statement "to secure theblessings of liberty" is

    A. listed in the Mayflower Compact.

    B. one of the six goals of governmentstated in the Preamble.C. the opening statement of the

    Declaration of Independence.D. found in the Articles of

    Confederation.

    O f h b i id l f

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    One of the basic ideals of American government is that

    A. government should be based on theconsent of the governed.

    B. majority rule can be overruled bypresidential veto.

    C. the Constitution should be easilyamended.

    D. the executive branch should be themost powerful branch.

    Wh t ld h if d

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    What would happen if a proposedamendment were not ratified by

    three fourths of the states? A. It could be ratified by two thirds of the

    states.

    B. The president could ratify theamendment.

    C. Congress could ratify the amendment.

    D. The amendment would not be added tothe Constitution.

    If the president vetoes a

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    pproposed law,

    A. it can never become law.B. Congress can override the veto with

    a two-thirds vote of both houses.C. the proposed law is sent to stateconventions for approval.

    D. the Supreme Court has the power topass the law anyway.

    The most important function of

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    The most important function of political parties is to:

    A. Help candidates win elections

    B. Monitor the actions of officeholders

    C. set party goalsD. Help citizens

    Techniques used to influence

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    Techniques used to influenceopinion are called:

    A. EditorialsB. PropagandaC. Commentaries

    D. Ads

    Th Fi t A d t

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    The First Amendmentguarantees

    A. freedom of speech.

    B. the right to bear arms.C. freedom from unreasonable

    searches and seizures.

    D. protection against self-incrimination.

    All f th f ll i g t f

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    All of the following are true of the Articles of Confederation

    EXCEPT A. it created a weak central

    government.B. the national government had no

    power to tax.

    C. it gave no power to enforce laws.D. the states had little power.

    The federal government and the state

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    The federal government and the stategovernments share all of the following

    powers EXCEPT the power to

    A. establish courts.B. borrow money.C. punish lawbreakers.

    D. coin money.

    Which of the following is NOT a

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    Which of the following is NOT apower of the legislative

    branch? A. interpreting the meaning of a law

    B. passing lawsC. overriding presidential vetoesD. approving appointments of federal

    court judges

    Which of the following is not a

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    gfunction of political parties?

    A. recruiting and nominatingcandidates

    B. educating the public about campaignissues

    C. monitoring the actions of officeholders

    D. nominating Supreme Court justices

    How does the media influence

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    How does the media influencepolicy makers?

    A. by broadcasting the state of theunion address

    B. by criticizing the news coverage of other media sources

    C. by organizing debates amongleading entertainers.

    D. by drawing attention to a particularissue and arousing public concern

    Democrats:

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    Democrats:

    A. want the government to provide publicbenefits to assist the poor.

    B. want less government activity.C. believe that public benefits should be

    provided by the private sector.D. are typically backed by small farmers and

    the business community.

    Third parties:

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    Third parties:

    A. are not found in American politics.B. typically revolve around a political

    personality.C. receive a lot of attention from themedia.

    D. All of the above

    Political Parties:

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    Political Parties:

    A. organize to win elections.B. influence public opinionC. appeal to the political center to win

    majority support.D. All of the above

    The majority of Americans

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    The majority of Americansare:

    A. Moderate

    B. ConservativeC. Liberal

    D. Reactionary

    Republicans tend to be

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    p

    A. RadicalB. Conservative

    C. LiberalD. Socialist

    To be elected, a presidential

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    , pcandidate must

    A. win both the popular vote and theelectoral vote.

    B. win the popular vote.C. receive 270 electoral votesD. win the popular vote in the state of

    Florida

    Democrats tend to be:

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    Democrats tend to be:

    A. ConservativeB. RadicalC. LiberalD. Right-Winged

    The "glittering generalities"

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    technique uses

    A. beautiful pictures to sell an idea.B. words that sound good but have

    little meaning.C. the faces of famous people to sway

    public opinion.D. soothing music and subliminal

    messages to persuade people.

    Sports figures appearing on a box of

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    Sports figures appearing on a box of cereal is an example of which

    propaganda technique?

    A. testimonialB. bandwagonC. plain-folks appealD. glittering generalities

    The main reason that so few

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    people in the United States vote

    is that A. it is not convenient for most people

    to get to the polls.

    B. most people are not registered tovote.

    C. most people lack interest

    D. most people do not prefer onecandidate over another.

    A political candidate who describesh lf d h d k

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    herself as an "ordinary, hard-workingcitizen" is using

    A. name-calling.

    B. card stacking.C. the bandwagon approach.D. a plain-folks appeal.

    Each state has a total number

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    of electors

    A. equal to its total number of congressmembers.

    B. equal to each of the other states.C. equal to the number of its state

    legislators.

    D. based on its voter turnout in previouselections.

    The Democratic and Republican Partiesd ll f h f ll i EXCEPT

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    do all of the following EXCEPT

    A. organize to win elections.B. raise money to pay for campaign expenses.

    C. establish state qualifications for voting.D. Reflect both liberal and conservative views

    . A presidential candidate of the DemocraticP i 51 f h l

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    Party wins 51 percent of the popular vote.Which of the following statements iscorrect?

    A. The candidate must next be confirmed by theSenate and the House of Representatives.

    B. The candidate will become president.C. The candidate will become president only with a

    majority of electoral college votes.D. A runoff election must be held to determine the

    new president.

    You have just turned 18 years old. Thefi hi ill h d b f

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    first thing you will have to do before you are allowed to vote is

    A. take a literacy test.

    B. register to vote.C. join a political party.D. prove that you have completed high

    school.

    One purpose of political parties

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    p p p pis to

    A. cast electoral votes.B. set the age for voting.C. administer literacy tests.D. recruit and nominate candidates for

    public office.