11 Questions
What is the primary purpose of a party platform?
To provide a clear statement of a party's policy positions
According to Duverger's Law, what is the likely outcome of single-member district elections?
A two-party system with a dominant party
What is the primary function of a political action committee (PAC)?
To raise and spend money to support or oppose candidates
What is the term for the problem that arises when individuals do not contribute to a group effort because they assume others will do so?
The collective action problem
What is the term for a court filing in which a non-party submits a brief to express its opinions on a case?
Amicus brief
What is the primary difference between open and closed primaries?
Who is allowed to participate in the primary election
According to John Aldrich, why did political parties form?
To overcome the collective action problem
Which type of congressional constituency is closest to the congressmember?
Personal constituency
Which of the following is a way that the media can affect the opinions of the public?
All of the above
How has the way Americans get their news changed over time?
More people are relying on online news sources
Why does our two-party electoral system disadvantage third parties?
Because of the winner-takes-all system
Review of chapters 9-15 to help prepare for the final exam. Note that the final exam is not cumulative and covers material from classes and readings since the second exam.
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