Final Exam Review for Chapters 9-15
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What is the primary function of national committees such as the DNC and RNC?

  • To oversee the party's platform and policy decisions
  • To provide funding and resources to state and local party organizations
  • To coordinate the party's national convention and delegate selection (correct)
  • To manage the campaigns of individual Congressional candidates
  • What is the main idea behind Duverger's Law?

  • That political parties are essential for democratic governance
  • That single-member districts lead to a dominant two-party system (correct)
  • That direct primaries are more democratic than caucus systems
  • That proportional representation systems always lead to coalition governments
  • What is the primary purpose of a political action committee (PAC)?

  • To organize grassroots campaigns and mobilize voters
  • To provide funding for independent expenditures and issue advocacy
  • To influence policy decisions through lobbying efforts
  • To contribute directly to the campaigns of individual candidates (correct)
  • What is the term for the process by which a number of individuals or groups work together to achieve a common goal, despite the fact that it may not be in the best interest of each individual?

    <p>Collective action problem</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the system in which voters rank candidates in order of preference, and the winner is determined by a process of elimination?

    <p>Ranked choice voting system</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary difference between open and closed primaries?

    <p>Open primaries allow voters to participate in any party's primary, while closed primaries are limited to registered party members.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to John Aldrich, why did political parties form?

    <p>To overcome the collective action problem</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of congressional constituency is closest to the congressmember?

    <p>Personal constituency</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How can the media affect the opinions of the public?

    <p>Through agenda setting, framing, and priming</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why does the two-party system in the United States disadvantage third parties?

    <p>Because of the winner-takes-all system in general elections</p> Signup and view all the answers

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