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What differentiates 'public' interest groups from 'private' interest groups?
What differentiates 'public' interest groups from 'private' interest groups?
- Public interest groups focus on widespread benefits, while private interest groups focus on specific benefits. (correct)
- Public interest groups are funded by the government, while private interest groups rely on private donations.
- Private interest groups seek to influence legislation, whereas public interest groups do not.
- Private interest groups aim to serve the common good, while public interest groups serve individual interests.
What is a significant challenge associated with public opinion polls?
What is a significant challenge associated with public opinion polls?
- They only reflect the views of the most vocal individuals.
- Conducting them requires immediate public reactions.
- They always provide biased results.
- Accurate sampling is essential to avoid statistical errors. (correct)
How do grassroots campaigning and grassroots appeal typically function in elections?
How do grassroots campaigning and grassroots appeal typically function in elections?
- They rely heavily on social media platforms for outreach.
- They primarily target wealthy suburban districts.
- They focus on attracting major donors and funding.
- They emphasize mobilizing individual voters and community engagement. (correct)
What is the primary effect of Citizens United on political funding?
What is the primary effect of Citizens United on political funding?
Which political ideology is typically characterized by a preference for traditional values and skepticism of change?
Which political ideology is typically characterized by a preference for traditional values and skepticism of change?
Flashcards
Political party
Political party
A group of people who share similar political beliefs and work together to elect candidates and influence government policy.
Interest groups
Interest groups
Organizations that represent the interests of specific groups to influence government policies. They can work to protect their members' interests or to advocate for a cause.
Public opinion poll
Public opinion poll
A type of survey used to gauge public opinion on a particular issue or candidate. It involves asking a representative sample of people their views and then using the results to make inferences about the broader population.
Free rider
Free rider
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Political socialization
Political socialization
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Study Notes
Vocabulary and Concepts for Midterm
- Goal of political parties: Understanding the objectives of political parties.
- Interest groups: The effects and goals of interest groups.
- "Public" vs. "Private" Interest Groups: Differences between these types of interest groups.
- Free riders: Individuals who benefit from a collective good without contributing.
- Public opinion polls: Accuracy, sampling methods, and how to conduct scientifically accurate polls.
- Pollsters, Margin of Error, Sampling Error: Understanding these related terms in polling.
- Random Sampling, Stratified Sampling: Different sampling methods used in research.
- Political socialization: How individuals develop their political beliefs.
- Liberal vs. Conservative Political Ideology: The differences between these political ideologies.
- Stump speech: A short speech given by a candidate to highlight key issues.
- Opinion poll: A survey to measure public opinion on a topic or candidate.
- Referendum: A direct vote by the public on a specific issue.
- Initiative: A method for citizens to propose and vote on legislation.
- Population of Cases/Universe of Cases: Concepts related to research sample sizes.
- Citizens United: A landmark case related to campaign finance.
- Super Pacs: Political committees that can raise and spend unlimited sums of money.
- Voter registration, Voter suppression: Processes related to voting and obstacles to voting.
- Media bias: Potential for media to favor one viewpoint over another.
- Presidential mandate: The perceived public support for a president's agenda.
- Role of states in conducting elections: State level responsibilities in elections.
- Grassroots campaigning/appeal: Methods of building political support at the local level.
- Examples of biggest donors to candidates: Identifying significant contributors to political campaigns.
- Role of interest groups / parties in a democracy: Assessing the function and influence of interest groups and parties in a democracy.
- Disturbance theory vs. pluralist theory of interest group: Different perspectives on interest group influence in society.
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Test your understanding of key political concepts for the midterm. This quiz covers topics such as the objectives of political parties, the role of interest groups, differences between public and private interests, and various polling methods. It's a great way to prepare for your upcoming exam!
