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Which of the following conclusions is most supported by the data in the chart?
Which of the following conclusions is most supported by the data in the chart?
Which of the following is the most likely result of the changes in voter registration rates illustrated in the table?
Which of the following is the most likely result of the changes in voter registration rates illustrated in the table?
Which of the following conclusions can be drawn from the table?
Which of the following conclusions can be drawn from the table?
The new developments in campaigning described in the passage have the greatest impact on which of the following trends?
The new developments in campaigning described in the passage have the greatest impact on which of the following trends?
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Given the evolution of campaign communication described in the passage, which of the following is a way that political candidates most likely would use these tools to reach the broadest possible base of supporters?
Given the evolution of campaign communication described in the passage, which of the following is a way that political candidates most likely would use these tools to reach the broadest possible base of supporters?
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Which of the following examples best illustrates how the trend in political communications described in the passage will most likely affect campaigns?
Which of the following examples best illustrates how the trend in political communications described in the passage will most likely affect campaigns?
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What do the data in the bar graph indicate about how Gary Johnson's candidacy affected the 2016 election?
What do the data in the bar graph indicate about how Gary Johnson's candidacy affected the 2016 election?
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Which of the following explanations describes the impact of Jill Stein's candidacy on the 2016 election as depicted by the data in the bar graph and your knowledge of presidential elections?
Which of the following explanations describes the impact of Jill Stein's candidacy on the 2016 election as depicted by the data in the bar graph and your knowledge of presidential elections?
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Based on the data in the bar graph and your knowledge of presidential elections, how should Hillary Clinton's campaign have responded if Jill Stein's support in the polls had increased significantly as Election Day approached?
Based on the data in the bar graph and your knowledge of presidential elections, how should Hillary Clinton's campaign have responded if Jill Stein's support in the polls had increased significantly as Election Day approached?
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Which of the following describes a visual limitation of the bar graph?
Which of the following describes a visual limitation of the bar graph?
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Which of the following features of the data displayed make the use of the bar graph less helpful for a comparison?
Which of the following features of the data displayed make the use of the bar graph less helpful for a comparison?
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If one were interested in showing how much certain industries spend on lobbying, the best way to change the visual would be to _____
If one were interested in showing how much certain industries spend on lobbying, the best way to change the visual would be to _____
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A voter has seen his income increase by 3% over the past four years. He is encouraged that unemployment is down and the price of gas has remained relatively low. On Election Day, by voting for the incumbent presidential candidate, he has engaged in which type of voting?
A voter has seen his income increase by 3% over the past four years. He is encouraged that unemployment is down and the price of gas has remained relatively low. On Election Day, by voting for the incumbent presidential candidate, he has engaged in which type of voting?
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Which of the following scenarios best represents the model for party-line voting?
Which of the following scenarios best represents the model for party-line voting?
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A citizen cast her vote for the candidate in a congressional election based on the candidate's promise to reform the health care system. Which voting behavior model best characterizes the citizen's choice?
A citizen cast her vote for the candidate in a congressional election based on the candidate's promise to reform the health care system. Which voting behavior model best characterizes the citizen's choice?
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Which of the following best explains how political parties use party platforms?
Which of the following best explains how political parties use party platforms?
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Which of the following best explains the role of parties in Congress?
Which of the following best explains the role of parties in Congress?
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Which of the following best demonstrates how political parties serve as linkage institutions?
Which of the following best demonstrates how political parties serve as linkage institutions?
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Increases in the amount of money spent on national defense and security contracts, such as those that occurred after the 9/11 terrorist attacks and during the subsequent wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, would most likely have which of the following consequences?
Increases in the amount of money spent on national defense and security contracts, such as those that occurred after the 9/11 terrorist attacks and during the subsequent wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, would most likely have which of the following consequences?
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For decades, the National Rifle Association (NRA) has worked closely with members of Congress to successfully curtail the capacity of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives to regulate firearms and track gun crimes. Which of the following statements best explains how the NRA maintains its influence in Washington?
For decades, the National Rifle Association (NRA) has worked closely with members of Congress to successfully curtail the capacity of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives to regulate firearms and track gun crimes. Which of the following statements best explains how the NRA maintains its influence in Washington?
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Franklin D. Roosevelt was elected president in 1932 after running on the Democratic Party platform that included an expansion of federal programs aimed at pulling the United States out of the Great Depression. The expansion plan, known as the New Deal, substantially increased the voting base of the Democratic Party. As a result, the Democratic Party dominated Congress and many state governments for the next half-century. The election of 1932 is considered a critical election because it
Franklin D. Roosevelt was elected president in 1932 after running on the Democratic Party platform that included an expansion of federal programs aimed at pulling the United States out of the Great Depression. The expansion plan, known as the New Deal, substantially increased the voting base of the Democratic Party. As a result, the Democratic Party dominated Congress and many state governments for the next half-century. The election of 1932 is considered a critical election because it
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In Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission (2010), the Supreme Court ruled that corporations and labor unions could spend unlimited amounts of money supporting political candidates under certain circumstances. Which of the following was the basis for the Court's ruling?
In Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission (2010), the Supreme Court ruled that corporations and labor unions could spend unlimited amounts of money supporting political candidates under certain circumstances. Which of the following was the basis for the Court's ruling?
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Which of the following quotes from the Federalist Papers best supports the decision in Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission (2010)?
Which of the following quotes from the Federalist Papers best supports the decision in Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission (2010)?
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The decision in Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission (2010) led to the creation of super PACs that can legally raise unlimited amounts of money and engage in electioneering with few limits. Madison argued in The Federalist 10 that factions, like super PACs, would not be detrimental to society because the Constitution
The decision in Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission (2010) led to the creation of super PACs that can legally raise unlimited amounts of money and engage in electioneering with few limits. Madison argued in The Federalist 10 that factions, like super PACs, would not be detrimental to society because the Constitution
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A popular news website obtains transcripts of confidential discussions in the White House regarding how the National Security Agency should collect private data of citizens. Even though the president urges the website not to publish the story, the website does so anyway because it believes the conversation does not reveal information that poses a risk to national security. Which of the following cases would the news website most likely cite if it had to argue the case that it can publish the story without permission from the president?
A popular news website obtains transcripts of confidential discussions in the White House regarding how the National Security Agency should collect private data of citizens. Even though the president urges the website not to publish the story, the website does so anyway because it believes the conversation does not reveal information that poses a risk to national security. Which of the following cases would the news website most likely cite if it had to argue the case that it can publish the story without permission from the president?
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A Pentagon contractor named Daniel Ellsberg stole a report, which later became known as the Pentagon Papers. The report had classified information about the conduct of the war in Vietnam. He gave this report to several major media outlets. The government tried to use prior restraint to prevent the outlets from publishing these excerpts. The Court allowed the media outlets to publish the excerpts in which of the following cases?
A Pentagon contractor named Daniel Ellsberg stole a report, which later became known as the Pentagon Papers. The report had classified information about the conduct of the war in Vietnam. He gave this report to several major media outlets. The government tried to use prior restraint to prevent the outlets from publishing these excerpts. The Court allowed the media outlets to publish the excerpts in which of the following cases?
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Using social media, individuals are increasingly able to communicate their political views to a wide audience. However, some messages over social media have led to certain individuals being arrested for making credible threats. This issue is most related to which of the following cases?
Using social media, individuals are increasingly able to communicate their political views to a wide audience. However, some messages over social media have led to certain individuals being arrested for making credible threats. This issue is most related to which of the following cases?
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Study Notes
Voting Rights and Electoral Impact
- The Voting Rights Act of 1965 significantly reduced voter registration disparities between Whites and African Americans.
- Changes in voter registration rates likely resulted in increased African American representation in Congress, particularly from Georgia.
- Barriers to voter registration were widespread, with Mississippi exhibiting the most significant obstacles.
Campaign Strategies and Communication
- New developments in campaigning have led to an increase in candidate-centered campaigns.
- Political candidates utilize social media to effectively target specific demographic and political groups with tailored messages.
- Data on voters is increasingly sought by candidates to create appealing messages for varied demographics.
2016 Election Dynamics
- Gary Johnson's candidacy did not affect the 2016 election outcome as his supporters were evenly split between major candidates.
- Jill Stein's supporters preferred Hillary Clinton over Donald Trump, negatively impacting Clinton's campaign.
- To counter potential increases in Stein's support, Clinton should have aligned her positions with Stein's to attract her voters.
Data Representation in Elections
- The bar graph from 1998 to 2014 lacks minute year-by-year data breakdowns, hindering precise comparisons.
- The Chamber of Commerce's spending data complicates comparisons with other groups.
- Reorganizing data by industry groups could better illustrate lobbying expenditures across industries.
Voting Behavior Models
- A voter with a 3% income increase and low gas prices engaged in retrospective voting by choosing the incumbent.
- Party-line voting is exemplified by a voter selecting a candidate based solely on party affiliation.
- Prospective voting is represented when a voter elects a candidate promising health care reform.
Role of Political Parties
- Political parties use platforms to outline their positions on key issues.
- In Congress, parties organize governance through leadership selection and committee assignments.
- Parties act as linkage institutions by mobilizing supporters and facilitating voter registration and turnout.
Financial Influence in Politics
- Increased defense spending post-9/11 led defense contractors to intensify lobbying for contract acquisition.
- The National Rifle Association maintains political influence by significantly outspending competitors in elections and policy-making stages.
Historical Elections and Court Rulings
- The election of 1932 marked a critical shift, establishing the Democratic Party's support base and dominance for decades due to the New Deal.
- Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission (2010) allowed unlimited spending by corporations and unions, grounded in First Amendment rights.
Factions and Political Climates
- The Federalist Papers emphasize that liberty supports factionalism, aligning with the decisions in Citizens United.
- The establishment of super PACs post-Citizens United aligns with Madison's idea that various factions balance each other out in a large republic.
Press Freedom and National Security
- The New York Times Co. v. United States case exemplified the press's ability to publish sensitive material without presidential consent.
- The Pentagon Papers case highlighted the government's inability to impose prior restraint on media regarding national issues.
Social Media and Free Speech
- Social media enables widespread communication of political views but has also led to legal issues surrounding credible threats linked to cases like Schenck v. United States.
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Explore the significant changes in voter registration and representation following the Voting Rights Act of 1965. This quiz also examines the evolution of campaign strategies in the digital age, particularly during the 2016 election. Test your knowledge on the effects of these dynamics on electoral outcomes and candidate performance.
