Gov. Study Guide Test 5

How is the Democratic Party similar in beliefs to the Federalists? Both strongly opposed slavery. Both were formed because of a dispute. Both supported a strong central government. Both were organized on federal and state levels.

In a direct primary, voters are voting for a nominee through a delegate. working to determine candidates for the nomination process voting for a nominee themselves, not through a delegate. working to elect their candidate of choice in the general election.

Which of these is a negative impact of lobbying? It makes businesses too transparent. It favors groups over the individual. It enables outsiders to influence lawmakers. It offers advantages to those with money.

What is one way in which parties demonstrate commitment to a platform? by asking voters for monetary contributions to a campaign fund by purchasing media advertisements to attack opposing philosophies by ascertaining that all eligible voters in an area can and will vote by encouraging and participating in debates over differing ideologies

Local organizations are organized by precincts, counties, and _____________?

Which best describes how the media influence the development of policy? It keeps lawmakers apprised of what is happening throughout the government. It informs the public, who can then convey their opinions to policymakers. It presents opinions and ideas that inspire policymakers. It facilitates informed communication between different parts of the government.

The chart shows the 112th U.S. Congress (2011-2012). Based on the information in the chart, if the Independents in the Senate chose to vote with the Republicans in the Senate, the Republicans would be able to pursue their legislative agenda. lack sufficient votes to pass a law. be force to agree with a different agenda. acquire additional power to pass a law.

The chart compares prospective voter support leading up to the 2012 presidential election. Voter Support by Gender, October 2012 This chart demonstrates the influence of ________________________ on political ideology.

When campaign workers are canvassing neighborhoods, one of their goals is to identify voters who will support their candidate. sell campaign buttons door to door. determine the income level of a community. find out which candidate voters have selected.

Which of these best describes an interest group? a group formed to support political campaigns financially a group that meets with lawmakers to influence legislation a group formed to influence government policy a group driven by the political interests of the community

The chart compares religious beliefs to US political party support. Religious Beliefs and Party Support, 2012 This chart demonstrates that more highly religious people supported the Republican candidate, while more nonreligious people supported the Democratic candidate. more highly religious people supported the Democratic candidate, while more nonreligious people supported the Republican candidate. more moderately religious people supported the Republican candidate, while more nonreligious people supported the Democratic candidate. more moderately religious people supported the Democratic candidate, while more nonreligious people supported the Republican candidate.

In addition to a primary, political parties can nominate candidates for general election through a petition or a vote of party leaders. caucus or a convention. signature drive or a public rally. referendum or a ballot initiative.

When the United States was founded, who could vote? all American citizens all white men and women only white male property owners only men

Which correctly describes the current gender gap in voter turnout? the difference between those who register to vote, but do not cast ballots the number of young people who register to vote the difference in voting choices by men and by women the percentage of women who choose to vote

Look at the bar graph, which shows the race for the Republican presidential nomination in 2012. Which of these statements best describes the information presented by the graph? Romney had more success in states with caucuses, not primaries. Paul, Gingrich, and Santorum combined won more delegates than Romney. Santorum's strategy should have been to run in more primaries. Romney won the most delegates in the race for the 2012 nomination.