US Gov -Civics And Participation-

In a political campaign, the person with the responsibility of contacting the media and creating printed materials is the

Laws are passed to regulate the funding of political campaigns in an effort to ensure that

One reason some argue that campaign financing should be restricted it is because

A meeting of party members to choose a nominee through debate is called a

The most important role of election officials is to make sure that an election

While private funding for a campaign may come from a variety of sources, which source provides public funding for a campaign?

In a closed primary, who selects a political party's nominees for office?

Which statements apply to the financing of a political campaign and the laws controlling it? Select all that apply. -Individual donors can contribute up to a set amount and no more. -Limits are never placed on how much a PAC can donate. -Campaigns are financed by public and private donations. -Finance laws keep voters from learning who donated to a campaign. -Finance laws require that donors and the amounts given be identified.

NEXT LESSON -> Voting

Why do political parties most often try to gerrymander voting districts?

Before people can take part in an election in the United States, they must

Why did the US Supreme Court rule against the state of Tennessee in Baker v. Carr?

Which best describes what happens to voting districts every ten years?

NEXT LESSON -> Interest Groups and Lobbying

How does lobbying negatively affect government?

Which best describes how the information lobbyists provide to lawmakers is significant?

To which branch of the federal government did the National Rifle Association submit its brief in support of super PACs in Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission?

Which of these is an example of a social interest group?

Which of these are true of political action committees (PACs) but not of interest groups? Select all that apply. PACs promote social causes. PACs provide financial support to political campaigns. PACs are international organizations. PACs are supported by corporate interests. PACs are regulated by the Federal Election Commission.

Do lobbyists exert influence among all three branches of government? Why or why not?

Which best describes why making political allies is a key strategy for lobbyists?

How does lobbying benefit the government?

The ___________ is the governmental body that regulates political action committees (PACs).

Which best describes the work done by lobbyists?

Which of these is considered a benefit of lobbying?

Which amendment to the Constitution gives people the right to petition the government for a redress of grievances?

Which best describes what economic interest groups generally support?

Which of these is an example of an economic interest group?

Political action committees (PACs) are formed by

NEXT LESSON -> The Media and Politics

How might opinion polls negatively affect voter behaviors?

Which of these best describes what the media generally facilitate for the public?

Which best describes why candidates and politicians use the Internet?

What are policymakers trying to do by using the media to deliver specific messages to citizens?

How do politicians most use the media to win elections and to perform better as policymakers?

Which best describes how social-networking sites help political campaigns, especially when compared to traditional media?

The _______________ is the name of the publication produced by the government that covers debates occurring in Congress.

Which statement best describes the media's role in informing the public on government affairs?

For what purposes do politicians generally use the Internet? Select all that apply. to generate donations to organize supporters to limit criticism to solicit support to debate the issues

Which of these is a way in which politicians, particularly on the state and national level, would most likely interact with citizens online?