Question 1

The Internet has become a powerful campaign tool for all of the following reasons except

Accepted Answer

A) it can disseminate the candidate's message to far-flung audiences. 
B) it can mobilize potential supporters. 
C) it reduces the amount of spending on negative and misleading advertising. 
D) it serves as a vehicle for attracting contributions. 
A) it can disseminate the candidate's message to far-flung audiences. 
B) it can mobilize potential supporters. 
C) it reduces the amount of spending on negative and misleading advertising. 
D) it serves as a vehicle for attracting contributions.

Question 2

Grassroots lobbying involves

Accepted Answer

A) lobbyists positioning themselves to greet legislators on the steps and lawn of the capitol. 
B) increasing the number of lobbyists in the state capitol. 
C) orchestration of public support in the form of letters, emails, and telephone calls. 
D) increasing the amount of time the lobbyist spends on the golf course developing a personal relationship with a legislator. 
A) lobbyists positioning themselves to greet legislators on the steps and lawn of the capitol. 
B) increasing the number of lobbyists in the state capitol. 
C) orchestration of public support in the form of letters, emails, and telephone calls. 
D) increasing the amount of time the lobbyist spends on the golf course developing a personal relationship with a legislator.

Question 3

Seven states have adopted some form of a fully-funded "clean elections" campaign finance system. Which feature below is NOT generally included in those systems?

Accepted Answer

A) Candidates must obtain a set minimum number of signatures. 
B) Candidates must raise a minimum number of dollars from a set number of donors. 
C) Candidates may spend up to $50,000 of their own money. 
D) Once qualified, candidates must only spend public funds. 
A) Candidates must obtain a set minimum number of signatures. 
B) Candidates must raise a minimum number of dollars from a set number of donors. 
C) Candidates may spend up to $50,000 of their own money. 
D) Once qualified, candidates must only spend public funds.

Question 4

Political parties in the states often contain factions-that is, identifiable subsets within the party.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

​ People join interest groups for many reasons.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

There are a variety of interest groups in the states. Identify some of the major types of interest groups and discuss what their motivation is for participating in the political system at the state and local level.

Accepted Answer

Interest groups at the state and local l

Question 7

American political parties are composed of three interacting parts: the party organization (party committees, party leaders, and activists), the party in government (candidates and officeholders), and the party in the electorate (citizens who identify with the party).

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Labor unions are considered to be the most influential interest groups in most states.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Running for public office has become increasingly expensive. To try to level the playing field and diminish the role of private money, most states

Accepted Answer

A) have banned PACs and forbidden direct contributions from corporations, labor unions, and other special interest groups in state elections. 
B) have given up trying to limit the influence of soft money and PACs because of the U.S. Supreme Court's ruling in Buckley v. Valeo . 
C) now provide public financing for all major elections. 
D) limit contributions and many now provide for public financing. 
A) have banned PACs and forbidden direct contributions from corporations, labor unions, and other special interest groups in state elections. 
B) have given up trying to limit the influence of soft money and PACs because of the U.S. Supreme Court's ruling in Buckley v. Valeo . 
C) now provide public financing for all major elections. 
D) limit contributions and many now provide for public financing.

Question 10

Most states currently exhibit meaningful two-party competition.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

The most influential category of interest groups in the states is

Accepted Answer

A) general business organizations. 
B) labor unions. 
C) schoolteachers and education groups representing the K-12 level. 
D) attorneys and state bar associations. 
A) general business organizations. 
B) labor unions. 
C) schoolteachers and education groups representing the K-12 level. 
D) attorneys and state bar associations.

Question 12

Probably the most realistic term to describe the status of political parties today is

Accepted Answer

A) stagnant. 
B) declining. 
C) growing. 
D) transforming. 
A) stagnant. 
B) declining. 
C) growing. 
D) transforming.

Question 13

Third political parties have all but which one of the following characteristics?

Accepted Answer

A) Can rarely generate significant financial and organization necessary to sustain itself 
B) Tend to be led by an individual that is disgruntled by the direction of a major party or no longer welcomed by one 
C) Appeal to the deep American value of support for the underdog 
D) Face difficult challenges in gaining access to the ballots due to high signature requirements 
A) Can rarely generate significant financial and organization necessary to sustain itself 
B) Tend to be led by an individual that is disgruntled by the direction of a major party or no longer welcomed by one 
C) Appeal to the deep American value of support for the underdog 
D) Face difficult challenges in gaining access to the ballots due to high signature requirements

Question 14

Should state governments regulate campaign contributions and spending? Discuss how money may affect politics, specifically in terms of the nature of elections (how they are run), the outcome of elections (who wins), and the policies that are influenced. How would public financing or some other form of campaign finance reform alter these outcomes?

Accepted Answer

State governments should regulate campai

Question 15

Why have third political party successes been so infrequent on the American political scene? What is your opinion of the immediate future of third political parties?

Accepted Answer

Third party successes have been infreque

The Internet has become a powerful campaign tool for all of the following reasons except

Grassroots lobbying involves

Seven states have adopted some form of a fully-funded "clean elections" campaign finance system. Which feature below is NOT generally included in those systems?

Political parties in the states often contain factions-that is, identifiable subsets within the party.

People join interest groups for many reasons.

There are a variety of interest groups in the states. Identify some of the major types of interest groups and discuss what their motivation is for participating in the political system at the state and local level.

American political parties are composed of three interacting parts: the party organization (party committees, party leaders, and activists), the party in government (candidates and officeholders), and the party in the electorate (citizens who identify with the party).

Labor unions are considered to be the most influential interest groups in most states.

Running for public office has become increasingly expensive. To try to level the playing field and diminish the role of private money, most states

Most states currently exhibit meaningful two-party competition.

The most influential category of interest groups in the states is

Probably the most realistic term to describe the status of political parties today is

Third political parties have all but which one of the following characteristics?

Why have third political party successes been so infrequent on the American political scene? What is your opinion of the immediate future of third political parties?

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The Judiciary: Independence Vs Accountability

The Structure of Local Government

Local Leadership and Governance

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Exam 5: Political Parties, Interest Groups, and Campaigns

The Internet has become a powerful campaign tool for all of the following reasons except

Grassroots lobbying involves

Seven states have adopted some form of a fully-funded "clean elections" campaign finance system. Which feature below is NOT generally included in those systems?

Political parties in the states often contain factions-that is, identifiable subsets within the party.

​ People join interest groups for many reasons.

There are a variety of interest groups in the states. Identify some of the major types of interest groups and discuss what their motivation is for participating in the political system at the state and local level.

American political parties are composed of three interacting parts: the party organization (party committees, party leaders, and activists), the party in government (candidates and officeholders), and the party in the electorate (citizens who identify with the party).

Labor unions are considered to be the most influential interest groups in most states.

Running for public office has become increasingly expensive. To try to level the playing field and diminish the role of private money, most states

Most states currently exhibit meaningful two-party competition.

The most influential category of interest groups in the states is

Probably the most realistic term to describe the status of political parties today is

Third political parties have all but which one of the following characteristics?

Why have third political party successes been so infrequent on the American political scene? What is your opinion of the immediate future of third political parties?

New Directions for State and Local Governments

Federalism and the States: Sorting Out Roles and Responsibilities

State Constitutions: the Fundamental Rules of State Government

Citizen Participation and Elections

State Legislatures

Governors: Power, Politics and Executive Leadership

Public Administration: Budgeting and Service Delivery

The Judiciary: Independence Vs Accountability

The Structure of Local Government

Local Leadership and Governance

State Local Relations

Taxing and Spending

Economic Development

Education Policy: Reading, Writing and Reform

Criminal Justice: Cops and Corrections

Social Welfare and Health Care Policy: Addressing Poverty and Sickness

Environmental Policy

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People join interest groups for many reasons.