Civics- Unit 3 Test Review

38 cards   |   Total Attempts: 190
  

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Candidates use endorsements in their campaigns because...
If voters like the person making the endorsement, they'll be more likely to vote for the candidate.
What does PAC stand for?
Rolitical Action Committee
What is the purpose of a PAC?
Raise money for candidates
Most interest groups can be decribed as...
Biased
Who has more influence in the electoral colllege large states or small states?
Large States
American politics is characterized today by...
Weaker political parties
An interest group that advertises "We're working for your children's tomorrow" is using which propoganda technique?
Glittering Generalities
Endorsements involve...
Famous people publically support and interest group or candidate
Each political arty's candidates for president and vice president are formally chosen at the...
National nominating convention
What is the purpose of political parties?
Nomminate candidates for office
Give examples of interest groups.
NAACP, NOW, AARP, Greenpeace, Chamber of Commerce, Teacher Unions, and American Farm Bureu Federation
Is a political party an interest group? Yes or no?
No
A political candidate who describes herself as ordinary, hard-working citizen is using?
Plain-folks
What is patronage?
A member of a political party whoin return gets a job/reward.
What is propoganda?
Attempt to promote a particular person or idea.