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Unit 3 AP Review

Question #1 The “free rider” problem refers to what?

Question #2 What is the biggest obstacle for 3 rd parties in trying to elect their candidate to the presidency?

Question #3 What is the primary purpose of political parties?

Question #4 Individuals who join an interest group for a purposive benefit are joining for this reason…… What is it?

Question #5 Besides political parties and interest groups name another “linking mechanism”

Question #6 Lobbying is protected under the 1 st Amendment. Lobbyists work to influence policy. What is the primary way in which lobbyists work to influence policy?

Question #7 PAC’s are set up to provide money to candidates in a campaign. Who would receive the majority of money that a PAC donates to a campaign?

Question #8 “Traditional” media refers to which type of media?

Question #9 Besides campaign contributions describe two ways that interest groups can influence policy.

Question #10 Since the 1960’s there has been a trend towards “dealignment.” What is the trend?