1. UNIT 5 REVIEW GAME Citizenship 1234567 Influencing the Government 1234567 Political Parties 1234567 Republicans v. Democrats 1234567 Voting 1234567 Elections 1234567

2. Voting is a ___________. responsibility

3. Paying taxes is a ________. duty

4. Unfair or unequal treatment of a particular group. discrimination

5. Special steps to help minorities and women gain access to jobs and opportunities. Affirmative Action

6. Why must limits be placed on rights. To protect the rights of others.

7. What are the 3 categories of rights? Security Equality Liberty

8. Separation of people because of race or ethnic group. Segregation

9. An organization that supports a particular issue Interest Group

10. Formed by interest groups to raise $ to help candidates get elected. PAC – Political Action Committee

11. People hired by interest groups to provide information and influence politicians. lobbyist

12. Provide (2) sources of mass media. Newspapers Magazines TV Radio Internet

13. One positive of interest groups. Make government responsive Communicate people’s wishes to government Enable Americans to participate in government Pressure government to follow policies people want.

14. One negative of interest groups. too much say in government campaign $ gives too much influence in government

15. Provide a source of public opinion personal background mass media public officials interest groups

16. When a party names the candidates that will run for office. nominate

17. An effort to gather support for candidates and inform voters on party’s stand. campaign

18. A party’s statement of goals and positions on various public issues. platform

19. Why has party loyalty declined in recent elections? Movement of people Apathy Voting the Individual

20. Give (3) functions of political parties. Select & support candidates Inform the public Carry message to government Watchdog Link between levels of government

21. What are the (3) levels of political party organization? Local State Federal

22. Party’s position dealing with just one particular issue. Plank

23. Considers education #1 priority, and advocates for local control. Republicans

24. Government should provide adequate health care to all Americans. Democrats

25. Tax increases are a last resort. Republicans

26. Do not believe in affirmative action or quotas. Republicans

27. Need programs to help poor become contributing members of society. Democrats

28. Believe in a fetuses right to life. Republicans

29. Government must be responsible for providing basic needs. Democrats

30. Lack of interest of concern. apathy

31. People who are eligible to vote in an election. electorate

32. Must be done in order to be eligible to vote. registration

33. List one thing people should do to vote. Learn about candidates Learn the issues

34. 3 Reasons why people do not vote. Voter registration is difficult Movement Illness Apathy

35. What percentage of people usually vote in a presidential election? 50%

36. A test to see if a person can read or write. Literacy test

37. What do PACs do? Raise $ for particular candidates.

38. An attempt to promote a particular person or idea. Propaganda

39. Voting for all candidates of a particular political party. Straight ticket

40. What is the difference between a primary election and the general election? Primary – political party General – political office

41. What is the difference between the popular vote and the electoral vote? Popular vote – citizens Electoral vote – Electoral College; office

42. 3 procedures for nominating candidates. Caucus Nominating convention Primary elections

43. Voting for people of various political parties. Split ticket