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Study Guide – Units 4 & 5

Political Parties, Voting, Elections, Media Influence, Federalism, & Amendment Process

|Define “political party”? | |

|Explain how the Democratic & Republican parties differ in their views |Democratic Party: |

|on the power & involvement of the federal government. | |

|Include ideas on taxes, size of government, liberal vs. conservative |Taxes/monetary policy: |

|ideas, etc. | |

| |Size/involvement of government: |

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| |Liberal or Conservative (circle one) |

| |Republican Party: |

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| |Taxes/monetary policy: |

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| |Size/involvement of government: |

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| |Liberal or Conservative (circle one) |

|How can third parties influence elections? | |

|What type of election allows a party to select or nominate their | |

|official candidate? | |

|How does a primary election differ from the general election? | |

|Define federalism. | |

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|Describe the following propaganda techniques: | |

|Bandwagon | |

|Endorsements/Testimonials | |

|Just Plain Folks | |

|Name Calling | |

|Transfer | |

|Card-Stacking | |

|Glittering Generalities | |

|Explain how the following three major groups influence our government:|Individuals |

|(from your notes). |1. |

| |2. |

| |3. |

| |4. |

| |Interest Groups |

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| |Media |

|What is bias? Why is it important for responsible citizens to | |

|recognize political bias? | |

|What is symbolism? |The use of symbols to represent ideas or views. |

|What are the 3 requirements to qualify for President of the United |1. |

|States? |2. |

| |3. |

|What are the 3 requirements to qualify for U.S. Senator in Congress? |1. |

| |2. |

| |3. |

|What are the 3 requirements to qualify for U.S. Representative in |1. |

|Congress? |2. |

| |3. |

|What are the six requirements to be a registered voter in the State of|1. |

|Florida? |2. |

| |3. |

| |4. |

| |5. |

| |6. |

|What can you learn by reading a party’s platform? | |

|What does “suffrage” mean? (Hint: think about the 19th and 26th | |

|amendments.) | |

|What are the two steps in amending the Constitution? Explain. |Proposal |

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| |Ratification |

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|What is an interest group? | |

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|What is a lobbyist? Explain what do they do. | |

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|Describe the difference between Expressed/Enumerated, Reserved, and |Expressed/Enumerated: |

|Concurrent Powers. | |

| |Reserved: |

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| |Concurrent: |

|How does the media act as a “watchdog”? | |

|Which type of party system does the U.S. have - No Party, One-Party, | |

|Two-Party, or Multi-Party? | |

|Provide TWO examples of reserved powers. |1. |

| |2. |

|What is the main function of Political Action Committees (PACs)? | |

|(Think $$) | |

|Define the following terms from our voting process in the United |Precinct: |

|States. | |

| |Ballot: |

|Describe the main viewpoints of the following third parties: |Libertarian Party: |

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| |Socialist Party: |

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| |Communist Party: |

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