AP U.S. Government & Politics- Political Parties, By Jane Eastwood | 1. Which of the following is a primary function of political parties in the United States? A) Influencing policy decisions through lobbying efforts B) Nominating candidates for elected office C) Providing legal representation for interest groups D) Conducting public opinion polls 2. Which term describes an organization that seeks to influence government policy and decisions on behalf of a specific interest or cause? A) Political party B) Lobbying firm C) Advocacy group D) Public relations agency 3. Which of the following is a common tactic used by interest groups to influence public opinion and policy-making? A) Running candidates for political office B) Conducting voter registration drives C) Providing legal representation for individuals D) Engaging in grassroots lobbying 4. Which term refers to the practice of providing favorable coverage to a particular candidate or political party while ignoring or downplaying opposing perspectives? A) Bias B) Framing C) Priming D) Gatekeeping 5. Which of the following is an example of a mass media outlet? A) A local newspaper B) A labor union C) A political action committee (PAC) D) A lobbying firm 6. Which term describes the practice of providing financial contributions to political campaigns in order to support or oppose specific candidates or issues? A) Lobbying B) Grassroots organizing C) PAC spending D) Soft money donations 7. Which term refers to the process of selecting, editing, and presenting news stories to the public? A) Framing B) Priming C) Gatekeeping D) Broadcasting 8. Which term describes a campaign strategy that focuses on appealing to voters’ emotions and values rather than specific policy issues? A) Negative campaigning B) Grassroots organizing C) Issue advocacy D) Image advertising Loading … Posted in AP test
