Study Guide - Political Parties, State/Local Gov., Propaganda

This study guide (not due for a grade) for the upcoming test is pasted below for students that may have lost theirs or were absent.  It will be VERY helpful on the test.

Study Guide

State/Local Government, Political Parties & Propaganda/Public Opinion

What are political parties?
2.     Explain how the Democratic & Republican parties differ in their views on the power & involvement of the federal government.
3.     What is a third party?
4.     How does each party select or nominate their official candidate?
Describe the following propaganda techniques: a.       Bandwagon b.      Endorsements c.       Just Plain Folks d.      Name Calling e.       Transfer f.       Card-Stacking g.      Glittering Generalities
What position is the head of the executive branch at the state level?
7.        Match each type of state court with its responsibilities. a.       Florida Supreme Court b.      District Courts of Appeal c.       Circuit Courts d.      County Courts	Match each type of state court with its responsibilities. e.       Trial court for misdemeanors & civil cases below $15,000 f.       Highest court in Florida g.      Trial court for felonies & civil cases over $15,000 h.      Reviews decisions made by trial courts
What did the Florida Supreme Court rule in the case of Bush v. Gore?
What is the purpose of a primary election?
Which level of government creates local governments?
What can you learn by reading a party’s platform?
What does bicameral mean?  Of the 2 houses, which is the upper house and which is the lower house?
What is the main function of Political Action Committees (PACs)? (Ch. 11, Les. 2, Pg. 321)
Which regions typically support the Republicans?  Which support the Democrats? (Ch. 10, Les. 1, Pg. 291)
What type of party system is mostly just for show?  (Ch. 10, Les. 1, Pg. 290)
If a person that loses an appeal in the state Supreme Court, can they appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court?  Why? (Ch. 13, Les. 4, Pg. 376)
17.     Match the top position of each branch of government at the state level to the correct branch. a.        Governor b.        State Supreme Court c.        State Legislature	Match the top position of each branch of government at the state level to the correct branch. d.        Legislative e.        Judicial f.         Executive
Which article of the U.S. Constitution explains the “Supremacy Clause”?
List out the roles and powers of state Governors: (Ch. 13, Les. 3, Pg. 370)
What is an interest group?  Which amendment protects Americans right to join interest groups? (Ch. 12, Les. 3, Pg. 341)
What is the chief job of state legislatures? (Ch. 13, Les. 2, Pg. 366)
Write the main purpose of each article in Florida’s Constitution. a.       Article I - b.      Article II - c.       Articles III, IV, & V - d.      Articles VI, VII, & VIII – e.       Articles IX & X - f.       Articles XI & XII - (Ch. 13, Les. 1, Pg. 361)
What is the difference between expressed, concurrent, and reserved powers? (Ch. 13, Les. 1, Pg. 356)
List out the 3 steps for voting.  What are the requirements to vote?  Do you have to belong to a political party?(Ch. 11, Les. 1, Pg. 310)
The Republican party was formed in 1854 by people who opposed _______.
The Democratic party was formed in 1828 by people who supported President _______________________.