Unit 2 Study Guide

Below is a copy of the Unit 2 Study Guide for absent students or students that may have misplaced their original copy.  Unit 2 Study Guides will be due on Friday, 9/30 (A-DAY) & Monday, 10/30 (B-DAY) for 20 points.

Study Guide – Unit 2

Political Parties & Media Influence

What are political parties?
2.     Explain how the Democratic & Republican parties differ in their views on the power & involvement of the federal government. Include ideas on taxes, domestic vs. foreign policy, liberal vs. conservative ideas, etc.
3.     What is a third party?
4.     How does each party select or nominate their official candidate?
How does a primary election differ from the general election?
Which of the following issues are handled by the federal government and which are handled by state/local government?	Military - Immigration - Traffic Laws - Standardized Tests -
Describe the following propaganda techniques: a.       Bandwagon b.      Endorsements c.       Just Plain Folks d.      Name Calling e.       Transfer f.       Card-Stacking g.      Glittering Generalities
Explain the four ways individuals can influence government – provide an example for each (from your notes).	1. 2. 3. 4.
What is bias?
What is symbolism?
What are the 3 requirements to qualify for President of the United States?	1. 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 Congress?	1. 2. 3.
What are the 2 requirements to qualify for Governor of Florida?	1. 2.
What can you learn by reading a party’s platform?
What does “suffrage” mean? (Ch. 11, Les. 1, Pg. 306)
What is public policy? (Ch. 3, Les. 4, Pg. 72)
What is an interest group?  (Ch. 12, Les. 3, Pg. 341)
What is a lobbyist?  What do they do? (Ch. 12, Les. 3, Pg. 344)
What are the four ways that interest groups promote their viewpoints and try to influence public policy? (Ch. 12, Les. 3, Pages 343-344)
How does the media act as a “watchdog”? (Ch. 12, Les. 2, Pg. 337)
Which type of party system does the U.S. have - No Party, One-Party, Two-Party, or Multi-Party?
How is our party system an example of democracy?
What is the main function of Political Action Committees (PACs)? (Ch. 11, Les. 2, Pg. 321)
Summarize the 3 steps for voting with explanations. (Chapter 11, Lesson 1, Pg. 310)	1. 2. 3.
What 5 questions should you ask yourself before you vote? (Ch. 11, Les. 1, Pg. 311)	1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
What are the requirements to vote?	Must be an American __________ over the age of ______.
Do you have to belong to a political party in order to vote? (Ch. 11, Les. 1, Pg. 308 & 310)