Unit 3 AP Review
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The “free rider” problem refers to what?
Question #1
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What is the biggest obstacle for 3rd parties
in trying to elect their candidate to the
presidency?
Question #2
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What is the primary purpose of political
parties?
Question #3
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Individuals who join an interest group for
a purposive benefit are joining for this
reason…… What is it?
Question #4
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Besides political parties and interest
groups name another “linking
mechanism”
Question #5
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Lobbying is protected under the 1st
Amendment. Lobbyists work to influence
policy. What is the primary way in which
lobbyists work to influence policy?
Question #6
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PAC’s are set up to provide money to
candidates in a campaign. Who would
receive the majority of money that a PAC
donates to a campaign?
Question #7
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“Traditional” media refers to which type of
media?
Question #8
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Besides campaign contributions describe
two ways that interest groups can
influence policy.
Question #9
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Since the 1960’s there has been a trend
towards “dealignment.” What is the trend?
Question #10