PSCI 2305 Final Exam Questions With Solutions 100% Correct
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PSCI 2305 Final Exam Questions With Solutions
100% Correct
A single-event in which groups of voters switch party loyalty is known as what? A critical
election
Which of the following activities would be considered a conventional form of participation?
voting
Which of the following offers t...
PSCI 2305 Final Exam Questions With Solutions
100% Correct
A single-event in which groups of voters switch party loyalty is known as what? A critical
election
Which of the following activities would be considered a conventional form of participation?
voting
Which of the following offers the best definition of political participation according to the text?
any action that seeks to change or support a government official or policy
If you decide to vote for a candidate because you like what she has promised to do once in office,
you are engaging in what type of voting? prospective
A voter who makes a ballot choice based on how candidates have performed during past terms in
office is engaging in what kind of voting? retrospective
What term is used to describe the phenomenon that occurs when Americans begin to lose interest
in politics because there are so many elections to follow? voter fatigue
,PSCI 2305 Final Exam Questions With Solutions
100% Correct
Undecided voters are likely to vote for the candidate they think is most likely to win. What is this
phenomenon called? being influenced by the bandwagon effect
What is the difference between an open primary and a closed primary? An open primary
does not require voters to declare the party with which they are affiliated, while a closed primary
does.
If the name on your identification does not match the name on the official voter rolls, what
happens? You may cast a provisional ballot
What distinguishes interest groups from political parties? their narrow set of issue
concerns
What is one way a lobbyist could influence the judicial branch? file an amicus brief
Interest groups that observe and report on governmental activities are known as what?
Blue Dogs
, PSCI 2305 Final Exam Questions With Solutions
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A person who enjoys the benefits of collective action without contributing to their attainment are
known as what? Free riders
If an interest group provides someone with a sense of community, it can be said to be providing
what kind of benefit? solidarity
How can interest groups overcome the collective action problem? require beneficiaries of
group efforts to also be registered members
What is the purpose of a "candidate scorecard"? to show how two candidates compare in
their support of issues that matter to an interest group
What are the two major American political parties? Democratic and Republican
What is the ultimate purpose of a political party? to influence public policy
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