Unit Ii Politics Review

UNIT II POLITICS REVIEW

IDEOLOGY 1. Which political ideologies are considered “Leftist/Radical?” Communist, Socialist, Liberal

2. Which political ideologies are considered “Right? Fascist, Monarchist, Conservative

3. People of which ideology would be most trusting of the government? Communist, Fascist, Monarchist (all statist/authoritarian)

PARTY SYSTEMS 1. Plurality determines the winner in which party system? 1 party

2. Which of the party systems is most stable & WHY? 2 party, not much difference between 2 main parties

PARTIES 1. What did James Madison fear would ultimately destroy the United States? Parties (factions)

2. Explain the two roles that 3rd Parties serve Spoiler & policy maker

3. What is the name for a political party’s official position on an issue such as gun control? platform

4. What were the names of the first political parties? Federalist & Anti-Federalists (AKA Democratic-Republicans)

5. Why were the first American political parties formed? Debate over the Constitution

6. Which party favors lower taxes and breaks for high income earners to encourage business investment and business growth, strong national defense Republican

7. Which political parties would have supported power of individual states in late 1700s. Anti-Federalists (AKA Democratic-Republicans)

8. Which political party supports higher taxes for high income earners and redistributions of tax revenue to programs for poor, supports lower defense spending Democrats

9. Which political party was founded by Thomas Jefferson, weak central government and strong state government Anti-Federalists (AKA Democratic-Republicans)

10. What is the name for voters who do not support a particular political party Independent 11. Which political party favors increasing individual liberties by limiting govt authority, wins few elections but influences the other parties Libertarian

12. What does GOP stand for and which party does it refer to? Grand Old Party, Republican

13. Which party is committed to expanding opportunity for every American, economic growth, affordable health care, retirement security, & civil rights Democrats

14. Which political party is historically supported by urban areas, labor unions, farmers, and immigrants Democrats

15. Which political party would support more government regulations on the economy and businesses, government help social problems Democrats

16. Which political party’s era started with the election of Lincoln, was started as anti-slavery party, and was dominated by Northerners Republican

17. Which political ideology is based on public ownership of means of production and exchange Socialist

18. Think of a bill that President Obama would NOT sign due to his political ideology Defining marriage between a man a woman

19. What is it called when a party takes votes away from one of the two larger parties Spoiler

20.Which political party favors less government financial regulations, people/groups help social problems Republican

SUFFRAGE 1. List the five groups of people that did not have suffrage in the early 1800s Black, Women, Native American, DC citizens, 18-20 year olds (could also say people not wanting to pay poll tax)

2. List the suffrage amendments XV, XIX, XXIII, XXIV, XVI

3. Which demographic group received suffrage most recently? 18-20 year olds

MEDIA 1. By alerting the public when public officials are engaged in activities that they should not be, the media is serving its role as what? Watchdog 2. By determining which stories get aired and which do not, the media is serving its role as what? Gatekeeper