AP Gov Unit 5.1-5.2 PRACTICE

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Political Action Committees (PACs) have become more influential in recent campaigns because they ________..

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help pay the high costs of campaigns

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Why do wealthy individuals often have an advantage when running for public office?

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Rising campaign costs have limited opportunities to run for office

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Campaign finance reform has primarily led to legislation that ______

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Limits individual contributions

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The following political cartoon most likely is a critique of which Supreme Court decision? Options: The decision to extend first amendment rights to corporate spending during election cycles, Upholding the voting rights act of 1965, Extensions of the franchise to women, Requiring states to clear voting law changes with the federal government

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The decision to extend first amendment rights to corporate spending during election cycles

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What is the primary purpose of the Federal Election Commission (FEC)?

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To oversee the enforcement of campaign finance laws

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Which of the following is a consequence of the Citizens United decision? Increased transparency in campaign donations, Stricter regulations on individual contributions, Unlimited corporate spending in elections, Reduction in the number of political advertisements

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Unlimited corporate spending in elections

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What is a Super PAC?

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A committee that can raise unlimited sums of money from corporations, unions, and individuals.

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What was the Supreme Court's ruling in the Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission decision?

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5-4 in favor of Citizens United

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Which voter behavior model suggests that individuals vote based on what is in their own best interest after weighing the costs and benefits of the options?

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Rational choice

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A voter evaluates a candidate's performance during their previous term and decides to re-elect them based on positive outcomes. This voter is using which model?

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Retrospective