LSN FAST 2 Review

Which of these examples best reflects the principle of representative democracy?

• citizens of a town vote on all government issues

• the leader of a country makes all government decisions

• a courtroom judge finds a defendant guilty of a crime

• an elected official proposes a bill in the state legislature

Which of these explains a difference between political parties and interest groups?

• political parties evaluate government policy, while interest groups set government policy

• political parties wish to influence laws, while interest groups work to ratify laws

• political parties address many issues, while interest groups usually focus on one issue

• political parties support candidates, while interest groups nominate candidates

Which of these activities is most likely a part of the United States Census?

• polling experts to establish foreign policy

• inspecting businesses to enforce safety laws

• surveying homes to determine population figures

• training workers to increase industrial productivity

An interest group is most likely to ___

• nominate party candidates

• veto proposed legislation

• set government policy

• lobby elected officials

What is a reason people join third parties?

• third-party candidates are competitive in nationwide elections

• third parties always raise a large sum of money for campaigning

• the Democratic and Republican party dues are too expensive

• the Democratic and Republican parties do not represent their views

Which of these activities is most likely performed by political parties?

• holding general elections

• raising campaign money

• designating voting precincts

• counting absentee ballots

The mass media is sometimes referred to as “the fourth branch of the government” because it ___.

• endorses all government policies

• influences public opinion

• is a powerful federal agency

• is paid for with federal taxes

Which of these is an example of lobbying by a special interest group?

• a hotel association develops a plan to attract more tourists

• an animal rights organization presents its views to a legislator

• citizens request a schedule of public hearings from city officials

• a neighborhood association supports a candidate for an election

Which of these is an example of government funding based on population?

• city councils award contracts to waste management companies

• the federal government gives grant money for environmental clean up

• school districts receive money from the state for each student enrolled

• a state approves placing stoplights at busy intersections

Which of these does a lobbyist most likely represent?

• a federal appeals court

• a special interest group

• the United States Senate

• the Electoral College