A multiplicity of people
Primarily the middle class
Almost exclusively the well educated
Suburbanites and urbanites
(TCO 3) The National Rifle Association is an example of an interest group that seeks
the support of primarily one party, in that it tilts strongly toward _____ candidates.
Independent
Libertarian
Republican
Tea Party
(TCO 3) Many interest groups are brought about by government, insofar as they are
_____.
associated with government programs
funded largely by the government
almost exclusively based in the nation’s capital
usually formed by former politicians
(TCO 3) Some interest groups maintain a low profile by promoting their objectives
without _____ them.
lobbying for
fully funding
advertising
openly debating
TCO 3) By welcoming new groups into their ranks, parties _____.
rob those groups of their individual interests and concerns
give groups a pragmatic and psychological stake in the overall
political system
establish a monocultural dependence on the party system
enhance political hegemony by disenfranchising voters outside of
these groups
(TCO 3) Why does proportional representation (PR) allow and even encourage parties
to split?
PR systems assign parliamentary seats in proportion to the percentage
of votes in that district.
PR systems designate representation on a flat regional basis.
PR systems allow only a simple plurality to win.
Voters in PR systems tend to be less loyal to their parties.
(TCO 3) Which of the following has recently done much to encourage state and local
party organizations to cooperate with national party platforms?
Door-to-door canvassing