________ exists when candidates from a party tend to concentrate their campaigns on issues that are priorities for members of their party.

Speech that is offensive or abusive, particularly in terms of race, gender, or sexual orientation, is called ________.

During a televised presidential debate, one candidate succinctly states, “My opponent’s plan is a recipe for economic disaster; we need common-sense solutions that put money back in your pockets.” News reports the next day repeatedly feature this specific, concise, and memorable phrase. This phrase is a classic example of:

According to lecture, all of the following could be considered grassroots lobbying EXCEPT

Keeping an eye on the executive branch to make sure it carries out the provisions of laws it has passed is a function of Congress called

Which of the following is NOT a type of US primary election?

Single issue voters base their votes on one issue regardless of stances on other issues.

Jane never attends class, except to take exams. She takes no notes and does no readings for the class. During finals week, some students in the class put together a shared Google Document of their notes as a study guide. Jane studies for the final using the Google Document, to which she has not contributed any information. Which of the following best expresses the problem Jane causes for the group?

Plurality voting means that minor party candidates routinely win elections

What did Engel v. Vitale establish?