Review for 10/10 TEST

Political Parties Review

Political Labels
1. Know the difference between a liberal and a conservative including:
a. which is usually a Democrat
b. which is usually a Republican
c. which believes in more government
d. which believes in less government
e. what each would say about the government spending money
f. what each would say about government sponsored medical care
g. what each would say about government regulation
h. what each would say about national defense
2. What are radicals and how do they apply to the terms liberal and conservative?
3. What is a moderate or independent voter and how many Americans fit into this category?

Propaganda
1. What is propaganda?
2. Define and give an example of the propaganda techniques including:
a. transfer
b. card stacking
c. plain folks
d. glittering generalities
e. mudslinging
f. testimonial
g. bandwagon

Voting and Voting Behavior
1. Know Texas voting laws including:
a. what the requirements are to vote
b. what things will prevent you from legally voting
c. why voters are required to register
2. Explain how suffrage has expanded in the U.S. through Constitutional amendments and other changes in the law.
3. Explain how different groups of people are most likely to vote based on
a. income and occupation
b. education
c. gender
d. age
e. religious background
f. ethnic background
4. What is ballot fatigue?

Political Parties
1. Know the functions of a Political party and be able to explain them.
2. Know the types of minor parties and be able to explain them.
3. What is a political party?

Vocabulary
1. Be sure to know all your vocabulary words.