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Book - American Government 2e

Question 1. Briefly discuss the history of when and why political parties formed in this country. What were their basic political ideologies about centralized power? What influence did Federalist Paper #10 have on the. concept and or role of parties?

Question 2. What is the predominant way Americans think about political participation? Name and define two other ways in which we politically participate.

Question 3. Name and explain with examples 4 functions of an interest group.

Question 4. Name and explain with examples 4 functions of a political party.

Question 5. Define the two party system and 3 reasons it still exists in the U.S. political process.

Question 6. Name the 4 facets to voter registration. Define them and use at least 2 examples for each to discuss the impact they have had on voter registration.

Question 7. Name and define three categories used to measure turnout and then predict it. What were the numbers for these three categories in the 2012 national election?

Question 8. Name, define and give examples of the 5 demographics used to determine what influences voter turnout and is used to make election predictions.

Question 9. For critical thinking, when participation is low, what can and does that directly impact, and how can we change it?