1. Linkage institutions connect people to their. Give four examples of linkage institutions. 2. Define and describe 4 Political Parties. What is the purpose of a political party?

3. What are some of the Pros and Cons of a two party system?

Elections and Campaigns

4. are responsible for running primary, general and special elections.

5. Matching: Write the letter of the correct corresponding definition next to the term.
Primary
A. National elections that pertain to the government, most specifically to Congress or the presidency.
Special Election
B. An election where candidates in each major party who will run for president in the following Fall. Some are “open” when anyone from any party can vote, while others are closed to only party members.
General Election

C. Typically for one state or small area. These elections are held if a lawmaker needs to be replaced in the middle of his/her term.

6. What makes up the government bureaucracy?

7. What is the Electoral College and why was it created? Explain how we elect a president through the Electoral College. What are some of the pros and cons of the Electoral College?

Interest Groups
8. An interest group is a group of citizens who wish to influence the for some cause they believe in.
9. What are some actions of interest groups? Name two interest groups and what they represent.

10. What is the role of a lobbyist? What are some of the negative connotations of a lobbyist?

11. An interest group that gives money collected from members to political candidates or parties is called a .

The Media
12. List and explain the differences between old media and new media and provide examples of each type in your response.

13. What does the fact that private companies own most media in the U. S. indicate to you?

14. Where do you get most of your news and information? Be specific and list websites, magazines, t. v. stations/networks, newspapers, etc. Why do you choose to use those sources?

15. Why do some people feel negatively about lobbyists?