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US Gov II Essay Qs

Thomas College Madore US Gov II Essay Questions

Essay QuestionEssay Answer
Factors Determining Effectiveness of Pressure Groups Size (more votes), Unity (structure and commitment), Leadership (experience in office), finances (publicity and advertising), Location (more local better),
Philosophy of Republican Party/ Democratic Party (choose one)—5pt Essay Pro-big business, lower taxes, good foriegn policy/bad domestic policy, conservative, against too much gov't regulation, protect rich/powerful, party of the wealthy, support large corporate farms
Importance of Political Parties—5pt Essay select candidates for elections, gives voter info on issues/candidates, act as liaison between people and gov't, gives idea of what policies will go into effect if party wins, compromise on issues
Hatch Act Cant's Cannot- serve as officers in political party, solicit contributions for political purposes, serve as delegate to political convention, circulate nomination petition, wear political buttons at work
Hatch Act Cans CAN- make campaign contribution, join political party, work for/against referndum issues, serve as election judges, wear buttons off duty, display bumper stickers
Laws and Regulations Affecting Campaign Expenditures and Contributions—10 pt Essay must itemize contributions/ expenditures, created federal election commissions, fed/state gov prescribe where funds go, $20 million limit for pres candidate matching fund, corporations/unions have to be a PAC, 1500ind/3000 to PAC/1000 PAC to individual
Pros to Electoral College System—5 Pt Essay test of time, has worked majority of the time, 18 times didn't, gives small populated areas a voice, makes president campaign to almost all states, gives choice to people no the House of Reps
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