Save
Upgrade to remove ads
Busy. Please wait.
Log in with Clever
or
show password
Forgot Password?
Don't have an account?  Sign up 
Sign up using Clever
or
Username is available taken
show password


Make sure to remember your password. If you forget it there is no way for StudyStack to send you a reset link. You would need to create a new account. Your email address is only used to allow you to reset your password. See our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.

Already a StudyStack user? Log In

Reset Password
Enter the associated with your account, and we'll email you a link to reset your password.
focusNode
Didn't know it?
click below
 
Knew it?
click below
Don't Know
Remaining cards (0)
Know
0:00
edit
Embed Code - If you would like this activity on your web page, copy the script below and paste it into your web page.

  Normal Size     Small Size show me how

AP Gov Vocab 5C

AP Gov Vocab Unit 5C

QuestionAnswer
Incumbency Advantage The electoral edge afforded to those already in office, often due to name recognition and access to campaign finance.
Campaign Finance Laws Laws governing the funding of political campaigns, with regulations aimed at transparency and limiting the influence of money in politics.
Political Action Committees (PAC's) Organizations that collect political donations and fund campaigns to support or oppose candidates or issues.
Super PAC's Independent PACs that can raise and spend unlimited funds but cannot coordinate directly with candidates or parties.
Soft Money Unregulated, unlimited contributions to political parties for "party-building activities" rather than specific candidates.
Hard Money Regulated contributions directly given to a candidate's campaign, subject to contribution limits.
McCain-Feingold (Bipartisan Campaign Reform Act) A 2002 law aimed at regulating campaign finance, especially "soft money" and issue advocacy ads.
Role of the Media Media serves as a watchdog, gatekeeper, and agenda setter, influencing what issues are covered and how they're perceived.
Credibility of News ("Fake News") Refers to the trustworthiness of news sources; "fake news" describes misinformation or news intended to mislead audiences.
Created by: elladunmire
 

 



Voices

Use these flashcards to help memorize information. Look at the large card and try to recall what is on the other side. Then click the card to flip it. If you knew the answer, click the green Know box. Otherwise, click the red Don't know box.

When you've placed seven or more cards in the Don't know box, click "retry" to try those cards again.

If you've accidentally put the card in the wrong box, just click on the card to take it out of the box.

You can also use your keyboard to move the cards as follows:

If you are logged in to your account, this website will remember which cards you know and don't know so that they are in the same box the next time you log in.

When you need a break, try one of the other activities listed below the flashcards like Matching, Snowman, or Hungry Bug. Although it may feel like you're playing a game, your brain is still making more connections with the information to help you out.

To see how well you know the information, try the Quiz or Test activity.

Pass complete!
"Know" box contains:
Time elapsed:
Retries:
restart all cards