What have been the implications of the 2010 Citizens United case?
A) Corporations were deemed as non-persons, and thus cannot contribute directly to political campaigns. B) Individuals, corporations, and unions may now contribute unlimited campaign funds through so-called "super-PACs." C) Despite being considered collections of people by the Court, corporations may not donate to political campaigns. D) Individuals may donate unlimited campaign funds, but corporations face a stiff $100,000 cap.
Answer: B
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What does the fight over financial reform legislation tell us about the role of interest groups in the United States?
A. They may be omnipresent in American politics, but they are not omnipotent. B. Well-organized groups always get more of what they want than groups without organization. C. Members of Congress are easily influenced by lobbyists because of the need for campaign money. D. Recent changes in laws have reduced the power and influence of lobbyists, so lawmaking has improved.
In 2000, the median pay package of a corporate CEO was ________ greater than the average worker's pay
a. 40 times c. 343 times b. 168 times d. 525 times
The so-called minimal effect of the media on public opinion refers specifically to the media's ability to influence people's __________
a. opinions on foreign policy b. opinions on individual candidates c. political efficacy d. voting behavior e. trust in the government
Which of the following is NOT a statutory law?
a. the Fourteenth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution b. the 1964 Civil Rights Act c. the Patriot Act d. the Alien and Sedition Acts e. the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001