PSC STUDY

  • Selective reporting that favors one political viewpoint over another.

  1. What is proportional allocation in elections?

  • Distributing delegates or seats based on the proportion of votes each candidate or party receives.

  1. Why do third parties struggle in the U.S. electoral system?

  • The winner-takes-all system and major party dominance limit their success.

  1. What is retrospective voting?

  • Voting based on a candidate’s past performance.

  1. What is prospective voting?

  • Voting based on a candidate’s proposed future policies.

  1. How do media profit motives impact news coverage?

  • Sensational stories may be prioritized over substantive policy coverage.

  1. What are Super PACs allowed to do that regular PACs cannot?

  • Super PACs can raise and spend unlimited amounts on advertisements without coordinating with candidates.

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