CSA Review Quarter 2 PT 1

CSA Review QTR 2

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Learning Intention: I will review what I have learned about Civics this semester.

Success Criteria: I will answer all of my review questions to the best of my ability.

Ce. 2b Founding Documents

• Magna Carta- established for the first time the principle that everyone including the king was subject to the law, and gave Englishmen basic rights and freedoms.

• The Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom stated freedom of religious beliefs and opinions.

• United States Constitution- Establishes the structure of the government, protects the fundamental freedoms of speech, religion, press, assembly and petition

Multiple Choice

What document did Thomas Jefferson write that supported the

expression of religious beliefs and opinions?

• Virginia Statue for Religious Freedom

• Virginia Declaration of Rights

• Articles of Confederation

• Constitution of the United States of America

Multiple Choice

What document is described by the diagram?

• Articles of Confederation

• Charters of the Virginia Company of London

• Constitution of the United States of America

• Declaration of Independence

CE.3b First Amendment freedoms

• Religion: Government may not establish an official religion, endorse an official religion, or unduly interfere with the free exercise of religion.

• Speech: Individuals are free to express their opinions and beliefs.

• Press: The press has the right to gather and publish information, including that which criticizes the government.

• Assembly: Individuals may peacefully gather.

• Petition: Individuals have the right to make their views known to public officials.

Multiple Choice

Which of the first amendment freedoms is Dr. King demonstrating in this photo?

• Religion

• Petition

• Press

• Speech

CE.2d

• How to ratify (approve) an Amendment to the Virginia Constitution

Multiple Choice

What is the best process for the title shown?

• How the electoral college elects a President

• How the U.S. Constitution is Amended

• How the Virginia Constitution is Amended

• How A Bill Becomes A Law

Third parties (e.g., Green Party, Constitution Party, Libertarian Party)

• Introduce new ideas and/or press for a particular issue

• Often take votes away from the two major parties

Multiple Choice

Third parties differ from the two main political parties because

third parties–

• have more members.

• have more political experience.

• have more money.

• are often concerned with one issue.

Ce.5b Similarities and differences between parties

•  Organize to win elections

• Influence public policies

• Reflect both liberal and conservative views on the political spectrum

• Define themselves in a way that wins majority support by appealing to the center of the political spectrum

• Differences: Found in their party platforms and in campaigning

Multiple Choice

In order to win elections political parties–

• avoid forming any platforms.

• appeal to the political center.

• avoid all propaganda techniques.

• try to attract only liberal voters.

CE 5.c Mass media roles in elections

• Identifying candidates

• Emphasizing selected issues

• Writing editorials, creating political cartoons, publishing op-ed pieces, posting to social media and blogs

• Broadcasting different points of view

Multiple Choice

One example of mass media used in political campaigns is–

• to exchange posters.

• to broadcast same points of view.

• to discourage political mailings.

• to emphasize issues.

Multiple Select

Choose the three correct answers:

Which of these are how the media influences campaigns.

• Identifies candidates

• Emphasizes select issues

• Broadcasts only one point of view

• Writes editorials and op eds

CE.5d Rising campaign costs

• require candidates to conduct extensive fund-raising activities

• limit opportunities to run for public office

• give an advantage to wealthy individuals who run for office

• encourage the development of political action committees (PACs) and Super PACs

Multiple Select

Directions: Select the correct answers (3 answers)

In which ways has the high cost of getting elected changed

campaigns for political office?

• Gives issue-oriented special interest groups less influence.

• Limits opportunities to run for public office.

• Gives advantages to the wealthier candidates.

• Requires extensive fund-raising activities.

Multiple Choice

The main purpose of a Political Action Committee (PAC) is to —

• see that money is distributed equally among presidential candidates

• publicize a presidential candidate’s ideas through the use of the media

• raise money for candidates who support the same views

• Ddevelop the party platform for the candidate’s party

CE.5e Qualifications to register to vote in Virginia

• Citizen of the United States

• Resident of Virginia and precinct

• At least 18 years of age by day of general election

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Multiple Choice

Which item best completes this list?

• Licensed driver

• State resident

• Married

• Employed

Multiple Choice

By participating in the election simulation shown, students are

able to participate in–

• presidential debates.

• the Communist Party.

• community service.

• the democratic process.

CE.5f Electoral Process

• The Electoral College casts the official vote for president and vice president. 

  
  

• The number of electors of each state is based on each state’s congressional representation (the number of United States senators plus the number of representatives in the House).

  
  

Multiple Choice

The number of electors of each state in the map is based upon the state’s Congressional representation, which is based on the state’s–

• population.

• location.

• per capita income.

• voter participation rate.

Multiple Choice

The requirement for a majority vote to win in the Electoral

College favors–

• a Parliamentary system.

• a two-party system.

• a third party system.

• a Communist system.