Topic 4 and 5 Review

The conversation below is part of a political discussion.    ---------------------------  
Lou: I am going to vote for the candidate who will support cutting government spending.  
Bob: Yes, we spend too much on some programs.   ---------------------------  
Which party’s candidates are these voters most likely to support?   

• Democrate
• Green
• Republican
• Socialist

The table below describes political party associations of governors.

Based on the table, what has been an impact of political parties on policy making? 

• More Republican issue positions have shaped federal policy.
• More Democratic issue positions have shaped federal policy.
• The number of Democrats nominated for governor increased. 
• The number of Republicans nominated for governor increased. 

What are the names of the two major political parties in the United States today?

• Democratic and Republican
• Democratic and Libertarian
• Socialist and Republican
• Socialist and Libertarian

Which is a constitutional requirement to run for Congress?

• U.S. permanent resident
• at least 25 years old
• at least 30 years old
• U.S. citizen

A local newspaper endorsed Mayor Sanford in a state senate race over his opponent.  Why might the newspaper endorse Mayor Sanford? 

• Mayor Sanford owns a local farm.
• Mayor Sanford is an elected official.
• Mayor Sanford is an experienced teacher. 
• Mayor Sanford owns a local radio station. 

The newspaper headline below describes a government process.    
Why might this have been a difficult election for Richards to win?

• Richards is a homeowner.
• Richards is a party leader.
• Richards has less political experience than his opponent.
• Richards has less employment experience than his opponent.

Who do lobbyists represent in their attempts to influence government? 

• military officers
• elected officials
• interest groups
• circuit judges

Which example represents the media acting as watchdog?   

• A journalist discovers that an office holder held a hearing.
• A journalist discovers that an office holder accepted a bribe.
• A journalist discovers that an office holder decided to retire.
• A journalist discovers that an office holder voted against a bill.

How might a political action committee influence government?

• send a letter to a U.S. Senator’s supporters
• contribute money to a U.S. Senate campaign
• write a letter to a newspaper about a U.S. Senator
• contribute money to a charity in a U.S. Senator’s state

How do the media typically influence government?

• by reporting court procedures
• by making political contributions
• by investigating illegal business practices
• by broadcasting campaign advertisements