Unit 2: Engaged Citizens

Unit 2: Engaged Citizens

7th Grade

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Unit 2: Engaged Citizens

Unit 2: Engaged Citizens

Assessment

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Social Studies

7th Grade

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Who do lobbyists represent in their attempts to influence government?

Military Officers

Elected Officials

Interest Groups

Circuit Judges

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

How does the media typically influence government?

by reporting court procedures

by making political contributions

by investigating illegal business practices

by broadcasting campaign advertisements

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

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.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

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

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

The statements below are taken from a government document.


"Executive Order 13490 -- Ethics Commitments


"By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, it is hereby ordered as follows:


"Section 1. Ethics Pledge. Every appointee in every executive agency appointed on or after January 20, 2009, shall sign…and…pledge…


"As a condition, and in consideration, of my employment in the United States Government in a position invested with the public trust, I commit myself to the following obligations…


"I will not accept gifts from registered lobbyists or lobbying organizations for the duration of my service as an appointee."

Source: The White House


According to the statements, what impact have lobbyists had on government?

Lobbyists impact how the media endorse elected officials.

Lobbyists impact how individuals use the media.

Lobbyists impact congressional lawmaking.

Lobbyists impact judicial decision-making.

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Which source would give the most accurate information about the views held by an incumbent running for Congress?

Special interest group ratings of that Congress member

A television commercial sponsored by a political party

The voting record of the candidate while in Congress

Flyers sent through the mail by the candidate

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Media Image

Which government action would this presidential candidate likely support?

An executive order requiring that executive branch employees complete their work in an honest manner

An executive order requiring that executive branch agencies guarantee equal employment opportunity

An executive order requiring that executive agencies work together to coordinate ocean-related matters

An executive order requiring that a commission be established focusing on Central America

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