EOC Review Mini Lessons 19-22

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

According to the information on the posters, what is the reason Maria could be considered more qualified than Todd to be elected mayor?

• her political policies

• her college education

• her campaign promises

• her experience working in government

Based on the poster, what conclusion can be drawn about the candidate?

• Doug is running for judge.

• Doug is running for mayor.

• Doug is running for president.

• Doug is running for city council.

Who do lobbyists represent in their attempts to influence government?

• military officers

• elected officials

• interest groups

• circuit judges

Based on the government system in the United States, which individual activity is used to directly influence legislative decisions?

• watching political debates on television

• discussing political issues at work

• collecting opinions for a yearbook

• gathering signatures for a petition

According to the table, what impact has media had on government?

• Government is less likely to regulate the press.

• Government is more likely to regulate the press.

• Government is less likely to respond to public concerns.

• Government is more likely to respond to public concerns.

a person or group who acts as a protector or guardian

• watchdog

• interest group

• media

• lobbyist

plural form of the word "medium," refers to various means of communication. For example, television, radio, newspapers and the Internet (web) are different types of media. The term can also be used to describe news organizations as a whole group.

• lobbying

• watchdog

• media

• political action committee

an independent political organization that promotes the cause of a particular interest group, usually through raising money and campaigning to elect candidates who support the group's views

• freedom of the press

• interest group

• political action committee

• lobbyist

the right of the press to write and print news and information free from government involvement; guaranteed in the First Amendment

• freedom of the press

• political action committee

• 5th amendment

• interest group