Unit 4

What does a presidential campaign advertisement symbolize when it shows a candidate visiting a theme park?

• The candidate is a tax payer.

• Voters can relate to the candidate.

• The candidate has leadership qualities.

• Voters can understand the candidates policies.

Why might television and newspaper ads be incomplete sources of information about candidates?

• They cost thousands of dollars.

• They are usually too small to see.

• They rarely get voters' attention.

• They are biased toward the candidates they promote.

Which method would have the LEAST impact on getting a candidate elected to public office?

• Watching the candidate's TV ads

• Voting for the candidate in an election

• Contributing money to the candidate

• Volunteering for the candidates campaign.

What do critics of interest groups claim?

• Interest groups provide necessary services to the poor.

• Interest groups enable Americans to organize.

• Interest groups have too much influence in the government.

• Interest groups communicate the wishes of the people.

The chart shows four candidates' positions on three issues. Based on the candidates' positions shown in the chart, which candidate would the Save the Manatees Political Action Committee (PAC) MOST likely support?

• Jim Smith

• Yolanda Perez

• Desiree Johnson

• Felix Nguyen

Every appointee in every executive agency appointed on or after January 20, 2009, shall sign…and …be …committed to, the following pledge upon becoming an appointee… “I will not accept gifts from registered lobbyists or lobbying organizations for the duration of my service as an appointee”. Source: The White House Office of the Press Secretary

What conclusion can be drawn about the president’s decision to write this executive order?

• The President's role requires immediate action.

• The media’s focus on the administration’s corruption leads to impeachment.

• The president’s action promotes more cooperation among special interest groups

• The media’s role as a watchdog of government exposes possible conflicts of interest.

Which option represents inaccurate information intended to shape an opinion?

• Bias

• Metaphor

• Propoganda

• Symbolism

Thomas Sloane was a candidate for President of the United States. He stated at a private fundraiser, “Only half of the immigrants to the United States make positive contributions to our country.” This comment was recorded and released to the media, who repeatedly aired the statement. A week later, a national poll asked voters if Thomas Sloane’s comment affected who they would support for president. The results were that 22% said the comment made them more likely to vote for him, 41% said they were less likely to vote for him, and 37% said the comment made no difference.

Based on the scenario, what is the likely impact of Thomas Sloane’s statement?

• More people will vote in the election.

• Fewer people will vote in the election.

• Public opinion will influence the election.

• Public communication will not influence the election.

We citizens have had enough! A vote for the Silver Party means a vote for higher taxes. It means an end to economic growth and a waste of our nation's resources. Vote instead for economic growth and free enterprise. Vote for more money in everyone's wallet. Let's not waste another 4 years! VOTE FOR THE GOLD PARTY.

The authors of the pamphlet think that higher taxes are...

• a good idea

• a poor decision for the country

• Necessary in a free market economy

• necessary for economic growth

A political party develops and supports this during an election.

• Lobbying

• Compromise

• Public policy

• Platform