Unit 5- Civics & Participation Test Review

Media would include which of the following?

• Television

• Internet

• Radio

• All are types of Media

Which best describes how media coverage influences elections?

• It tells people how not to vote.

• It covers only favored candidates.

• It gives voters an impression of the candidates.

• It always aims to bias voters.

Interest groups and political action committees are both types of organizations that

• write and pass laws at the state and local levels.

• are not part of the government, but can influence the government.

• hold debates and town hall meetings to inform voters on major election-season issues.

• raise unlimited money for political campaigns and candidates.

What are the requirements for taking part in a federal election? Check all that apply.

• felon

• citizen

• above the age of 18

• registered with a state to vote

• English speaker

Presidential debates are an important part of the political process.  Which function best describes the purpose of these debates?

• Helping candidates learn what is important to the opposing party
• Recruiting and nominating candidates
• Monitoring the actions of officeholders
• Educating the electorate about campaign issues

What is the form of government where the citizens rule?

• dictatorship
• rule of law
• Democracy
• Monarchy

Which party was created in opposition to the spread of slavery?

• Republicans

• Democrats

• Libertarians

• Green Party

Which political party has a donkey as their logo?

• Democratic Party
• Republican Party
• Green Party
• Libertarian Party

A group of people who come together based on shared political beliefs is known as what?

• Majority party
• Minority party
• Political party
• Political platform

Which of the following is a requirement of American men?

• the draft

• jury service

• public service

• voter registration