Civics Unit Test B

How does evaluating a source help researchers form opinions?

• They must examine the source for bias.

• They must judge the ideas the source is presenting.

• They must look for evidence that supports the main ideas.

• They must look for evidence that supports the main ideas.

The poster shows part of the CDC’s flu vaccine campaign.

How does this poster play on a parent’s emotions? Check all that apply.

• The text details the number of children affected by the flu each year.

• The text uses “me” to encourage parents to think of their own children.

• The image on the poster is of a child who looks worried.

• The text indicates that flu complications can lead to death.

• The text describes how flu can affect a child’s life.

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.

This graph shows social media usage and presidential elections.

What can you infer from the information presented within this graph?

• social media has become an important tool in presidential campaigns

• presidential campaigns have become lesson important to older Americans

• social media has had little to no impact on how politicians campaign

• presidential campaigns spent more money on advertising

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.

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

Which of these are true of super political action committees, but not of PACs? Select all that apply.

• Super PACs run political campaigns.

• Super PACs support candidates’ campaigns.

• Super PACs enable unlimited donations.

• Super PACs have fewer government restrictions.

In general, Americans with high incomes vote at

• the same rate as any other income group.

• a lower rate than any other income group.

• a higher rate than those earning less money.

• a lower rate than those earning less money.

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

One way that campaign workers communicate information during a campaign is by

• making speeches.

• canvassing a neighborhood.

• donating money

• volunteering at the polls.

Which of these correctly describes the purpose of a political campaign? Select all that apply.

• communicate an issue to the public

• raise money for the candidate's salary

• communicate a message about a candidate

• get a candidate elected to office

• raise money for campaign activities