Elections and Campaigns

What are the names of the two major political parties in the United States today?

• Democratic and Republican
• Democratic and Libertarian
• Socialist and Republican
• Socialist and Libertarian 

In the modern political system, which issue represents a basic disagreement between Republicans and Democrats?

• The responsibilities of government 
• The frequency of national elections
• he legality of the U.S. Constitution 
• The support for the U.S. military soldier

Who do lobbyists represent in their attempts to influence government?

•  Military officers
• Elected Officials
• Interest Groups
• Circuit Judges

Which example represents the media acting as watchdog?

• a.  A journalist discovers that an office holder held a hearing.
• A journalist discovers that an office holder accepted a bribe
• a.  A journalist discovers that an office holder decided to retire.
• a.  A journalist discovers that an office holder voted against a bill.

How might a political action committee influence government?

•  By reporting court procedures
• By making political contributions
• By investigating illegal business practices
• By raising funds to broadcast campaign advertisements.

Which type of communication is shown in this poster?

• Accurate
• Biased
• Informational 
• Propaganda

Below is a statement made by Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld.
"…the news media seem to want to carry the negative."
What type of political communication is being referenced in the statement?

• Bias
• Persusasion
• Propaganda
• Symbolism

How old do you have to be to vote?

• 12
• 16
• 18
• 21

The media is significant in elections because....

• It can positively or negatively influence a candidate with its coverage

• They donate to candidates campaign

• they are crooked

• they are fake news

What are political ads designed to do?

• Encourage or influence a voter to vote for a specific candidate or issue

• Entertain you

• get you to volunteer at a polling place

• make you stay home on election day