Civics Post-Test

Which statement completes the diagram?

• joining a military service

• obtaining a driver's license

• becoming a naturalized citizen

• receiving a social security card

The illustration shows a legal document.

Why are citizens obligated to respond to such documents?

• To guarantee court hearings remain public

• To guarantee courts provide probable cause

• To protect the constitutional right to be tried by one's peers

• To protect the constitutional right to confront one's accuser

Which characteristic serves as a long-term protection against tyranny and is a foundation of liberty in the United States?

• the commerce clause

• the elastic clause

• the right to trial

• the rule of law

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

• gathering signatures for a petition

• collecting opinions for a yearbook

• discussing political issues at work

• watching political debates on television

Which option presents a clear point of view?

• bias

• metaphor

• propaganda

• symbolism

Which best describes the main objective of a lobbyist?

• to raise campaign funds for political parties

• to advise political candidates on how to manage their election campaigns

• to influence public decision-making for the common good

• to influence state legislators or members of Congress on issues

In its role as a ________________, the media keeps an eye on the government which helps democracy.

• gatekeeper

• watchdog

• agenda setter

• voice of reason

Which type of communication is shown in this poster?

• Propagandized

• Accurate

• Informational

• Functional

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

• the responsibilities of government

• the frequency of national elections

• the legality of the U.S. Constitution

• the support for the U.S. military soldier

The conversation below is part of a political discussion.

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Lou: I am going to vote for the candidate who will support cutting government spending.

Bob: Yes, we spend too much on some programs.

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Which party’s candidates are these voters most likely to support?

• Communist

• Socialist

• Libertarian

• Republican

• Democratic