Unit 2 Review

In a past election, a Republican and Democrat candidates had very close election. The Republican candidate narrowly won. The Green party candidate had 3% of the vote. How did this effect the election outcome?

• It gave votes to the Republican Party.

• It promoted the ideas of the Republican Party.

• It took away votes from the Democratic Party.

• It promoted the ideas of the Democratic Party.

Which mainstream party advocates for protecting the environment from industrial pollution, implementing regulations on financial firms, protecting civil rights for minorities, and supporting labor unions.

• Republican Party

• Green Party

• Libertarian Party

• Democratic Party

Which political party's platform is for the government to have a small role in society?

• Libertarian Party

• Republican Party

• Green Party

• Democratic Party

List the correct two main political parties today.

• Socialist and Green

• Republican and Democratic

• Federalist and Democratic

• Republican and Communist

What is a reason for "third parties?"

• To encourage the public to pressure major parties to work together on important issues

• To control the media coverage of national elections

• To influence voter turnout during presidential elections

• To persuade the public on an issue that has been neglected by the major parties

Which would disqualify a person from holding the office of President?

• Born outside the United States

• An age of 47 years

• A past traffic ticket

• A past job working for a political campaign

Who is more qualified to serve on the school board?.

• A retired mechanic

• A retired teacher

• A parent

• A Wal-Mart manager.

A group of citizens unite to protect a local forest from development. They are a ______________?

• political party

• political action committee

• interest group

• criminal group

How does media bias impact peoples opinion of the media?

• It makes the coverage more reliable.

• It causes people to question information.

• It opens up honest debate about current events.

• It allows people to examine different opinions on a subject.

How can the media influence government?

• By writing legislation

• By focusing attention on specific issues

• By choosing candidates

• By voting in primaries