Unit 6 Voting, Elections, Political Parties

Who do lobbyists represent in their attempts to influence government?

• military officers

• Elected officials

• Interest groups

• circuit judges

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

• watching political debates on television

• discussing political issues at work

• collecting opinions for a yearbook

• gathering signatures for a petition

How might a political action committee influence government?

• send a letter to a U.S. Senator’s supporters

• contribute money to a U.S. Senate campaign

• write a letter to a newspaper about a U.S. Senator

• contribute money to a charity in a U.S. Senator’s state

Which example represents the media acting as watchdog?

• A journalist discovers that an office holder held a hearing.

• A journalist discovers that an office holder accepted a bribe.

• A journalist discovers that an office holder decided to retire.

• A journalist discovers that an office holder voted against a bill.

Which option represents symbolism?

• A political poster with a photograph of the president

• A political poster with a photograph of the scales of justice

• A television advertisement favoring a political candidate

• A television advertisement urging citizens to vote

Based on the passage, what is a goal of the FCC regulation?

• to limit bias in political communication

• to promote bias in political communication

• to limit symbolism in political communication

• to promote symbolism in political communication

How can the information on this poster best be categorized?

• Advertisement

• Entertainment

• Factual

• Propaganda

Which source would give the most accurate information about the views held by an incumbent running for Congress?

• special interest group ratings of that Congress member

• a television commercial sponsored by a political party

• the voting record of the candidate while in Congress

• flyers sent through the mail by the candidate

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.

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

• Democratic

• Green

• Republican

• Socialist