SS.7.C.2.13

Below are views for and against publicly funded elections.

Which conclusion can be drawn from these views?

• A. Running an election campaign takes many taxpayers.

• B. Campaigning for elected office requires many opinions.

• C. Campaigning for elected office takes a large amount of time.

• D. Running an election campaign requires a large sum of money.

Which option represents a way that multiple perspectives are reflected in political participation?

• public meetings

• press conference

• legislative sessions

• State of the Union address

The headline below describes an event in U.S. history. Which public policy view is reflected in the headline?

• racial discrimination

• racial prejudice

• racial tolerance

• racial equality

Which option reflects a long term policy goal?

• collecting canned food to give to the poor

• collecting signatures to run for public office

• collecting soap and shampoo to send overseas

• collecting signatures to put an amendment on the ballot

Which public policy perspective reflects the views of the citizen wearing the button?

• youth literacy

• youth suffrage

• youth education

• youth employment

Below are views related to education.

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1. Civics should be taught in public schools.

2. Good citizenship is learned in communities.

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Which conclusion can be drawn from these views?

• Political conflict is a threat to strong societies.

• Civic participation should be learned at home.

• Political conflict should be reduced through legislation.

• Civic involvement is important to building strong societies.

Fred is a homeowner interested in conserving the desert surrounding his home. Michaela is a nurse at the local children's hospital with three children of her own. Carlos is the owner of a medical supply company active in the local running club. Gina is a community college student who will soon be transferring to the local university to complete her degree.

Which person would be most likely to vote “yes” to raise local taxes to pay for construction of a new hospital?

• A. Fred, because he wants the vacant lot near him to be used for construction

• B. Michaela, because public funding would be split between two hospitals

• C. Carlos, because he will profit from supplying the new business

• D. Gina, because she will need to find work when she graduates

the views of the general public

• public opinion

• public policy

• perspective

• comminion

In the 1950s and 1960s, one of the most important public issues facing Americans was the policy of racial segregation followed by Southern states. What perspective did civil rights groups take on the issue of racial segregation in the South during this time period?

• they felt it would be better to be patient and accept gradual change in the South

• they believed Southern supporters of segregation should be threatened with violence

• they believed it was time for radical policy alternatives like moving all African Americans north

• they felt it had become necessary to oppose segregation with marches, sit-ins, demonstrations, boycotts, and civil disobedience

Which options represents a way that multiple perspectives are reflected in political participation?

• public meetings

• press conference

• legislative sessions

• State of the Union address