CIVICS360 Category 3 & 4

Which spending increase would the Democratic Party likely support?

• homeland security

• space exploration

• education

• military

Which action is an example of a foreign-policy decision?

• Congress increased providing support to newly arrived immigrants

• The president requested a law to regulate pollution near international borders

• Congress raised educational standards to make students competitive in a global market

• The president signed an executive order restoring relations with a communist government.

What is a responsibility of the U.S. Senate in foreign policy?

• Nominating ambassadors

• introducing tax bills

• negotiating treaties

• ratifying treaties

Read the views about minimum wage.

Which of the following groups would most likely influence public perspectives on this debate?

• A group of labor union members

• A group of environmentalists

• A group of teachers

• A group of women voters

The statement is from a document produced by an international organization.

"However, the United Nations is bound by an agreement....to prevent its Headquarters from being used as a refuge for persons attempting to avoid arrest....."

Based on the statement, which group is the most likely to try to avoid arrest at the United Nations Headquarters?

• Residents of Geneva, Switzerland

• Residents of New York, New York

• Residents of Paris, France

• Residents of Toronto, Canada

Read the statements that are taken from a government document.

According to the statements, what impact have lobbyists had on government?

• Lobbyists impact how the media endorse elected officials

• Lobbyists impact how individuals use the media

• Lobbyists impact congressional lawmaking

• Lobbyists impact judicial decision making

The poster below is from a recent election.

Based on the poster, what conclusion can be drawn about the candidate?

• Doug is running for judge

• Doug is running for mayor

• Doug is running for president

• Doug is running for city council

Read the statement made by Secretary of Defense Donal Rumsfeld.

"The news media seem to want to carry the negative."

What type of political communication is being referenced in the statement?

• bias

• persuasion

• propaganda

• symbolism

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

The statement below was made by President Barack Obama on August 18, 2011.

What is the relationship between President Obama's statement and U.S. involvement in Syrian political affairs?

• development of diplomatic alliances

• support for the rule of law

• economic development

• conflict resolution