Unit 5 Quiz

Which is NOT a way someone can become a U.S. citizen?

• Be born in the U.S.

• Have parents who are American

• By disenfranchisement

• By naturalization

Citizens are encouraged but not required to...

• Pay taxes

• Register for the draft

• Obey the law

• Vote in elections

Which are examples of civic engagement?

• Voting

• Running for local office

• Volunteering in your community

• Refusing to obey laws you disagree with

The Republican Party is most closely associated with which ideology?

• Radical

• Liberal

• Conservative

• Reactionary

The Democratic Party is most closely associated with which ideology?

• Radical

• Liberal

• Conservative

• Reactionary

A political ideology is your...

Which is a factor which influences the development of your political ideology?

• Life events

• Education

• Family

• All of the above

Which of the following seek to influence government indirectly?

• Special interest groups

• Political parties

• Litigators

• Voters

Which of the following seek to influence government by running in elections?

• Special interest groups

• Political parties

• Litigators

• Voters

Litigation is when a group...

• Brings a lawsuit against something they disagree with

• Donates money to politicians and parties they agree with

• Publishes information which lawmakers use to write bills

• Meets with politicians to try and convince them to vote a certain way