1st 9 Week Test Review

Sam was born in Canada, has lived in the U.S. for 4 years, and is 19 years old. Which option makes Sam a U.S. citizen?

• Law of Soil

• Law of Blood

• Naturalization

• Permanent Resident

Which is a requirement for a person to become a naturalized U.S. citizen?

• passing a U.S. Citizenship exam

• working in the U.S. for at least five years

• being born to American parents

• serving in the U.S. military

How a political party feels on certain issues is stated in their...

• radio addresses

• mailings

• pamphlets

• platforms

Which political party has a donkey as their logo?

• Democratic Party

• Republican Party

• Green Party

• Libertarian Party

The elephant is the symbol associated with which political party?

• Democratic Party

• Republican Party

• Green Party

One Republican Party core belief is _____________________.

• more taxes

• increase taxes

• less taxes

• no taxes

One Democratic Party core belief is _____________________.

• destroy the environment

• Raise Taxes

• Cut taxes

• Not funding social programs

In the modern political system, which issue represents a basic disagreement between Republicans and Democrats?

• the responsibilities of government (How involved they should get)

• the frequency of national elections

• he legality of the U.S. Constitution

• the support for the U.S. military soldier

What long term policy goal of the interest group?

• electing candidates

• regulating elections

• improving citizens' lives

• influencing political appointments

Who do lobbyists represent? (Who typically hires them?)

• Elected Officials

• Interest Groups

• Rich Donors

• The Media