Unit 1 Test

What is bias?

• A preference, opinion, or attitude that favors one way of thinking or feeling over another.

• The state or fact of having a duty to deal with something or of having control over someone.

• An act or course of action to which a person is morally or legally bound; a duty or commitment.

• Not based on or behaving according to the principles of equality and justice.

Which of the following are responsibilities of citizens (select all that apply)?

• Voting

• Registering for the Selective Service

• Attending Civic Meetings

• Paying taxes

Which of the following are obligations of a citizen (select all that apply)?

• Jury duty

• Obeying laws

• Petitioning government

• Running for office

What are the three levels of government?

• Local, State, and Country

• Judicial, Legislative, and Presidency

• Local, State, and Federal

• Judicial, Legislative, and Executive

What is a Concurrent Power?

• Powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution

• Powers reserved to the State and the People

• Powers outlined in the U.S. Constitution (example: Powers of Congress in Article I, Section 8)

• Powers shared by the State and Federal Government

What does the propaganda technique "glittering generalities" mean?

• Uses words like "new," "improved," and "best."

• Smears or damages an opponent.

• A convincing method to show they are just common people.

• When an advertisement or political campaign uses short phrases or few words to appeal to particular emotions.

What is does the propaganda technique "testimonial" mean?

• Quotations or endorsements which connect a famous or respectable person with a product or item.

• Tries to make you view something in the same way you view something else.

• Tries to get the target audience to jump on board, so as to not "miss out" on what everyone else is doing.

• Uses words like "new," "improved," and "best."

What does the propaganda technique "Name-Calling" mean?

• Makes you view something in the same way as you view something else.

• Uses words like "new," "improved," and "best."

• Propaganda that smears or damages an opponent.

• Propaganda used to make someone seem like a "common" person.

What is the best description of an inactive citizen?

• An inactive citizen does not do their homework.

• An inactive citizen is not involved in their community and does not vote.

• An inactive citizen individually acts responsibly in their community.

• An inactive citizen organizes community efforts.

What is the best description of a problem solving citizen?

• They research problems in the community and develop strategies for change. They try to change public policy and create systematic change.

• They contribute to the group effort, but only individually.

• They are not involved in their community.

• They organize community efforts and lead them as well.