PMA 3: Units 7 and 8

What are the names of the two major political parties in the United States today?

• Green and Libertarian

• Socialist and Communist

• Democrats and Repubilcans

• Libertarians and Constitutionalists

The conversation below is part of a political discussion.

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Lou: I am going to vote for the candidate who will support cutting government spending.

Bob: Yes, we spend too much on some programs.

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Which party’s candidates are these voters most likely to support?

• Democratic

• Green

• Republican

• Socialist

Republicans Believe in lower taxes

• True

• False

Democrats Believe in more money for government involvement

• True

• False

Communication aimed at convincing others of a particular idea or position.

• name calling

• slogan

• propaganda

• bias

Propaganda is used to:

• inform

• entertain

• persuade

• worry

A candidate for Governor of Florida is seen at a local pizza shop shaking hands and talking with people. Which form of propaganda is this?

• bandwagon

• plain folks

• glittering generalities

• name calling

What type of propaganda is this?

• plain folks

• testimonial

• bandwagon

• glittering generalities

Which of these describes the main purpose of an interest group?

• To influence government officials on a specific issue

• To form legislative committees that study public policy

• To regulate the economy by setting federal lending rates

• To select cases for hearing in appeals courts

Which of these explains a difference between political parties and interest groups?

• Political parties evaluate government policy, while interest groups set government policy.

• Political parties influence laws, while interest groups ratify laws.

• Political parties address many issues, while interest groups usually focus on one issue.

• Political parties support candidates, while interest groups nominate candidates.