Civics Unit 7 Study Guide

Interest groups and political action committees are both types of organizations that

• write and pass laws at the state and local levels.

• are not part of the government, but can influence the government.

• hold debates and town hall meetings to inform voters on major election-season issues.

• raise unlimited money for political campaigns and candidates.

What is the first step in selecting US citizens to serve as members of a jury?

• Possible jury members receive a court summons. 

• All possible jury members must report to the court.

• Judges and lawyers choose the members of the jury.

• The names of possible jurors are chosen at random.

One way that campaign workers communicate information during a campaign is by

• making speeches. 

• canvassing a neighborhood.

• donating money.

• volunteering at the polls.

What is the main reason politicians spend millions of dollars on advertising during elections?

• to reinforce their messages

• to dissuade people from voting for their opponents

• to influence undecided voters

• to generate donations

How has the Internet most changed the way voters interact with campaigns?

• It has enabled voters to participate more actively.

• It has encouraged voters to consider issues more.

• It has generated greater criticism of campaigns.

• It has increased voting rates and support for candidates.

Which best describes why candidates and politicians use the Internet?

• They want to maintain control of their messages.

• They need to eliminate the waste associated with traditional media.

• They need to use modern technology so that they do not appear out of touch.

• They must use the same media that citizens use.

Which amendment to the Constitution gives people the right to petition the government for a redress of grievances?

• First Amendment

• Second Amendment

• Fifth Amendment

• Fourteenth Amendment

Which best describes what public interest groups generally promote?

• state-sponsored religion

• financial support for political candidates

• development of international economic relationships

• causes and values important to a community

Political action committees (PACs) are formed by

• lobbyists.

• interest groups.

• political campaigns.

• super PACs.

Which best describes the work done by lobbyists?

• They raise money for clients’ preferred candidates and political interests.

• They run political campaigns to get policy measures passed.

• They advise clients on which laws are favorable.

• They apply pressure on lawmakers to pass laws that are favorable to clients.