Unit 9 Civic Participation

Which of the following is most likely to be the result of political socialization?

• Martha becomes a Democrat like her father

• Terry loses all interest in national elections

• Alex decides to buy sneakers like those of his friend Rafael

• Sal goes to religious services every week with her parents

Which amendment outlawed Poll taxes?

• 21st

• 24th

• 19th

• 15th

What is the main factor in determining your political beliefs?

• Family

• State of the economy

• Media

• Opinion Polls

Which conclusion is BEST supported by the information in this table?

• People aged 25-34 are more likely to register to vote

• People aged 35-44 receive the most attention from candidates

• People in younger age groups are most involved in politics

• People become more involved in electoral politics as they age

What parties rarely win major elections and have never won a presidential election?

• Democrat

• Republican

• Political

• Minor/Third

What is a means of communication, such as books, newspapers, recordings, radio, movies, television, mobile phones and the Internet?

• Smoke signals

• Cup & string

• Negative campaign ads

• Mass media

A newspaper’s investigative series exposing corruption in a public agency would be an example of how the mass media might

• Measure government opinion

• Engage in familial socialization

• Help determine the public agenda

• Cover electoral politics

Which of the following is NOT a description of the Democratic party?

• Liberal

• Pro-healthcare

• Conservative

• Left

Which best defines the purpose of Political Action Committees (PACs)?

• To influence legislators through lobbying

• To raise and donate money to political campaigns

• To run election campaigns

• Develop campaign advertisement

What do we show loyalty to when we say the Pledge of Allegiance?

• Family

• the United States

• Our classroom

• Mass Media