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

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

• Elected Officials

• Interest Groups

• Rich Donors

• The Media

What is the main purpose of Political Action Committees (PACs)?

• Using money to give influence candidates running for office

• convincing politicians to support their interest group's positions with their decisions

• providing politicians with unbiased information to increase the common good

• endorsing candidates that support their personal views and agree with their platform

Based on the government system in the United States, which individual activity is used to directly influence legislative decisions?

• watching political debates on television

• discussing political issues at work

• collecting opinions for a yearbook

• gathering signatures for a petition

Who are considered the "Persuaders" or "Convincers" in Government?

• Mr. L

• Media

• Lobbyists

• Political Action Committee

What are ways individuals can influence and monitor the government? (hint: there are FOUR correct answers!)

• run for political office

• attend civic meetings

• vote

• petition the government

• lobby senators and representatives

Using a picture or word as a representation of something else is an example of:

• bias

• convey

• symbolism

• lobbying

a preference, opinion or attitude that favors one way of thinking or feeling over another

• name calling

• bias

• special interest group

• editorial

Which type of communication is shown in this poster?

• accurate

• biased

• informational

• propaganda

Which of the following is an obligation of citizenship?

• being informed about issues

• volunteering for public service

• voting in elections

• paying taxes