District 2 Review

Why is fundraising so important to candidates who are seeking election?

• To gain popularity and increase their chances of winning.
• To show their commitment to the voters.
• To cover personal expenses during the campaign.
• To finance their ad campaigns and reach a wider audience.

Which federal policy would violate a power reserved to the states?

• Approving a treaty with China

• Establishing lesson topics for education across all states

• Creating a new military branch

• Creating a new type of digital dollar

What is the purpose of a Political Action Committee or PAC?

• To organize political rallies and protests.
• To provide legal representation for political candidates.
• To conduct research and analysis on political issues.
• To raise and spend money to support political candidates

What role do lobbyists play in the lawmaking process?

• Reviewing laws to make sure they are fair

• Creating a special lawmaking group for emergencies

• Bringing interest groups' ideas to lawmakers

• Writing and passing laws

Why is digital social media so important for political campaigns today?

• To reach a larger audience and engage with voters directly

• To invade privacy and manipulate election results.

• To distract from important issues and create division among voters.

• To spread false information and gain unfair advantage.

Protesters use social media and organize a massive march on City Hall to protest unfair policing policies. Which of the following is a likely outcome of this protest?

• Increased police presence and stricter policies.

• The protest will be ignored and have no impact on policymakers.
• Lawmakers will look at new ways to hold law enforcement accountable.

• The protest will turn violent and result in property damage.

A university is fined by the government because it found that it was giving more money to support men's sports teams than women's teams. What is the likely reason behind this fine?

• Gender discrimination

• Sports ticket sales

• University budget issues

• Lack of funding from taxes

Which of the following best describes why most criminal defendant accept plea bargains?

• To protect their reputation and avoid negative publicity
• To save time and money on a trial
• To avoid the stress and uncertainty of a trial
• To receive a lighter sentence

Why do some people think the offer of plea bargains hurt our justice system?

• Plea bargains are unconstitutional
• Innocent people may plead guilty

• Plea bargains lead to overcrowded prisons
• Plea bargains are not effective in reducing crime

Why are open primaries considered to be more fair than closed primaries?

• Open primaries allow all registered voters to participate regardless of party affiliation.
• Open primaries limit the number of voters who can participate.
• Open primaries require voters to declare their party affiliation.
• Open primaries only allow registered voters to participate.